I guess you could say we technically started "fund racing" back in February (although our true "kick off" wasn't until March). Probably the very day we had a team together, Captain Casey went to her employer, BB&T (a bank for those who haven't heard of them), and asked them if they could start us out and be our first corporate sponsor. Impressively, they jumped in hole hog and became our first (and as yet only) "marathon" level sponsor with a $2,500 donation to American Cancer Society. They have continued to help us by donating bottles of water for various events and by allowing Captain Casey time during the day to attend Dixie Daredevil functions in the community.
Not only have they helped us in major ways, in the weeks following the tornadoes that devastated parts of our state, BB&T allowed (even encouraged) their employees to take paid time off work to help with the clean up efforts. The Huntsville metropolitan area's population is just shy of 418,000 people. If you look up "banks in Huntsville Alabama" in the virtual yellow pages, you'll find 173 entries. We are not a small town, and there are a lot of choices for your banking needs. I don't know about you, but I personally want to do business with a bank that is interested in the local community, one that gives back to the area, one that cares for its employees and town. From what I've seen, BB&T is that bank.
If you're in the market for a loan (small or large), or you need a place to stash your cash other than your mattress, check them out. While you're there...stop in and tell Captain Casey, "HEY!!"
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We journeyed from the Bama hood to the Oregon Coast and now we are bringing meaning to our miles!
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