Townies Pizzeria supports Amelia Island Runners

Rebecca McClure

Axia Public Relations

www.axiapr.com

September 10, 2016 4:40 p.m.

Townies Pizzeria presented a $500 check to the Amelia Island

Runners to help fund their three seasonal races: the Turtle Trot, the

Reindeer Run and the Ned Tyson Memorial Pirate Run.

"Besides being the best pizza on the island, Townies’ generous donation and

support allows the Amelia Island Runners to continue operating our three

annual running and walking events," said Bill Pennington, AIR spokesman.

"We are dedicated to encouraging local families to engage in active and

healthy lifestyles as well as enjoying the community camaraderie achieved

through athletics. The sense of accomplishment realized by completing an

endurance challenge is the benchmark of our club."

The Amelia Island Runners strive to provide activities, support and

encouragement to those who choose running or walking as a means for having

fun while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They support youth running

programs in the local schools, provide thousands of dollars in annual

scholarships and raise money for great local causes.

“We fully support the Amelia Island Runners’ mission to keep our community

healthy and active,” said Matt Klabacka, owner of Townies Pizzeria. “We

love that they choose to meet at Townies each Wednesday after their weekly

group run and we want to show them our appreciation in return.”

Townies is dedicated to supporting local arts, education, sports,

environmental programs, military veterans and first responders throughout

the Fernandina Beach community by giving financial support as well as in

kind donations. Townies Pizzeria is celebrating its most successful year in

business since its founding, as it is among the top 10 percent of American

pizzerias.

Photo Cutline: Townies Pizzeria Community Ambassador Becca McClure presents

Amelia Island Runners with a $500 ceremonial check to celebrate the

restaurant’s support of sports and exercise in the local community.

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