Mission 500 to host Fifth Annual Security 5K/2K at ISC West 2014

As part of its mission to support even more children in need, Mission 500 has announced to organize a charity run/walk for benefiting children in need. This year, the charity organization will mark the fifth anniversary of the Security 5K/2K run/walk. The event draws on support from professionals in the security industry, working with World Vision as the implementation partner.

Present at the 2014 5K/2K event will be Dr Diego Alejandro Garcia, Director of the Colombian Ministry of Health Vaccination Program. Dr Garcia, a pediatrician, was sponsored at the age of 3 through World Vision. He will speak at the event on his personal experience with Mission 500 and discuss how it helps to create better and brighter futures for youngsters around the world. Mike Perkins, Vice-President of Global Security Solutions for Anixter, will also be present to share his perspectives of his trip to Tanzania this month.

George Fletcher, Advisory Council Member/Volunteer, Mission 500, stated, “This has been a truly fantastic charitable event that has brought the professional security industry together unlike any other over the past four years. As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Mission 500 5K/2K, enthusiasm continues to build with the corporations and individuals that make up this generous industry. This year, we will also feature a special incentive whereby the top five fundraisers will be rewarded with a trip to a World Vision project in Mexico.”

The Security 5K Reception and Awards Ceremony will take place on April 3 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center on the ISC show floor. In addition to recognizing top fundraisers, the awards ceremony will highlight Mission 500's achievements.