John Rebchook is a former Rocky Mountain News reporter with more than 30 years of experience in writing and communications... Denver-based RE/MAX International has set a goal of raising $100 million for a charity that benefits children’s hospitals around the world.
To that end, more than 40 RE/MAX International employees on Wednesday will participate in the annual Children’s Miracle Network Torch Run. The 5K run starts at 9 a.m. at the Marriott Tech Center parking lot and weaves through the Denver Technological Center, where RE/MAX International has its headquarters. The entry fee is $15. Register at www.torch-relay.org.
RE/MAX has partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network since 1992, and last year, RE/MAX real estate agents raised more than $8 million for the charity, despite the current real estate market.
“Our agents make Children’s Miracle Network a priority, no matter the state of the economy,” says Mike Reagan, RE/MAX Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing. “There are millions of kids with health challenges who benefit from the Network, and we’re dedicated to helping them.”
RE/MAX International is the official real estate sponsor of Children’s Miracle Network, and offers many options for real estate agents to become involved with the charity.
Through The Miracle Home® program, exclusive to RE/MAX, Sales Associates are able to donate a portion of every transaction to Children’s Miracle Network. Each year, these donations made by RE/MAX Associates across North America directly help children in need by supporting hospitals in the Children’s Miracle Network.
Ten-year-old Tess Clark, who’s spent most of her life in and out of Denver’s Children’s Hospital, will be the guest of honor at the Denver Torch Run event on Wednesday.
Tess has had 39 surgeries in her short life, but through the assistance of Children’s Miracle Network, she’s survived and thrived. She may be the only ten year old who can boast that she’s met both President Obama and Miss America.
As with all Children’s Miracle Network events, the money raised in each of the nearly 40 torch runs in the United States this year will stay in the local communities to assist children and families in need.
Children's Miracle Network is such a fine charity and we are proud to be sponsors of it.