Fairy Tale 5k Dash
We hosted our 2nd Open Arms Fairy Tale 5K Dash at Al Lopez Park in Tampa, FL, on November 19, 2022. It was a beautiful, sunny morning and we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather. Many residents, runners, walkers, sponsorship teams and MAA associates came out to support our event (we even had a few pups attend)! The Open Arms committee made up of 10 MAA associates and led by Property Manager, Barbara Bulnes, dedicated their time all year preparing for the 5K. Our last 5K was hosted in 2019, prior to the pandemic, so it was wonderful to all be together again to support this amazing charity. We hosted the 5K in a popular park this year, so many bystanders expressed interest in us, and it was great to educate others about the Open Arms Foundation.
Our theme this year was “Fairy Tales“ and we all wore tiaras, beads, and tutus in bright colors to create positive energy and excitement! Tables were decorated as well with beads and balloons, and we offered breakfast and goodie bags for everyone after the race. We had a total of 54 registered participants and 41 runners, and we appreciated each one of them. Each runner received a T-shirt and 5K medal for completing the race. We cheered everyone through the finish line and had special 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for our top 3 runners. We danced to pop music by our favorite DJ and made announcements thanking our participants, MAA associates, volunteers, and sponsors for their time and contributions. Our top 2 Queen’s Crown sponsors were House of Floors and Ally Turnkey. The Princess Sword sponsors were Sherwin Williams and Watermark. Princess Tiara sponsors were ARD and DNA. Proceeds from the 5K event totaled over $16,000 and we plan to have our next 5K in March of 2024. It is very heartwarming to see the teams, residents and communities all come together to support Open Arms. Helping others and having a heart for those in need is a wonderful feeling. We are so fortunate to have the
opportunity to serve others and give back to the community. By Diane Gilmore, Regional Vice President, MAA Coastal Division
On November 5, 2022, the Charleston Region held their first Open Arms Cornhole Tournament. It was a beautiful Saturday where fellow MAA team members, vendors, family and friends came together to support Open Arms and help raise $10,660.00! Special thanks to Tideland Brewing for allowing us to use their space to hold the event for free. Top Sponsors included Sitetec Construction, Trade Pros 1st Annual Charleston Open Arms Cornhole Tournament
and Cleaners Depot. By Stephanie Wilson, Regional Vice President, MAA Coastal Division
West Division Open Arms Annual Golf Tournament
This event is so special, and is looked foward to by so many in the Dallas and Austin area. It’s a time where we come together and raise money for our beloved charity. It tugs at our heart strings to watch our vendors, residents and employees give so graciously to our Open Arm’s families in need. Everyone waits in line for an arm’s length worth of tickets for their chance to win prizes later, then heads to the table to check out the goodies and gather their supplies for the day. We talk about Open Arms and the impact these attendees have on so many! It’s a day filled with laughter, joy and selfless giving! It’s a day so many look forward to each and every year! By Kylee Lambert, Senior Vice President, MAA West Division
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