Resolve to Get Fit and Give Back: USO Helps Americans Start the New Year Off Right
Arlington, VA (PRWEB) December 31, 2013 -- When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, getting in shape and helping others are often at the top of most people’s list. In 2014, the USO is making it easier for Americans to accomplish their goals by providing one way to check off both resolutions at the same time. Anyone, anywhere can simply go to TeamUSO.org and register to compete in any of a number of fun and challenging athletic events. By registering through TEAM USO all funds raised by participants will go to support USO programs and services for our nations deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors and families of the fallen. To give participants an extra push, for the first time, the USO will have a virtual coach available to assist with training.
“TEAM USO was created to give Americans fun and creative ways to help the USO make a difference,” said Tracy Tucker, USO Director of Fundraising and Development. “It gives participants a chance to not only challenge themselves, but also dedicate their hard work to the men and women who sacrifice so much for our country, every day of the year. By teaming up for even one event in 2014, you could help provide services such as more phone calls home for our deployed troops or critical support for our wounded warriors returning home.”
From more than a dozen Rugged Maniac obstacle races to several marathons, including the Air Force Marathon, Marine Corps Marathon and ING New York City Marathon, people have a lot to choose from when they visit TeamUSO.org. To meet demand, the USO has increased the number of TEAM USO athletic events being offered in 2014 as well as the number of slots up for grabs. If someone is already planning to compete in an event that is not listed at TeamUSO.org, they can still use the site to raise money for troops and military families. Once registered, competitors will receive their own TEAM USO webpage that they can customize and use to keep track of fundraising.
The 2014 list of TEAM USO athletic events includes:
RUGGED MANIAC
March 8, 2014
MT. Pleasant, SC
RUGGED MANIAC
April 19, 2014
Asheboro, NC
RUGGED MANIAC
May 3, 2014
Petersburg, VA
RUGGED MANIAC
May 24, 2014
Pleasanton, CA
RUGGED MANIAC
May 31, 2014
Portland, OR
ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ TRIATHALON
June 1, 2014
San Francisco, CA
RUGGED MANIAC
June 14, 2014
Dade City, FL
RUGGED MANIAC
June 28, 2014
Brooklyn, NY
RUGGED MANIAC
July 12&13, 2014
Englishtown, NJ
RUGGED MANIAC
July 26, 2014
Lakewood, CO
RUGGED MANIAC
August 2, 2014
Wilmot, WI
RUGGED MANIAC
August 16, 2014
Conyers, GA
RUGGED MANIAC
September 6, 2014
Taylors Falls, MN
RUGGED MANIAC
September 13, 2014
Paoli, IN
AIR FORCE MARATHON
September 20, 2014
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
RUGGED MANIAC
September 27&28, 2014
Southwick, MA
RUGGED MANIAC
October 11, 2014
Ennis, TX
RUGGED MANIAC
October 25, 2014
Weston, MO
MARINE CORPS MARATHON
October 26, 2014
Arlington, VA
RUGGED MANIAC
November 1, 2014
Clarksburg, MD
For more information on TEAM USO, 2014 athletic events and registration and fundraising information, visit TeamUSO.org.
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About the USO
The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases in the U.S. and abroad, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors and families of the fallen. The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. Our programs and services are made possible by the American people, support of our corporate partners and the dedication of our volunteers and staff.
In addition to individual donors and corporate sponsors, the USO is supported by President’s Circle Partners: American Airlines, AT&T, Clear Channel, The Coca-Cola Company, Grand Canyon University, jcpenney, Jeep, Kangaroo Express, Kroger, Lowe’s, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Procter & Gamble and TriWest Healthcare Alliance and Worldwide Strategic Partners: BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Microsoft Corporation and TKS Telepost Kabel-Service Kaiserslautern GmbH & Co. KG. We are also supported through the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC-11381). To join us in this patriotic mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit uso.org.
Kenya Friend-Daniel, United Service Organizations, +1 703-908-6491, [email protected]
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