Tanger Outlet Center in Commerce, GA has announced that for the third year in a row the beneficiary of the funds raised from their 11^th Annual TangerFIT Run/Walk will be “Monies for Mammos: Northridge Medical Center Breast Imaging Fund,” providing mammography screenings for qualified individuals.  This years event is scheduled for Saturday morning, October 12^th, starting at 8:30 a.m. The Tanger 5K event is part of a month long effort to raise funds and awareness in the fight against breast cancer in our community.

“Monies for Mammos is designed as an organized effort to help support qualified individuals in our community receive a free mammography screening at Northridge Medical Center,” said Jerry Wise, Administrator for Northridge Medical Center.  “All qualified individuals who register will receive a mammography screening and a reading by a radiologist at no cost. We are excited to partner with the folks at Tanger Outlets on the 5K event in the hopes of delivering this service to more people in the community,” Wise continued. 

The family event is open to runners and walkers of all ages. Prizes will be awarded to divisional age bracket winners as well as the top male and top female winners.  The first 550 pre-registered participants will receive a race pack which includes a commemorative race t-shirt, medal, Tanger shopping discounts and other goodies. To register, simply visit Tanger Shopper Services on site in suite 201 or register conveniently online at www.tangeroutlet.com/race. The early registration period ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 9^th. After that the fee will increase from $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under to $30 and $25, respectively. The 3.1 mile course will begin and end at the Tanger Outlet Center in Commerce.

Groups of 10 or more participants are eligible for a pre-registration discount of $20 for adults and $15 for children. Team prizes will be presented for largest team, best team T-shirt design, best average team time, best overall team spirit and the largest new team (participating for the first time).  New this year will be an award for the Highest Fund-Raising Team. For more information on team registrations contact the Tanger Shopper Services office at (706) 335-3354.

“We are very excited about this year’s event and we are hopeful and confident that we will pass last years fundraising mark of $18,095,” remarked Mark Valentine, General Manager of the Tanger Outlet Center.

This year’s event once again is a registered race of the ‘Run & See Georgia Grand Prix Series,’ and the ‘Black Bag Race Series.’

Since 1994, Tanger Outlets across the country have raised more than $20  million dollars to help find a cure, help those in need, and to raise awareness of proper screenings and care.