Press Release: 03/11/2007

The 100on100 Relay and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Vermont have agreed to partner for the 2007 Heart of Vermont Relay. This means that the Boys & Girls Clubs in Vermont will be the premiere charity partner for the event. Proceeds from the event will be distributed to the Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the state.

The 100on100 Relay race co-director Scott O’Neil states, “This agreement extends the impact we can have on Vermont youth to virtually the entire state, which is wonderfully exciting”. Robert O’Neil, race co-director said of the agreement, “this is a tremendous win-win scenario for both organizations and most importantly for over 9,000 kids who are forever impacted by the quality work done by the Boys & Girls Clubs in Vermont”. Bob Robinson, representative of the Boys & Girls Clubs in Vermont agrees, “When an organization teams up with our statewide coalition of Clubs to promote health and wellness and provide financial resources, it truly is a double win! “.

The 100on100 Relay takes place on Saturday, August 18th. 2007. Volunteers and donations are welcome and necessary to ensure success and to maximize the charitable donation. For more information on how you can help make this event successful please visit www.100on100.org.

ABOUT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS IN VERMONT ::
The Boys & Girls Clubs in Vermont is a coalition of 6  BGCA organizations throughout the state of Vermont. Collectively they serve over 9,000 youth in 21 locations. Their mission is to inspire and enable all youth, regardless of circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Their programs offer a safe place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.www.bandgclub.org

ABOUT THE 100on100 RELAY ::
The 100on100 Relay provides financial relief to Vermont based youth charities through the promotion and execution of athletically based events. The 100on100 Relay is a 100 mile 6 person charity relay running race traveling from Trapp Family Lodge (Stowe) to Okemo Mountains Jackson Gore Resort (Ludlow). In it's first two years the 100on100 Relay has donated $10,000 to local charitites. www.100on100.org