KidsPeace Release:
BALTIMORE, September, 2014 – For the second year, OneMain Financial was named as the presenting sponsor of the fifth annual KidsPeace Trick-or-Trot 5K. The race is held in partnership with the Baltimore Orioles.
“With roots that tie our company to the Baltimore community since 1912, our commitment to this city is strong,” said Mary McDowell, president and CEO of OneMain Financial. “We are proud to be partnering with KidsPeace and the Orioles again this year to make a difference in the lives of local foster youth.”
The race begins at 8 a.m. Nov. 1 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Runners will finish the race on the ball field. All proceeds benefit KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs of Maryland and Washington, D.C. To register, visit www.kidspeace5k.org.
“OneMain Financial is making an incredible impact on KidsPeace foster youth through this generous sponsorship,” said Angela Showalter, KidsPeace board member and wife of Orioles manager Buck Showalter. “Buck and I are so proud to share our commitment to KidsPeace with others in our community, and we invite everyone to join us on race day to lend support for these young people.”
Gold sponsors for the race include CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Bridgeway Community Church, RevMax, Under Armour, WPOC, MASN and WBAL Radio. To become a sponsor, please call 410-964-9329.
