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SouthGroup 5K RunSouthGroup Insurance Services has once again teamed with Friends of Children's Hospital to present the "Make a Difference" 5K Race on February 20, 2010. The race is SouthGroup's effort to raise much needed funds for the Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital at The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson. The run/walk will begin at 8:30 AM at the Woodlands Office Park at County Line Road and Woodlands Parkway in Ridgeland. The event will also include a one-mile fun run as well as activities for children. Pre-registration is available at www.southgroup.net.  "Last year, being our first event, we really didn't know what to expect. We had hoped for a couple hundred participants and thought 300 would be great. But, with over 750 participants, the event exceeded all of our expectations. We were also able to present a check for $20,000 to Friends of Children's Hospital. We are looking for a bigger turn-out this year" said Cyndi Tullos, race coordinator.
SouthGroup, headquartered in Ridgeland, is Mississippi's largest privately owned insurance agency with 18 locations throughout the state. Over 65 SouthGroup associates from around the state serve as volunteers for the event. For more information, contact Cyndi Tullos at 601-914-3220 or ctullos@southgroup.net.  Shown from left are: Suzan Thames, chairman of the board of directors; Pat Decker, board member; Dr. Bob Abney, president of the board; Jackie Petrus, president-elect; Donna Windsor, Treasurer; Ellen Skrmetti, 5K Run Chairman; David Wall; Angie Barr; Cyndi Tullos; Jimmy Newquist; Ronnie Tubertini, President; Ned Mitchell, Vice-President. |