Greystone
Hotels is a proud supporter of the Taji 100. The Taji 100 is a
charitable run that raises funds and awareness for the Wounded Warriors
Project. The Wounded Warriors Project serves
veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness,
or wound, co-incident to their military service and their mission is to
honor and empower these wounded soldiers. The Taji 100 was created in started
in 2010 and was named after the city in Iraq where the event originated with
the goal of keeping our troops active and improving their
morale. When their deployment was completed, soldiers that had
participated in the Taji 100 brought the event Stateside in 2011, 2012, and now
2013. To keep the tradition alive participants must complete 100 miles by
either running or walking through the month of February (1-28). To
participate you must register and donate $20 to the Wounded Warriors Project,
100% of the proceeds go to cause.
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We
are also proud to mention that this event is especially near and dear to our
very own Bertrand Newson, General Manager of the King George Hotel. A close
friend of his participated in the first event while deployed in Iraq. He
has helped keep the tradition strong by participating in the Taji 100 for the
past three years. Not only has Bertrand completed the Taji 100 but he is
also set records by completing the most miles (300.59), gaining the title of
“Alfa Male” and was the 2nd fastest person to reach 100 miles during
the 2012 Taji 100, completing this feat by February 7th at a time of
21:04.
Start
the year off right by doing something good for not only yourself but for a
great cause.
For
more information:
Race
Rules:
To
make a donation:
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