E-Z Mart marks 17 years as Grand Presenting Sponsor for local race
crowd with the company’s signature FaEllen coffee on race morning.
“Initially, we were the official Coffee for the Cure provider for the Pasta Party and VIP Breakfast only but with increased demand, we expanded our contribution to include not only survivors, but those participating in the event as well,” Hubbard said.
Whether it’s E-Z Mart’s longtime support of Race for the Cure or lending charitable support to other ventures, the goal is the same.
“We are committed to ‘Making Life EZR 4’ the communities in which we operate by being a responsible retailer, providing support and encouraging teammate
E-Z Mart officials say they are honored to have supported the Texarkana Race for the Cure since its inception in 1998 and for having served as the Grand Presenting Sponsor for 17 years. During this time, the company has contributed nearly $600,000 in sponsorship and in-kind donations.
“We have been involved with this race since day one, and remain committed to putting it out of business. After all, we are ‘racing for a cure’. When that cure is found we will all celebrate and find something else to accomplish, I’m guessing,” said Sonja Hubbard, Texarkana-based E-Z Mart convenience stores chief executive officer.
“It is E-Z Mart’s hope that we will, one day soon, never again lose friends and family to this tragic disease. We salute the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for leading the charge and showing us that we can make a difference,” Hubbard said.
The E-Z Mart race team of approximately 60 members will be lending its support. They will be wearing shirts that read “With hope and with love for the fight and for the cure” at this year’s event.
In addition to the race team, there will be another group of E-Z Mart team members volunteering to wake up the involvement,” Hubbard said.
Susan G. Komen Texarkana officials value the support E-Z Mart gives the race.
“E-Z Mart’s support has been instrumental in us being able to give back to our community and contribute to the national research for breast cancer,” said Amber Lawrence, Komen executive director. “Not only do we greatly appreciate their financial support, but their presence on race day.”