Arizona Team participated in the 9th Annual Pat’s Run on Saturday.
Pat’s Run is organized by the Pat Tillman Foundation and is a 4.2 mile
walk/run around Tempe and Arizona State University. Arizona Team chose
the Pat Tillman Foundation and the Pat’s Run event because they believe
in the power of a positive environment and the mission that Pat’s Run
instills on the community.
As a leader in direct sales and entrepreneurship, we believe that the
human spirit and a drive for success is a natural compliment to giving
back to the community. Pat’s Run was filled with inspiration and hope.
Here at Arizona Team, we are proud to be a part of such a fantastic
event.
The Pat Tillman Foundation is an organization that provides support
and invests time and resources to military veterans and their spouse
through educational scholarships. The Pat Tillman Foundation’s mission:
building a diverse community of leaders committed to service to others,
is a true example of inspiration and hope for those going through the
hardships associated with the military. The Pat Tillman Foundation is an
honorary name for the athlete and hero–Pat Tillman.
The 9th Annual Pat’s Run was held on 4.20.13. It is 4.2 miles in
distance and will end on the 42 yard line inside of the Sun Devil’s
Stadium. This was an opportunity for over 28,000 individuals to come
together in support of one cause and one person’s decision to fight for
his country. In fact, many other cities have taken on “shadow runs” in
order to keep the awareness and support going nation-wide. Last year
alone 25 U.S. cities held shadow runs. In addition, the ASU Alumni
Association along with deployed service members hosted two Troop runs on
foreign-soil military bases and in Texas. This year the ASU Alumni
Association will be holding twenty-nine informal Shadow Runs around the
nation along with two Troop Runs will be taking place in Afghanistan.
In addition to supporting the Pat Tillman Foundation and Pat’s
legacy, Pat’s Run encourages many people over the world to create their
own legacy through the Tillman Military Scholars program. This program
motivates active and veteran servicemen and servicewomen to create a
career for themselves by covering the funds and expenses such as housing
and child care associated with obtaining a degree. To read more about
the Pat Tillman Foundation see their website:
www.pattillmanfoundation.org
This race is supported by the Arizona Cardinals, local 12 News KPNX
and many Phoenix Businesses including our very own company, Arizona
Team. This is especially important to our Scottsdale based company, as
many staff members and employees have been personally affected by the
attack on September 11, 2001. Since opening our doors in 2010, we here
at Arizona Team have made it a priority to join forces with the Pat
Tillman Foundation, raising money and participating in the Pat’s Run
annually.
Due to the recent tragic event in Boston, Mass. on Monday, April 15th
at the finish line of the popular Boston Marathon, Pat’s run had added
security, pulling in police forces from surrounding areas such as
Scottsdale, Mesa and Chandler. They asked that participants not bring
backpacks and/or bags to the race. They also made sure that if anyone
saw or heard suspicious activity that it was reported right away to an
authority. Pat’s Run officials are committed to the safety for all of
the runners and walkers.
This race might have been especially significant due to the
devastation at the Boston Marathon finish line bombing. The social media
is flooded with support and comments asking the runners and walkers to
wear red socks or yellow shoelaces in honor of those that lost their
lives or were injured on Monday. So we took it upon ourselves to wear
red socks in honor of the Boston bombing victims.
At the beginning of the race this Saturday in Tempe, there was a
moment of silence for the victims of the Boston Marathon finish line
bombing. With all of the participants, upwards to 35,000 men, women, and
children on the 4.2 mile course, this race was much denser than the
Boston Marathon. The police corresponded to the concerns about a similar
event and took every precaution necessary to ensure the patron’s safety
including bomb-sniffing dogs.
Our staff that participated from Arizona Team was confident that this
event was a successful one. We believe in the organization and were
excited to participate. They did not let the situation from Boston steer
them away from supporting the Pat Tillman Foundation. Leaders from
Arizona Team are looking forward to this race and each one year after
year.
Arizona Team
