Glow Run 5K results in $80K for Downtown Rescue Mission

HUNTSVILLE – A resounding number of runners, event supporters and sponsors led the Glow Run 5K to outstanding returns for the Downtown Rescue Mission.

The staff and volunteers at the rescue mission have extended a loud “Thank you!” to all Glow Run runners and sponsors. The event raised more than $80,000 for the mission.

Mission employees were overwhelmed by the community’s generosity and the approximate 1,600 people who signed up to participate. Some of the rescue mission’s residents ran the race, which was meaningful to the residents to see the large number of people who came out to share their support.

Sponsors for the 2021 Glow Run were instrumental in the event’s success:

* Gold Sponsors — Edward Jones financial services.

* Silver Sponsors – Capstone Realty / Darrin Hasley & Associates; LINE-X bedliners and protective coverings; SUMMIT7 cloud security and compliance; Teledyne Brown Engineering; i3 Cares (foundation associated with the technology solutions company); whitespace innovations inc. for business consulting; and Foundation 1781 charitable organization.

* Hydration and Phone Booth Sponsors – Martin Federal; Torch Technologies; Seventh Sense Consulting; and North Alabama Educators Credit Union.

* Race Route Sponsors — LINE-X; Mathnasium Math Learning Center; The Orthopaedic Center or TOC; Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure; GASTOPS; Redstone Federal Credit Union; Scott Lighting Supply Co. Inc.; Leo Law Firm LLC; and Beautification Painting and Gutter Cleaning.

* Exhibitor Sponsors – Polaris; Applewhite Movers LLC; C12 GROUP; Club Pilates; and Jones Valley Designs.

* In-Kind Sponsors – ADTRAN; Fleet Feet; Way FM 88.1; WZYP FM 104.3; and Buffalo Rock.

* Food Trucks – Hippea Camper; Ice Works Shaved Ice & Lemonade; Chick-fil-A; Chillz on Wheelz; and Delicious.

The Downtown Rescue Mission, an Alabama non-profit organization, is a place of refuge and offers different programs for the community’s homeless. Men, women and children can find a warm meal and a safe place to stay on the campus.

The Christ-centered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization is committed to bringing the hope of the Gospel to the hurting, hungry and homeless in the community. “For more than four decades, the Lord has used our programs and services to rescue and transform lives for His glory,” according to the Rescue Mission website.

For more information about Downtown Rescue Mission, call 256-536-2441, email info@downtownrescuemission.org or visit downtownrescuemission.org.