The 8th Annual Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race To Benefit Paul Anderson Youth Home, Vidalia Heritage Academy and WinShape Camps - The 8th Annual Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race To Benefit Paul Anderson Youth Home, Vidalia Heritage Academy and WinShape Camps

The 8th Annual Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race To Benefit Paul Anderson Youth Home, Vidalia Heritage Academy and WinShape Camps

Runners of all skill levels invited to participate in 10K, 5K and 1-mile races to support worthy local charities

The locally-owned franchise of the popular national chicken chain announced the date for its 8th Annual Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race, taking place on Saturday, March 4, in Vidalia, Ga. The races begin at the Vidalia Chick-fil-A, 2349 E 1st St., Vidalia, Ga.

Competition in races of three distances will be offered to runners: a 1-mile run, a 5-kilometer, and a 10-kilometer. Proceeds from the event will benefit three local ministry organizations, including Paul Anderson Youth Home, Vidalia Heritage Academy, and WinShape Camps for Communities.

'Nothing makes us happier than hosting a community event like this that brings people together to support great causes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this for eight years now,” said Britt McDade, restaurant operator of Chick-fil-A Vidalia.

Paul Anderson Youth Home is a Christian residential program and on-campus school for young men between the ages of 16 and 21 struggling with behavioral problems and issues of discipline, anger and depression. Vidalia Heritage Academy offers a Christian education taught from a biblical worldview, carrying out its mission to educate students “Spiritually, Intellectually, and Physically” to love God and serve Him as Christ’s ambassadors in the world. WinShape Camps for Communities is a professional organization that exists to impact young people through experiences that enhance their Christian faith, character, and relationships.

To promote the event, flags and yard signs will begin to appear around Vidalia. Local business owners are encouraged to get a window cling to help spread the word. Last year, the race exceeded the fundraising goal of $40,000, with sights set even higher this year. Victoria Shuman of Paul Anderson Youth Home and Chris Zorn of Zorn & Son Insurance has been tireless in their efforts to organize the event and recruit sponsors. The local Chick-fil-A restaurant looks forward to the event as well.

Interested participants can take advantage of a discounted early bird registration fee by signing up before race day here. For complete details on the race day schedule and more information, visit the official road race website, or the Facebook page. continued from page

The Chick-fil-A Vidalia Road Race is grateful for the support of generous sponsors Zorn & Son Insurance, Spivey Orthopedic Clinic, Pineland Communications, Shuman Farms, Altamaha Bank & Trust, Orthodontic Center of Vidalia, David Sikes, Nathan and Courtney Perkins, Lasseter Tractor Company, Chapman Pharmacy, Progressive Landscaping & Irrigation, Brewton-Parker College, Meridy's Uniforms, Altamaha EMC, Canoochee EMC, Bryant & O'Connor Law Firm, Georgia First Bank and Ameris Bank.

ABOUT PAUL ANDERSON YOUTH HOME Founded in 1961 by weightlifting world champion Paul Anderson and his wife, Glenda, the Paul Anderson Youth Home (PAYH) is a Christian residential program and on-campus school for young men between the ages of 16 and 21 struggling with behavioral problems and issues of discipline, anger and depression. PAYH is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). In addition to counseling and character development, PAYH offers an accelerated learning program enabling residents to graduate with a high school diploma and technical certifications. To date, over 1,400 young men have attended the program. The Home is located at 1603 McIntosh St. in Vidalia, GA. To learn more about PAYH, call (912) 537-7237 or visit www.payh.org.

ABOUT WINSHAPE CAMPS FOR COMMUNITIES WinShape Camps for Communities is a professional organization that exists to impact young people through experiences that will enhance their Christian faith, character and relationships. Being supported by local churches and faith-based organizations, campers from Kindergarten through 9th grade attend a week-long day camp experience in over 70 communities throughout the nation. Whether your kids like soccer or science, there is something for everyone. WinShape Camps for Communities combines sports, recreation, arts, bible study, and worship into one unforgettable week. For more information, visit https:// camps.winshape.org/.

ABOUT VIDALIA HERITAGE ACADEMY Like most small Christian schools, Vidalia Heritage Academy relies on charitable contributions in order to provide an outstanding experience for students and teachers that far exceeds the actual cost of educating the students at VHA. With your support, Vidalia Heritage Academy offers a Christian education taught from a biblical worldview and allows us to continue to carry out our mission statement of educating our students “Spiritually, Intellectually, and Physically” to love God and serve Him as Christ’s ambassadors in the world.