One Man, 200 Miles, 11 Days: Takin a Hike for Easter Seals, from the Mountains to the Valley
One man is on a Quest to raise funds for Easter Seals Arizona, a provider of services to children and adults with disabilities. With the assistance of CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance, Kevin Allen will begin his journey in Flagstaff, Arizona on September 28th, 2005 and will walk over 200 miles, arriving in Phoenix on October 8th.
Phoenix (PRWEB) September 4, 2005 -- One man is on a mission, or more accurately stated, a Quest-a Quest to raise funds for Easter Seals Arizona, a provider of services to children and adults with disabilities.
With the assistance of his team of volunteers at CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance, Kevin Allen will begin his journey in Flagstaff, Arizona on September 28th, 2005 and will walk over 200 miles, arriving in Phoenix on October 8th.
When asked why he was doing a 200 mile walk, Kevins responded, I am walking to raise awareness for Easter Seals and to make a difference. I am walking for those who cant."
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, for more than 80 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address challenges and personal goals. Easter Seals Arizona is a unique organization because, unlike many other charities, every penny that is raised in Arizona remains in Arizona.
Kevins departure point will be CENTURY 21 Metro Alliances Country Club location at 1900 North Country Club Drive in Flagstaff. He plans to conclude his Quest in Phoenix 11 days later at CENTURY 21 Metro Alliances Corporate office, located at 19820 North 7th Street, directly off the Loop 101. Kevin will stop at CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance offices along the route and hopes to raise funds for Easter Seals through events at various locations.
Kevins Quest for Easter Seals focuses on three different forms of donations, including company sponsorships, personal donations, and fundraising events. Organizations that wish to contribute to Kevins Quest can choose from four different sponsorship packages, which are outlined at http://www.kevinsquest.org, and include various promotional benefits, with all proceeds going directly to Easter Seals Arizona. Individuals can also donate, either by mile or for his completion of the entire journey, and will receive an event t-shirt.
And finally, CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance is organizing a finale party at its corporate location, where Kevin and any accompanying walkers will be greeted and their success will be celebrated. This event is currently schedule for 11AM on Saturday, October 8th, 2005 and will include carnival games and treats, a barbeque lunch, a live band, and the Phoenix Fire Department, who will be presenting information booths and a fire truck! CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance is offering all activities and refreshments for discounted rates, and of course, all proceeds go directly to Easter Seals Arizona. Please join the CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance family in celebrating the success of Kevins Quest for Easter Seals: you are officially invited to the event finale! If you would like to make a contribution to the event, please call Kevin at 623-399-3900.
Kevin Allen is the Corporate Sales Manager for CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance and has been with the company for eight years. Kevin relocated to the Valley of the Sun from the Midwest in 1997. Prior to deciding to go west" and enter the world of real estate, Kevin served in the United States Air Force and established a successful career in Law Enforcement. At age 46, Kevin lives in Glendale with his wife Melissa, daughter Bryanna and canine children Maggie and Tigger.
CENTURY 21® has a history of providing assistance to Easter Seals. Corporate CENTURY 21® is the top contributor in Easter Seals history, generating over $80 million to date. Locally, CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance has been recognized as the #1 contributor to Easter Seals in the Southwest region of the CENTURY 21® System. In addition, Charles McLean, owner and broker of CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance, resides on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Easter Seals.
Established in 1980, CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance has been serving and caring for clients for 25 years and has expanded to 19 offices in Arizona. With over one billion dollars in Arizona Real Estate sold by CENTURY 21 Metro Alliance agents in 2004, the company was ranked the #8 CENTURY 21® in the nation for units closed and Arizonas #1 CENTURY 21® company in production. To find out more, please visit http://C21MetroAlliance.com or call 800-248-3921.
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