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2017 Religious Freedom Run and Walk in advance of Christian Documentary Release

TAMPA, Fla. -- President John F. Kennedy quoted the Irish statesman Edmund Burke when he said, "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Joshuacord, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is taking those words to heart by combatting a widespread and devastating form of evil - the ruthless persecution of faithful Christians - by holding the fifth annual Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017, to bring awareness to the plight of persecuted Christians and raise money to support the persecuted church.

The Freedom Run will consist of a chipped 5K course for those interested in running/walking the full distance, a shorter 1 mile kid friendly fun run/walk, and an opportunity for supporters to participate virtually from anywhere in the world if unable to attend in person. The run will start and finish at Al Lopez Park: 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa, FL.

Organizers expect approximately 350 participants and stress that this family-friendly event is open to everyone - runners, walkers, and supporters. Participants can register online via Active.com or mail in a registration form which can be downloaded at: http://www.joshuacord.org/5k. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to register in person on the morning of the run. All registrants, including those who participate virtually, will receive a race packet and a Dri-FIT race t-shirt in appreciation for their support of the persecuted church.

Early registration is $25 ($20 for active duty military) and will be open until November 10, 2017. After November 10 and up until the day of the run, registration will be $30 for all participants. Every dollar paid in registration fees will go directly to support the persecuted church. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to donate baby blankets, gloves, mittens, and hats, at the run. All donated items will be mailed directly to Christian refugees in the Middle East prior to the start of winter.

"The Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run was created to bring awareness to the ongoing plight of persecuted Christians," says founder Patrick Carberry. "Our goal is to help those who are persecuted for their faith by raising awareness and providing support to Christians in the Middle East and Africa. We are an advocate for people persecuted by violent Islamic extremists and are working to inspire Christians across America to stand united with those who do not live under the same blanket of freedom. Our goal is to provide courage, prayers and hope to the Persecuted Church."

In addition to the Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run, Joshuacord is working on a documentary that advocates for its Christian brothers and sisters. Joshuacord has teamed up with In Altum Productions, and film director, Jordan Allott, in an effort to promote solidarity and demonstrate support for those being persecuted for their Christian faith in northern Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Egypt, Sudan and other parts of the world.

The documentary trailer - "Christians in the Mirror" - will be released and distributed to all race participants at the Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run.

"The Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run gives all Christians an opportunity to show their support for fellow believers across the globe," Carberry says. "It's not just about religious freedom and the fight against terrorists. It's also a human rights issue that requires action and prayer on our part for change. Someone once said, 'Action does not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.' In John 13:34, Jesus told us that we should live our lives by showing love for one another. He said, 'a new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so also you must love one another.'"

Please join the Joshuacord team for the fifth annual Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run on November 18, in Tampa or as a Virtual Participant, and show your support for the Persecuted Church.

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For more information about the Freedom Run: http://www.joshuacord.org/5k/

For more information about the documentary: http://www.joshuacord.org/christians-in-the-mirror/

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Joshuacord Inc. Announces Fourth Annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run/Walk Nov. 19, 2016 Displaying Persecuted Ribbon for Support

TAMPA, Fla. -- Joshuacord, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Christian, nondenominational organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to the oppressed and persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Africa, will be hosting its fourth annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in Tampa, Florida.

The race will start and finish at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave. Tampa, FL. The registration fee is $25 for participants and $20 for active duty military if completed before November 10, and $30 the day of the event.

Registration can be done online via Active.com -- https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=17902454 -- or participants may download the registration form to mail from http://www.joshuacord.org/5k. Joshua 1:9 organizers are anticipating approximately 350 runners.

This is a family-friendly event and open to everyone so come join as a runner, walker, stroller, or cheerleader and supporter! You can also sign up to be a virtual participant from anywhere around the world and we'll mail out a race packet along with a dri-fit t-shirt to you so you can be part of the cause!

"The Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run was created to bring awareness to the ongoing plight of persecuted Christians," said founder Patrick Carberry. "Our goals are to raise ongoing awareness of the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and Africa, to be an advocate for those being persecuted by Islamic violent extremists, to activate Christians across America to stand united with Christians who are suffering for following Christ, and to give courage, prayers and hope to our brothers and sisters who are suffering.

"Now, the world media is finally reporting on the atrocities of Islamic extremism happening in the Middle East and Africa. Freedom of Religion is a cherished right for all Americans and all those who believe in freedom. More than ever now we need to act and to show solidarity and support those being persecuted for their Christian faith in northern Iraq, Syria, and other parts of the world, which are given a choice of converting to warped form of radical Islam, dying for their faith, or fleeing their homelands."

"The Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run gives all Christians an opportunity to show their concern and support to fellow believers," said Carberry. "It's not just about religious freedom and the fight against terrorists. It's also a human rights issue, and it requires action and prayer on our part for any chance of change. Someone once said, action does not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

"Please help us let our Christian brothers and sisters know that even though they may be persecuted for Jesus Christ and their faith, they are not forgotten. All of us who believe in human rights, religious freedom, and freedom of conscience must step up and speak out. We wear the 'Persecuted but not Forgotten' ribbon as a symbol to remember and pray for suffering believers."

The top of the ribbon is marked with the Arabic letter for N, pronounced Nun. ISIL terrorists have been marking Christian homes with this letter "N" to mark them as a Nasrani, the Arabic word for Christian or Nazarene. The ribbons will be available from our website and at the upcoming Joshua 1: 9 Freedom Run/Walk. http://www.joshuacord.org/ribbon/

"To prisoners of conscience throughout the world, take heart; you have not been forgotten. We, your brothers and sisters in God, have made your cause our cause, and we vow never to relent until you have regained the freedom that is your birthright as a child of God." - Ronald Reagan 16 April 1985.

St. Paul the Apostle instructed us. "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith". (Gal: 6:10).

Please help us by showing your support and join us at the Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run - in person or as a virtual runner. http://www.joshuacord.org/5k/

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Reach out with questions: 5k@joshuacord.org

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