West Kendall Baptist Hospital Announced as Title Sponsor
Boca Raton, FL (January 24, 2018) The fifth annual Green Mile Walk/Run hosted by the US Green Building Council Miami Branch, will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the Miami Beach Boardwalk on South Beach. The race will start at 9am at the 22nd Street Boardwalk access point, with registration beginning at 8:15am. West Kendall Baptist Hospital has been announced as the Title Sponsor of the event.
The purpose of the Green Mile is to raise awareness about the nonprofit organization’s mission, and to encourage sustainable and healthy lifestyles in South Florida.
To learn more and to register for The Green Mile, visit MiamiGreenMile2018.Eventbrite.com. Both individual and team registrants of all ages are encouraged to participate in the walk/run event. This family-friendly event is not a timed run.
The U.S. Green Building Council Florida Chapter, a nonprofit (501[c][3]) organization, embraces the adoption of innovative building practices that conserve land, energy, water, resources and materials. Its Mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling a sustainable and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment for people to live, work, learn and play. Its Vision for the future is that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of the Sunshine State within this generation. The volunteer-governed USGBC Florida has more than 15,000 passionate members, friends and contacts providing educational programs and services to the Florida community.
In addition to West Kendall Baptist Hospital as Title Sponsor, a number of other area companies have announced their support of The Green Mile: DTM Tech, Moss Construction Management, and Schwebke-Shiskin & Associates are Green Sponsors; Ernst & Young, exp Global, MAPEI, and Renewable Choice Energy have also made leadership commitments to the event.
“With our Green Mile attracting more participants every year, we are showing how we can have a good time encouraging healthy living, while furthering our mission to improve buildings and ensure sustainability throughout the city and region,” said Kenyona Pierre, Miami Branch Chair.
Media: Attached is the logo for this event. To arrange for interviews, contact Lee Cooke, Executive Director, 561-373-7367, lcooke@usgbcflorida.org. To learn more about USGBC Florida, visit www.usgbcflorida.org. The USGBC Miami Branch generally meets every second Wednesday of the month. Monthly programs begin at 6pm and are open to the general public. For more information, visit www.usgbcflorida.org/Miami-Branch.