In Hoag's first year as title sponsor, more
than 300 Hoag employees will participate in the Hoag OC Marathon
running events May 3-5, 2024
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,
May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Hoag
is coming out strong with more than 300 employees ready to
participate in the Hoag OC Marathon Running Festival taking place
May 3-5, 2024.
In Hoag's first year as title sponsor, the support from
physicians, nurses, leadership and staff underscores the
organization's commitment to community health.
"We are proud to see how many of our employees joined 'Team
Hoag' and will be cheering them on throughout race weekend," said
Andrew Guarni, executive vice
president and chief financial officer of Hoag. "We believe in
empowering individuals to embrace a healthier lifestyle, enabling
them to live their best lives. Our sponsorship of events like the
Hoag OC Marathon aligns perfectly with our mission to promote
holistic health and well-being."
The popular Southern California
running festival celebrates its 20th anniversary and
will welcome more than 22,000 runners throughout the Hoag OC
Marathon weekend, which features a variety of additional running
distances including a 5K,
half-marathon, and Kids Run the OC Empowered by Hoag "Final Mile."
The Hoag OC Marathon will kick off with a two-day Health and
Fitness Expo at the OC Fair & Event Center on May 3rd and May
4th. This free expo, open to the public, will
showcase the latest advancements in running, health, and
nutrition.
Gary Kutscher, race director of
the marathon, expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Hoag for
the milestone 20th anniversary event. "Hoag's commitment
to community health mirrors our own values, and we're thrilled to
collaborate with them to elevate the race weekend experience," said
Kutscher.
As a beacon of health and wellness in Orange County, Hoag's partnership with the OC
Marathon reaffirms its dedication to promoting whole-person health.
"Wellness is not a sprint; it's a marathon," Braithwaite
affirmed.
For more information about the Hoag OC Marathon or to register,
please visit ocmarathon.com.
ABOUT HOAG
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health
care delivery system in Orange County,
California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive,
personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top
physicians, 16 urgent care facilities, 11 health & wellness
centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers
a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven
institutes providing specialized services in the following
areas: cancer, digestive health,
heart and vascular, neurosciences,
spine, women's health, and orthopedics
through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic
Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four
ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest
ranked hospital in Orange County
by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC
hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated
Magnet® hospital by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For
more information, visit hoag.org.
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