Red Cross Rescue Racers Attract Chapter Funds

The Coastal South Carolina Chapter (Myrtle Beach) partnered with marathon officials to create the official training team for the Myrtle Beach Marathon. Coaches from Grand Strand Running Club helped CEO Angela Nicholas and Board Member Susan Mungo create the Red Cross Rescue Racers. The 14-week program offered professional talks on nutrition, foot care and other topics and 16 team members met on Sundays for a walk/run, depending on training goals. Each member raised a minimum $500 for local chapter services. With a $5,000 sponsor, the team raised $15,000. Chapter volunteers helped on race day to earn $1 per registration, for another $7,800.