Volunteer for The 6th Annual Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk to Raise Money for the Heart of Our Community!
The 6th Annual Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk (RAM Walk) is looking for volunteers. The event will take place on Saturday, September 25 at Carter Park in Breckenridge and lasts from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is organized by Breckenridge Grand Vacations’ (BGV) philanthropic program, BGV Gives. Created in 2016 in honor of late BGV Owner/developer Rob Millisor, who passed away from a heart attack in 2015 while on a humanitarian trip in Nepal, the RAM Walk is a family-friendly event that supports nonprofit programs that are at the heart of our community, heart health programs, education, and research. Volunteer shifts are available on Wednesday, September 22, Friday, September 24, and the day of the event, Saturday, September 25. Volunteer needs include assembling participant bags, set up, all-day event floaters, registration, course marshals, clean up, recycling, and unloading trucks back to storage at the end of the event.
You can register to volunteer here: Volunteer Sign Up Genius – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DACA92CA3F8C25-volunteer
The 6th Annual Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk includes a 5k trail run, a 5k trail walk, and a 1-mile town walk. All participants will receive morning snacks and a heart-healthy lunch, a drawstring bag with an event t-shirt, and commemorative gifts. In addition, there will be live entertainment and prize giveaways, including an entry for a chance to win a 7-night vacation with Interval International for those who donate $100 or more. All participants will be entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA Gift Cards. Heart health booths and children’s activities will also be offered during the event.
Walk-ins are welcome but pre-registration is highly encouraged. Participants who register online by midnight on August 15th will save five dollars. Those who can’t make it to the event are encouraged to make a donation or register as a Virtual Walker.
We are asking our participants to bring a water bottle to help reduce plastic and waste as well as pack layers to be prepared for sun, snow, rain and muddy conditions. Wear comfortable walking or running shoes and bring a small day pack for your belongings.
For more information about The 6th Annual Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk including registration and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://bgvgives.org/ or contact the BGV Gives Program Manager, Deb Edwards, at (970) 547-8748 or dedwards@breckgv.com .
For more information or questions about volunteering at the event, please contact BGV’s Corporate Assistant, Carrie Scheick, at cscheick@breckgv.com. For all other BGV PR/Communications, please contact Director of Corporate Affairs, Juli Rathke, at (970) 423-4251 or juli@breckgv.com.
About BGV Gives
Founded in 2016, the BGV Gives Program was established to facilitate and further extend Breckenridge Grand Vacations’ philanthropic reach and impact in Summit County and the surrounding area. Inspired by the late BGV Owner/Developer, Rob Millisor, this charitable program honors his example of service to others by supporting the local nonprofit community. BGV is excited and humbled to continue Rob’s legacy of giving through fundraising, sponsorships, grants, volunteering, and in-kind donations on behalf of those in need, with a primary focus on health, human services and education. With guidance from the BGV Gives Program Manager, Deb Edwards, this program is committed to growing BGV’s local contributions and inspiring fellow community members to give more, by providing resources and opportunities to help others in need.
