Vision Event Management has opened registration for the 9 th Annual Drumstick Dash 5K presented by Pick n’ Save, which returns this year as a virtual event. For those seeking a shorter distance, the Drumstick Dash 2.5K is also available. This year’s goal is to raise $10,000 for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, or $100,000 worth of groceries. For every $1 donated, three meals are provided to neighbors in need. A record number of 57,715 meals was provided to the community because of funds raised by the 2019 Drumstick Dash.
Historically, the Milwaukee Family Tradition Drumstick Dash 5K has taken place at Miller Park on Thanksgiving morning. With the transformation to a virtual event this year, families and friends across the country can register and complete the virtual distance anytime between November 21-29, 2020. Participants will be given the opportunity to complete the actual Drumstick Dash course virtually via the RaceJoy mobile tracking app or they may complete any 5K or 2.5K distance of their choice prior to submitting results.
“We are grateful for the continued support of Pick ‘n Save as we turned this year’s Drumstick Dash 5K and Half A Drumstick 2.5K into virtual events,” said Jeff Graves, president of Vision Event Management, the event production and promotion company. “Now more than ever, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin needs the extra donations to keep nutritious meals on families’ tables. And with this year’s move to virtual, friends and families across the country with ties to Milwaukee and Eastern Wisconsin can all come together to run or walk together via technology at a time and in a place convenient for them.”
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the leading hunger relief organization in the state with food banks, meals programs and shelters located throughout 36 counties in Eastern Wisconsin. Together with their members, they provide the equivalent of more than 20 million meals a year to nearly 400,000 people, including 124,000 children and 41,000 seniors.
“Participating in these events as they move to the virtual setting is critical. The hunger we are seeing in our communities has increased greatly and so our fundraising needs to follow,” said Patti Habeck, President and CEO of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. “With 40% of the people who are visiting pantries doing so for the first time due to the pandemic, fundraisers like the Drumstick Dash really help feed our neighbors in need.”
Registrants can sign up at DrumstickDashMilwaukee.com for the Virtual Drumstick Dash 5K or the Half A Drumstick 2.5K. Adults and children 10 and under pricing is $35 and $20, respectively, through October 22. Prices increase October 23. All adult participants receive a green, pocketed zip-up hoodie while kids 10 and under will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt. Additionally, all participants will receive a personalized race bib and finisher certificate and chance to win random prizes via social media.
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About Vision Event Management
Vision Event Management is regarded as one of the best race management companies in the United States, producing some of the most recognizable and successful events in the country. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, VEM productions in Wisconsin, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana include the Madison Mini Half Marathon/5K/Kids’ Run, Drumstick Dash 5K and Half a Drumstick 2.5K at Miller Park, Brewers Mini-Marathon/10K/5K, Lucky Leprechaun 7K benefiting the MACC Fund, Lincoln Park Run for the Zoo, RUN(317) Series, Cleveland Marathon, Brunch Run 5K, 465 Virtual Challenge, Key Largo to Key West Virtual Challenge, America Runs the 4th 5K and Wine Country Challenge. More than $1 million dollars has been donated to various partner charities through Vision Event Management events.
About Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin ’s mission is clear: Solve Hunger. Their vision: A hunger-free Wisconsin. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the largest hunger-relief organization in the state with locations in Milwaukee and Appleton. Founded in 1982 by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is a local and independent member of the Feeding America network. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin collaborates with 600+ hunger-relief programs, including food pantries, meal programs and shelters to provide more than 20 million meals annually to nearly 400,000 people across 36 counties in eastern Wisconsin. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin also supports programs that improve food security for people facing hunger and works collaboratively with community partners to solve hunger. To learn more about hunger in Wisconsin, visit www.FeedingAmericaWI.org.