Team from ACA International member company joins virtual 5K to help an employee’s family.
9/3/2020 9:00
VeriFacts is a team with a big heart, and this month it’s helping one of its own by participating in the Natalie Strong Virtual 5K Sept. 13.
The VeriFacts team from the ACA International member company’s office in Sterling, Illinois, will participate in the virtual event to raise money for Natalie Buck, an immediate family member of VeriFacts Finance and Compliance Specialist Anjie Persico.
Natalie, who is 13 years old, is on the list for her second heart transplant and fighting hard, but she and her family need support. For the past four months, Natalie has been in the care of a hospital in Chicago and has a very long road ahead of her.
That’s why the VeriFacts team is participating in the virtual 5K, which will provide financial assistance and access to the critical care and treatment that Natalie needs throughout her lifetime. While the VeriFacts team will run together, this virtual 5K is open to anyone who would like to join the company’s efforts.
Interested participants, families or groups must register before Sept. 4 by visiting the official race page. Each race registration costs $25 and all proceeds will go directly to the Children's Organ Transplant Association in honor of Natalie and help with a lifetime of transplant-related expenses. Participants can walk, run, hike, bike, or swim to complete the race in their choice of location: home, pool, trail or street. Participants may join the virtual 5K from Friday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 13.
Persico and VeriFacts CEO Stephanie Clark committed to doing 10 pushups for every person who registers for the Natalie Strong Virtual 5K.
All proceeds will help Persico and her family reach their $25,000 goal.
If you can’t participate in the race, donation options are available. For more information, to register or to give now, please visit the COTA for Natalie's Journey website.