2015 MGC Long Run Raises $25,000 for USO South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC – The MGC Long Run raised $25,000 for USO South Carolina, a nonprofit organization that lifts the spirits of troops and their families. The donation is a result of the 2015 MGC Long Run 15k, 5k and Kids’ Fun Run that took place on Feb. 7.

“We are honored to make this contribution to USO South Carolina. Our troops make sacrifices to protect us every single day, and we are humbled to be able to give back to them through the USO,” said Rusty Goudelock, one of MGC’s founding members. “The USO works hard to serve our troops and their families both at home and overseas. We are grateful for what the USO does and proud to support them.”

Photo: Dan Mann (Executive Director – Columbia Metropolitan Airport), Joanie Thresher (Director – USO South Carolina), Katie Kennedy (Operations & Programs Manager – USO South Carolina) and Rusty Goudelock (Member – MGC).

This year’s race had over 800 runners and walkers and over 125 volunteers. The Long Run was presented by McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm headquartered in Columbia. The Not-So-Long Run 5k was presented by Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A.

“USO South Carolina thanks MGC partners, associates, sponsors, volunteers and participants for making Every Moment Count for the troops and their families we serve. Your donation will go a long way in creating moments and memories that last a lifetime,” said Joanie Thresher, Director of USO South Carolina.

The 2016 race will take place on Sat., Feb. 6, and will feature a 15k, 15k relay, 5k and Kids’ Fun Run. More information can be found at www.mgclongrun.com.

About the MGC Long Run

The MGC Long Run 15k|5k will take place in downtown Columbia on Saturday, February 6, 2016. The race is presented by McAngus Goudelock & Courie, a regional insurance defense firm headquartered in Columbia, and net proceeds will benefit the USO South Carolina. For more information, please visit www.mgclongrun.com.