North Highland Sponsors Hopebuilders 5K Run/Walk for Fifth Year

Annual race is a premier fundraising event supporting Levine Children's Hospital

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Oct 05, 2010, 08:00 ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte office of global consulting firm North Highland (www.northhighland.com) will once again serve as a key sponsor of the Hopebuilders 5K Run/Walk, an event it has supported for the past five years. The annual event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9, and is a premier family fundraising event benefiting Levine Children's Hospital (LCH).

In addition to serving as a significant corporate sponsor, North Highland's employees are making company-matched contributions and volunteering to lead race-day registration activities. Some employees will also actively participate, running/walking the 3.1-mile course.

"Making a meaningful and long-term commitment to our community is one of North Highland's founding tenets," said Navid Ahdieh, Vice President at North Highland. "Through personal experiences and volunteer activities, LCH has touched the lives of our team members, their families, friends and clients. It's a unique cause that we passionately support each year."

Levine Children's Hospital is the most comprehensive children's hospital between Atlanta and Washington, D.C. Located on the campus of Carolinas Medical Center, it serves as the regional referral center for pediatric trauma and pediatric surgical services.

"Community support demonstrates that commitment to excellence in pediatric healthcare remains strong," said Michael Rose, President of Carolinas HealthCare Foundation. "We depend on companies like North Highland that are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our children, and we are so appreciative of their continued support in helping our children receive the very best care – close to home."

North Highland opened its Charlotte office in 2001, which has grown to become the company's second-largest location in the United States. The Charlotte office commits significant funds and time to supporting the community through several major organizations that span four areas of focus: arts & culture, health & human services, education, and economic development.

For the fourth consecutive year, Consulting Magazine has recognized North Highland as a "Best Consulting Firm to Work For" (ranking #3 or #4 each year).

The Hopebuilders 5K Run/Walk is now in its fifteenth year and attracts supporters of all kinds. From corporate sponsors to competitive runners, fitness walkers and family teams – thousands have run or walked in honor or memory of special children in their lives. For more information or to register for the event, go to www.hopebuilders5k.org.

About North Highland

North Highland is a global, employee-owned consulting firm that delivers strategic business solutions to Fortune 1000 clients, government agencies and non-profits. The firm has 45 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit North Highland online at www.northhighland.com.