Force 3 5K Raises $21,000 for the Children’s Cancer Foundation

 Proceeds from the first annual event will benefit the research and treatment of childhood cancers

Crofton, Md. – April 22, 2014 -- Force 3, delivering the best in federal security, collaboration, next-generation networking, converged infrastructure and support solutions today announced that they raised more than $21,000 at their first annual Force 3 5K for Children’s Cancer Foundation, a charity committed to raising funds for the research and treatment of cancers affecting children.

The event was hosted by Force 3 at the Crofton Country Club on Saturday, April 5, 2014. More than 173 participants completed the 5K For a Cure race. Force 3 employees, family and friends also joined in a 1 Mile Fun Run to kick off the day’s festivities. After the race, a DJ provided entertainment while participants enjoyed post-race refreshments. The male and female top finishers each received awards.

“We are thrilled with the success with our first annual 5K for the Children’s Cancer Foundation,” says Les Trachtman, Force 3’s Chief Executive Officer.  “We’ve been proud to partner with CCF on various fundraising efforts over the past 15 years, and appreciate the support of our customers, partners, friends and family in the battle against childhood cancer. We’re already looking forward to next year.”

About The Children's Cancer Foundation®

The Children's Cancer Foundation® is a charity committed to raising funds for research and treatment of cancers that affect children. Cancer is the leading cause of death when it comes to Children's Disease. CCF gives from the heart, and they help provide critical funding to researchers to study children's leukemia, immune system disorders, cancerous tumors, and cells, just to name a few. CCF also provides monies to various facilities that are meant to improve the quality-of-life of pediatric cancer patients and their families. Since its founding, over 33.6 million dollars have been given in grants by the foundation. This foundation is affiliated with some of the nation's foremost pediatric oncology centers, but is NOT part of any other organization. For more information, visit http://www.childrenscancerfoundation.org/.

Force 3 is the trusted provider of Security, Collaboration, Wireless, Virtualization, Next Generation Networking and Support solutions for Federal agencies and their key partners. With headquarters in Crofton, Md. and offices in Herndon, Va., for over two decades Force 3 has delivered and supported cost-effective IT solutions for the Federal government. At Force 3, we have a relentless focus on our customers’ success through innovation, unique solutions and highly trained, passionate people. Our dedication has resulted in being named Cisco’s Federal Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit www.force3.com.