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Welcome Letters

On behalf of myself, Deputy Director Becky Lambros, the organizing committee and our
2,000 volunteers, we would like to welcome everyone to the 47 running of the Credit
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Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk. We call our event “The Runner’s
Rite of Spring” because we feel it represents the reawakening of our Nation’s Capital to
the coming of spring and the blooming of the legendary cherry trees which surround
our beautiful course. Whether you are a runner, a spectator or a member of the media
covering the event, we hope you will take a few moments to savor the trees, the spring air
and the splendor of the city.

Of course, we could not stage this event without the generous support of our sponsors, headlined by Credit
Union Miracle Day, a collective of credit unions and businesses serving the credit union industry which has
served as the title sponsor since 2002.

We take great pride that the event has served another cause as well — helping sick children receive medical care
through the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Since the Credit Unions became the title sponsor, the event
has raised nearly $9 million dollars for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

We would be unable to conduct this event without the full cooperation of the National Park Service and the
United States Park Police. We thank both organizations for the opportunity to stage the event on our Nation’s
front doorstep.

Sincerely,

Phil Stewart
Event Director

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