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🎁 As we wrap-up and put a bow on the 36th year of HumanKind’s Lynchburg Turkey Trot, I am so glad that participants get to experience a festive event that seems effortless and seamless! 🦃 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️ However, what attendees and participants don’t see are the behind-the-scenes people, and months worth of work that it takes to host a citywide event for over 4,000 people! Here are the take-aways: 🕑 Preparation is key! Hours are spent meeting and coordinating with sponsors, vendors, partners, and volunteers. Walk-throughs are essential. 📋 Plan for hiccups! Anticipate them and have mitigation plans in place. Always work ahead of schedule so you have time to address them when they arise. 🤜🤛 Your team is EVERYTHING! Events big and small are the result of a team. Have the right people in the right seats on the bus, and make sure everyone knows where that bus is going. Thank you to ALL of the people who were on this ride with us, for your behind-the-scenes efforts and long hours that made this event a success! (Below are a few of those behind-the-scenes moments, or pics you won’t see in promotional places!)

🎉 NEW: "At Scott Insurance, we are committed to enriching our community and helping with food poverty,”– Keith Mann, Scott Insurance , Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Financial Officer and Presenting Sponsors of the 2024 Turkey Trot Thanks to your participation, we are thrilled to announce that we were able to feed 100% of the families on our list! Your support not only made this year's Turkey Trot possible but also helps us continue serving Virginia residents throughout the year. Read more and check out fun photos from the day! 🙌

Beyond Expectations: A Testament to Community Support During the challenging times of the COVID pandemic, Natasha welcomed her daughter Emma, who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Recognizing the need for support, Natasha turned to HumanKind's Early Head Start (EHS) and discovered a network of dedicated advocates and vital resources. Despite initial restrictions on in-person care, EHS ensured that Natasha and Emma received essential services through virtual support. This included healthcare, parent training, and community connections that empowered Natasha to take on a leadership role as co-chairperson of the EHS Parent Policy Council. “Having this level of stability to support my daughter and my family is what makes life possible right now,” Natasha expressed. Since starting full-time at the EHS center, Emma has made remarkable progress—learning to eat independently and taking her first steps ahead of schedule. Your support has been instrumental in transforming Natasha and Emma’s lives. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey! #CommunityImpact #SupportSystems #Empowerment #HumanKindEHS

We need your helping hands and generous heart to tackle a few important projects this season. Your support makes a real difference, and we’d love to have you join us. Take a look at the opportunities below and let me know if you’re available—we’ll coordinate a time that works for both you and the project supervisor! Throughout December: Do you have great penmanship? We need assistance writing thank-you cards for our generous donors. It’s a wonderful way to share gratitude and connect with the heart of our mission.   December or Early January: We need help preparing documents for shredding in January by removing paper clips, staples, etc. Please note that these documents contain confidential information, so attention to detail is key.

A heartfelt thank you to the University of Lynchburg Women’s and Men’s Swim Teams for creating over 100 holiday cards for our programs! These thoughtful and festive cards will be shared with the families and individuals served by Healthy Families, Adult Services, and Early Head Start, bringing holiday cheer and warmth to our clients!🎄 Your kindness and creativity are truly appreciated, and your support helps make the season brighter for so many in our community. Thank you for spreading joy this holiday season! #humankind #universityoflynchburg

🎉 Happy #FunderFriday! We are so happy to announce that the Walter J. Payne Foundation has awarded a grant to support our Economic Resource Center's (ERC) Ways to Work program! This funding will help provide reliable transportation and financial education to residents, creating opportunities for individuals and families to achieve greater #FinancialStability. THANK YOU to the Walter J. Payne Foundation for partnering with us! Check out this video to learn more about our Ways to Work Program: https://lnkd.in/eSttyrbF To learn more about our Economic Resource Center (ERC) visit: https://lnkd.in/dZdtrf3Z

🎉 It's A VERY SPECIAL #FunderFriday! 🎉 We're so happy to share that the Richmond Christmas Mother Fund has generously awarded a grant to support our Economic Resource Center (ERC) in Richmond! This funding will make a DIRECT IMPACT by providing grocery store gift cards, emergency assistance, and essential household goods for families in need. Thank YOU for helping us to bring comfort and relief to our neighbors this season. 🎁The Richmond Christmas Mother Fund began in 1935 with the mission to help bring Christmas to underprivileged families in the City of Richmond. Check out https://lnkd.in/eSjVWJvY for more. To learn more about our Economic Resource Center and its programs visit: https://lnkd.in/dZdtrf3Z #richmondchristmasmotherfund #HumanKind #HumanKindERC #FunderFridays

🙌Thank You to All Participants of the 2024 Lynchburg Turkey Trot!🙌 We have so much gratitude to everyone who took part in this year's event. Your incredible support helped us achieve record-breaking success! Together, we are making a meaningful impact in our community by supporting families in need during this holiday season and throughout the year. It’s inspiring to see how our collective efforts can bring about positive change! We look forward to seeing you all at next year's trot! 🦃 #LynchburgTurkeyTrot #Gratitude #MakingADifference #HumanKind

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This year's Turkey Trot was a tremendous success🦃, all thanks to the unwavering dedication of our amazing volunteers. Despite the cold and rainy Thanksgiving morning, 113 volunteers contributed an incredible 369 hours of their time—how amazing is that?🤩 Your collective efforts demonstrate the true power of community and the spirit of teamwork that make the Turkey Trot such a meaningful and unforgettable event. Your hard work brought this event to life, creating a joyful experience for everyone involved. Thank you for being an essential part of our success!🥳 #lyhturkeytrot2024 #lyhturkeytrot #turkeytrot #lynchburgturkeytrot