Mansion 5K Fun Run - April 21st, 2012

The Tupelo Children's Mansion 5K Fun Run/Walk will be held on the campus of Tupelo Children's Mansion (1801 East Main St. Tupelo, MS 38804) at 8:00am.  This is a fun run and is not an officially timed race. The entry fee is $25.  Race check-in will be held at the front of Hansford Hall beginning at 6:30 am and continuing until 7:30 am. Participants signing up will receive a race day packet which includes a Mansion 5K T-Shirt, a race medallion, and a Mansion 5K goody bag. The proceeds from this event go toward helping children at the Mansion build a better tomorrow. We invite all runners, joggers and walkers to join us for this amazing event.

OVERALL WINNERS FOR THE 2012 MANSION 5K FUN RUN:

Overall Male:

1.  Jody Ballard

2.  McCain Chunn

3.  Jon Odum

Overall Female:

1.  Martha Chunn

2.  Erin Watson

3.  Margaret Chunn

Tupelo Children's Mansion:

Our mission is to offer hope through the love of Jesus Christ to orphaned or disadvantaged children by providing their physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and educational needs . . . contributing to their health, security and happiness, and equipping them to lead productive lives.

Founded nearly 59 years ago, the Mansion is recognized as one of the oldest and most trusted organizations of its kind.  Our beautiful campus spans 40 acres with 27 buildings including: residence halls and staff housing, a Christian school, gymnasium, and a thrift store.

Our caregivers, including social workers and counselors, have the experience, training and educational background to properly care for our children.  Our other dedicated staff spans departments of administration, sponsor relations, food service, maintenance, and other support services.