Together We Can Make a Difference for Our Neighbors in Need! Double Your Donation with a $1 for $1 Challenge Match for Programs and Services that Impact Poverty The annual SML Walk to End Poverty is Saturday, September 20, at Smith Mountain Lake State Park. The 5k and 10k walk or run event is organized by Lake Christian Ministries (LCM). Proceeds from team and individual fundraising efforts support LCM’s services aimed at assisting local neighbors struggling with poverty. Lake Christian Ministries' programs and services have helped vulnerable families through tough times for 32 years. Over the past three years, we have seen a 58% increase in the number of services provided for local families. Sadly, the largest segment of our service growth has come from young families with children. During this same time, we have seen a 74% increase in the number of children who received food assistance and benefited from financial aid for housing and utility restoration. A growing number of local fam
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Huddleston, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
