Amica Press Releases

08.24.09

Amica Insurance 5K, presented by the Town of Carefree, AZ, to benefit Girls on the Run, Oct. 31

5K will be held in conjunction with inaugural Amica Championship on Nov. 1

LINCOLN, RI - Before heading out to trick or trick on Halloween, get your running shoes on and participate in the inaugural Amica Insurance 5K, presented by the Town of Carefree, on Oct. 31 at the Carefree Resort in Arizona.

The charity 5K run will benefit Girls on the Run, a non-profit prevention program that encourages preteen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running. Two dollars from every entry into the Amica Insurance 5K, presented by the Town of Carefree, will go directly to Girls on the Run of Maricopa County, AZ.

"The support Girls on the Run will receive as the beneficiary of the Amica Insurance 5K, presented by the Town of Carefree, will enable our organization to engage and empower more girls with a greater sense of self-awareness, self-esteem and achievement," said Meagan Kukowski, board president and development committee chair, Girls on the Run of Maricopa County.

A fun run for kids kicks off at 3:30 p.m. at the Carefree Resort. The 5K follows, beginning at 3:45 p.m.

To register for the Amica Insurance 5K, presented by the Town of Carefree, visit http://amicachampionship.com/5k.html.

The Amica Insurance 5K, presented by the Town of Carefree, is held in conjunction with the inaugural Amica Championship. The sprint triathlon, an open event, will be held Nov. 1 at Lake Pleasant Park, AZ. The Amica Championship features a half-mile swim, a 17-mile bike and a 5K run. Pros will compete for a $20,000 purse. To register, visit http://amicachampionship.com/register.html.

About Amica Insurance

Amica Mutual Insurance Company, the nation's oldest mutual insurer of automobiles, was founded in 1907. The company, with corporate headquarters in Lincoln, RI, is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine, and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,200 people in 39 offices across the country.

About Eident Sports Marketing

Eident Sports is a full-service event management and sports marketing company based in Providence, RI. Eident has several properties in the region, ranging from turn-key sporting events to sponsorship sales alliances with key partners. For more information on Eident's events and offerings, please visit www.eidentsports.com.