Published: October 29, 2011
Long® Fence is Gold Sponsor of Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®
Hunt Valley, MD, October 29, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Long® Fence, one of the largest residential and commercial fencing contractors on the East Coast, was a gold level sponsor of the 19th annual Komen Maryland Race for the Cure® for their donation of temporary fencing to protect and separate pedestrian spectators and participants during the event on October 23, 2011 in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
Long® Fence barricades were used to guide race participants to registration booths, close off streets, safely control crowds and define areas of special interest. A record-breaking 32,000 runners and walkers participated and over $2.4 million was raised for the fight against breast cancer. Long® Fence is proud to have sponsored Maryland's largest foot race and largest non-profit fundraising event.
Temporary Fencing Barricades Provide Pedestrian Safety
Long® Fence barricades can be used for public events, grand openings, festivals, concerts, parades, organized demonstrations or any other type of outdoor assembly where a controlled environment is paramount for pedestrian safety. Long® Fence rental service includes delivery, set-up and removal of these freestanding, galvanized steel panels.
“Pedestrian barricades are a fairly new product for us and we're glad we could help out with the Komen Race,” said Mike Ritter, Jr., vice president and manager of the Long® Fence office in Odenton, Maryland. “With a crowd of over 30,000 participants and spectators, pedestrian safety and control is paramount and we are proud we could contribute to this worthy cause.”
About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, nationally, is the largest source of nonprofit funds in the world dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. The organization has played a critical role in every major advance against breast cancer in the last 25 years.
In fiscal year 2012, Komen Maryland awarded nearly $2.5 million to 29 grant programs across the state and in priority areas including Baltimore City, Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore. The majority of revenue comes from the Komen Maryland Race for the Cure®. The proceeds fund collaborative and innovative breast cancer education, screening, treatment and support projects for women and their families.
About Long® Fence
Long® Fence, a family owned business in operation since 1945, primarily serves the mid-Atlantic region from Pennsylvania to Georgia. Large scale government and commercial fencing and other installations, however, can be found in most of the United States. Long® Fence installs all types of fencing including controlled access and homeland security solutions, gates, decks, architectural pavers and irrigation systems. Notable projects include The National Mall in Washington DC, Johns Hopkins Medical Center and Baltimore's Power Plant Live!.
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