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$2,500 Donated To The Great Train Race In Fredericksburg

A Fredericksburg car dealership recently donated $2,500 to The Great Train Race, an annual event that helps support Loisann's Hope House.

From left, Brian Pessolano, director of The Great Train Race, accepts a $2,500 donation from Kevin Runey, general manager of Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg.
From left, Brian Pessolano, director of The Great Train Race, accepts a $2,500 donation from Kevin Runey, general manager of Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg. (Sheehy Toyota)

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg recently donated $2,500 to The Great Train Race, a youth running event that took place May 4 in downtown Fredericksburg.

“We were honored to support an event that promotes fitness, family, and fun,” said Kevin Runey, general manager of Sheehy Toyota of Fredericksburg. “The Great Train Race reflects exactly the kind of community spirit we’re proud to stand behind.”

Runey presented the donation check to the race's director, Brian Pessolano,.

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The annual running event raises money for Loisann’s Hope House, which provides assistance to homeless children and their families.

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