INFIRST BANK 12th ANNUAL VETERAN’S MARATHON, 1/2 MARATHON, & RELAY
The InFirst Bank Veteran’s Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, & Relay Races will be held Sunday, November 5th on the beautiful, scenic Ghost Town Trail near Indiana, PA.
The marathon is a certified Boston qualifier. All proceeds from the race go to support local veterans in need through the Western Pennsylvania Veterans Relief Fund, a 501c3.
Runners needing a hotel to stay at the night before the race, can book a reservation at the Hampton Inn for a discounted price. Please click HERE to complete your online reservation. Or by calling: (724)349-7700. Mention that you are reserving a room for the InFirst Bank Veterans Marathon when you call.
If you would like to sponsor the marathon in any capacity – please view our DONATION FORM for more information.
The WPVRF provides financial relief and service to veterans throughout western Pennsylvania. If you wish to donate directly to this local 501c3, you may send funds to:
Western PA Veterans Relief Fund (WPVRF)
832 Philadelphia St.
Indiana, PA 15701
Please take a moment to view our Veteran’s Marathon video highlighting a few of our favorite moments over the years.
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Some of our amazing team members were recently recognized for their commitment to their communities and were awarded Hometown Champion by the PACB (PA Assoc. of Community Bankers). We’re so proud of our staff and their dedication not only to InFirst, but also to the communities they live in.
Click this link to read about our Hometown Champions: http://www.hometownbanker.org/hometown-champions-infirst-bank/
Our team members love to give back! See what they’ve been doing to volunteer in the communities we serve!
Team members have: given away mums to customers, handed out hot chocolate & popcorn at the Indiana Christmas Parade, served thanksgiving dinners for members of the Jeanette community, handed out popcorn at Latrobe Homecoming, sponsored Cambria County Shop with a Cop, handed out snacks at a football game, donated popcorn to Feeding the Spirit, completed highway clean-up, volunteered at Potatofest, donated activity books & crayons to Laurel View Village (senior care center), given kids activity bags to the Richland PD, handed out free iced tea to customers at a local deli, donated craft and activity items to Chestnut Hills Senior Center, donated koozies to the Shane O’Mak Race/fundraiser, donated free ice cream coupons to local cheerleaders & football players, donated dog food to the Homer City K9 Unit, assisted with food for the Teddy Bear Fun Ride, donated water to local VFD’s, Citizen Ambulance, & the Indiana County Sheriff’s Dept., hosted a kids table at the Sykesville Fair, donated products to the Gateway Humane Society, donated kid packs to the West Hills PD, handed out water & trinkets to participants at Thunder in the Valley & the Indiana-Armstrong Home Builders Assoc. golf outing, gave coupons for free ice-cream to local cheerleaders, donated a gift card to Indiana County Sheriff Bob Fyock for his K9, handed out trinkets dad’s for Fathers Day, held a clean-up day at HEAL Animal Shelter, and renovated a house with Habitat for Humanity.
InFirst Bank is proud to be a partner with numerous charitable organizations in our communities providing financial, in-kind and volunteer participation.
The following are just some of the organizations we are associated with.
* Indicates InFirst Bank employees serving in board and/or committee capacities
YMCA of Indiana County Big Hearts/Little Hands* | Blue Spruce Park | Indiana County Endowment* | Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Eberly College Business Advisory Council* |
American Cancer Society | Burrell Township Library | Indiana County Fraternal Order of Police | Indiana Youth Hockey Association |
American Red Cross | Center for Family Life | Four Footed Friends | Jefferson County Development |
Local Fire Departments | Christian Counseling Service of Indiana, Inc.* | Indiana County Parks & Trails* Punxsutawney Rails to Trails | Johnstown Free Medical Clinic* |
United Way of Indiana County* | Clearfield/Jefferson County Guidance Center* | Indiana County Revolving Loan Fund Board | Johnstown Symphony Orchestra |
Black Lick Volunteer Fire Department | Community Guidance Center of Indiana, PA* | Indiana County Small Business Incubator* | Junior Achievement of Western PA* |
Blairsville Band and Football Boosters | Westmoreland County Food Bank | The CARE Center of Indiana County | Miracle Field of Indiana County |
Blairsville Basketball & Volleyball Boosters | Downtown Indiana* | Indiana Area High School Band, Cheerleaders, & Key Club | National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) |
Blairsville Community Development Authority | Foundation of Indiana University of PA* | Indiana Area High School Athletics, Band, & Cheerleaders | National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors* |
Blairsville School Band | Greater Latrobe/Laurel Valley Chamber of Commerce | Indiana Kiwanis | PACB |
Blairsville Historical Society | Habitat for Humanity | Indiana Lions Club | Penn Trafford Athletics |
Blairsville Library Charitable Foundation | Homer Center Athletics | Indiana Little League Punxsutawney Little League | Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce |
Blairsville Parks and Recreation | Indiana Chamber of Commerce | The Challenge Program | Punxsutawney Groundhog Festival |
Blairsville Rotary Club* | Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP) | Indiana Road Runners | Punxsutawney School Athletics |
Blairsville Underground Railroad | Indiana County Development Corporation* | Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Center for Family Business* | Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center |
Rotary Club of: Blairsville, Indiana, Johnstown, & Punxsutawney* | Salvation Army* | Quota of Indiana | Birdies Closet |
St. Joseph Polish Society, Punxsutawney | Stony-Kiski-Conemaugh Rivers Sojourn | United Basketball & Cheerleaders | Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) |
Visiting Nurses Association | Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging - Elder Abuse Task Force* | Westmoreland County Children’s Bureau | Westwood Kiwanis |