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Introducing the ServisFirst Bank Mobile Marathon
L'Arche Mobile First Light Marathon Changes Its Name
MOBILE, AL - L'Arche Mobile has announced that the First Light Marathon has
been renamed to The ServisFirst Bank Mobile Marathon presented by
Infirmary Health. This annual race is coordinated by, and benefits, L'Arche
Mobile. The First Light Marathon began 17 years ago to provide a certified
full and half marathon, to showcase the City of Mobile's diverse
neighborhoods, and to raise awareness and funds for L'Arche Mobile.
"L'Arche Mobile is excited about the name change of the marathon to the
ServisFirst Bank Mobile Marathon presented by Infirmary Health. We have
appreciated the support of our sponsors, all the volunteers who have made
this a successful event and the potential future growth of this event which
will benefit L'Arche Mobile," Emily Callaway, L'Arche Mobile, President of
The Board of Directors.
"ServisFirst Bank prides itself on our commitment to the community, and we
are very excited to continue to be the title sponsor for the ServisFirst
Bank Mobile Marathon," stated Bibb Lamar, ServisFirst Bank Mobile President
& CEO. "We look forward to a successful event to bring awareness and
support to the very worthy organization of L'Arche Mobile."
"Infirmary Health has sponsored the First Light Marathon and supported the
L'Arche community for several years," said Mark Nix, Infirmary Health
President, and CEO. "We are especially proud to be the presenting sponsor
of the new ServisFirst Bank Mobile Marathon benefiting L'Arche Mobile.
L'Arche fills a much-needed service to the community, one we hope continues
to grow and expand with support from other organizations and community
members of the Mobile Marathon."
"The First Light Marathon has become a landmark event for Mobile
benefitting an incredible organization, L'Arche Mobile. Rechristening this
race as the ServisFirst Bank Mobile Marathon presented by Infirmary Health
further establishes our city as a destination. Racers from across the
region travel to Mobile and experience the beauty of our City throughout
the course," said Mayor Sandy Stimpson, City of Mobile.
"The Mobile Sports Authority has been a proud partner of the marathon for
many years and has welcomed thousands of visitors to Mobile through this
event. With the fine sponsor partners which the marathon committee has
continually attracted, we believe the sky's the limit for this event," said
Danny Corte, Executive Director, Mobile Sports Authority.
The 18th annual ServisFirst Bank Mobile Marathon presented by Infirmary
Health will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2019. The full, half marathon
and 5-person relay will begin at 7:30 am at the corner of Government and
Claiborne Streets. The finish line will be at Dauphin and Conception
Streets, near Bienville Square.
For detailed information contact Marty O'Malley at 251-438-2094 or visit
www.MobileMarathon.org.
ABOUT L'ARCHE MOBILE
L'Arche Mobile is an organization where people with and without
intellectual disabilities share life together. L'Arche Mobile is a member
of the International Federation of L'Arche which consists of 147
communities in 35 countries. L'Arche Mobile began in 1974. Currently
L'Arche Mobile has 25 people with disabilities and 50 team members who
share life in midtown Mobile. Willie, who has been the official starter for
the marathon, has been living at L'Arche for the past 43 years. For more
information visit http://www.larchemobile.org
ABOUT SERVISFIRST BANK
ServisFirst Bank is a full-service commercial bank focused on commercial
banking, correspondent banking, cash management, private banking and the
professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state of
the art technology and a focus on quality service. Recently, the Bank
announced its assets exceed $7 billion. The Bank offers sophisticated cash
management products, Internet banking, home mortgage lending, remote
deposit express banking, and highly competitive rates. For more information
visit our website at https://www.servisfirstbank.com.
ABOUT INFIRMARY HEALTH
Infirmary Health grew from a community-based campaign in 1896, and the
original Mobile Infirmary opened in 1910, at Ann Street and Springhill
Avenue, Mobile. A few blocks and a century down the road, the 677-bed
Mobile Infirmary remains the cornerstone of Infirmary Health. Today,
Infirmary Health is the largest non-governmental health care system in the
state of Alabama. It serves an 11-county area of South Alabama and north
Escambia County, with 700 active physicians on the medical staff and more
than 5,600 employees. Infirmary Health is composed of five acute care
hospitals, three post-acute facilities, a physician clinic network of more
than 38 locations, six diagnostic imaging centers, two full-service breast
centers and a freestanding emergency department, along with other
affiliated entities. For more information visit our website at
www.infirmaryhealth.org.
ABOUT MOBILE SPORTS AUTHORITY
As a few examples of Mobile's sports venues, there is the Robert Trent
Jones Golf Trail, the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center – the world's largest
municipal tennis complex, and Hank Aaron Stadium – the home of the AA
Mobile BayBears named after hometown hero Henry Aaron, plus many more
venues. Combine all of this with a walkable downtown with attractions,
theaters, shops, restaurants, art galleries and accommodations, and
visitors can see why Mobile is kind of a big deal. And it's not really
hard to find, either! Mobile is easily accessible from three major
airports and Interstates 10 and 65 (and the Gulf of Mexico, if one has
their own boat). Please contact the Mobile Sports Authority today to
inquire about how easy it is to hold a sporting event in Mobile. It's as
our motto says, "Go All Out. We Do." For more information visit
www.mobilesportsauthority.com.
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