The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Bendix to sponsor Avon’s Eagle Run
Agreement is for 3 years
Supporting differencemakers in the classroom and the community, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems in Avon will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the 2023 Eagle Run, a fundraising event for the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund and other local charities, according to a news release.
Bendix also committed to serve as the presenting sponsor of the race in 2024 and 2025, the release said.
The Eagle Run, scheduled for May 27 at Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Road, is marking its 21st year.
“At Bendix, we have a long-standing passion for encouraging the journey of health and wellness for our employees and their family members, alongside deep community support for the places we call home,” said Maria Gutierrez, Bendix senior director, environmental, social and governance, in the release.
“Proudly supporting this popular and impactful event enables us to do both in a very meaningful way that puts our values into action.”
Eagle Run offers a 5-mile run, a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile kids’ fun run.
The race has raised more than $500,000 over the past 20 years for the Avon Schools Educational Endowment Fund, which receives half of the race’s proceeds each year and provides grants that enable teachers to develop creative opportunities for students when public funding is not available, according to the release.
This year’s race also will support the French Creek Family YMCA, Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services and other local charities, the release said.
“Over the past 20 years, the Eagle Run has become an important annual tradition for the Avon community as we kick off the Memorial Day holiday weekend,” said Ben Hodge, Avon Local Schools superintendent, in the release.
“The event averages nearly 1,000 participants/ runners each year, and approximately half of those are our own Avon schoolchildren.”