The Lake Effect Half Marathon is back in Onondaga Lake Park Feb. 26 for its sixth year, and Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress is proud to be a title sponsor once again. This year, the half marathon is expected to attract more than 500 runners.
Runners can pick up their packets at the Raymour & Flanigan furniture store in DeWitt, located at 3430 Erie Boulevard East, Friday and Saturday before the run. All event proceeds benefit Ophelia’s Place, a charity located in Liverpool. This nonprofit offers help, hope and recovery for those affected by eating disorders and body image issues.
Holly Heinze-Coolican, director of people development at Raymour & Flanigan, is one of 12 Raymour & Flanigan associates participating in the race. She said the team increased their fundraising goal to $5,000 this year after raising $3,200 in 2016.
“It feels good that the company I work for is willing to sponsor this cause in order to improve the health and wellness of the community I live in,” said Heinze-Coolican. “I really love running for a good cause, and it makes me feel accomplished.”
In the past year, Raymour & Flanigan has partnered with local charities to host over 450 community outreach events at its showrooms. The company is a strong advocate for taking care of the communities where its associates live and work.
