Now in its fourth year, the sporting event will raise funds as part of Mission 500’s efforts to serve children in need. The game will take place at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park, N.J.
Mission 500, a nonprofit charitable organization, is urging security industry professionals to volunteer for a service trip to Puerto Rico this fall to assist families in need. The trip is scheduled for Oct. 31- Nov. 4.
Proceeds from the Mission 500 5K/2K Run/Walk will benefit children in the U.S., with a portion donated to a project in Puerto Rico to assist children living in poverty who have been affected by Hurricane Maria.
The New Jersey Electronic Security Association (NJESA) hosted its annual symposium at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, N.J., regarded among the industry’s top trade events in the Northeast region.
Mission 500 will host an awards ceremony in Las Vegas on April 12 during ISC West to honor Altronix Corp., along with three individuals.
Each year Mission 500 honors a security company and industry professional that has made significant contributions to those in need.
Security professionals from across the industry traveled to East Meadow, N.Y., to take part in the event and assist in fund-raising activities.
The annual event aims to raise $10,000 to provide needy families with fire-safety equipment including smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and more.
Sponsored by COPS Monitoring, the charitable event will distribute hundreds of backpacks filled with essential school supplies to needy children.
Mission 500 is relying on the support and dedication of the security industry to reach its goal of $75,000.