
🏃♂️ JOIN US AT OUR NEXT EVENT: MILES FOR MONTAGNARD 5K 🏃♀️
As an official sponsor and partner of the Montagnard Association of North Carolina (MANC), the US-ASEAN Young Professionals Association (UAYPA) invites our community, supporters, and partners to run, walk, and move with us for a great cause! 💙✨


📍 Event Details
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📅 Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
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⏰ Time: 9AM
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📍 Location: Bur-Mil Park
5834 Bur Mill Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
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👟 Event Type: Timed 5K Race & Fun Run/Walk (Open to all ages and fitness levels!)
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🎈 Kids: Children 10 and under participate FREE (Untimed)
🎯 Why We're Running
All proceeds directly fund the development of the future Montagnard Community Wellness Center—a dedicated facility designed to expand healthcare access, youth leadership programs, mental health support, and holistic wellness resources for local refugee and immigrant families.
By participating, you help raise awareness, increase visibility, and strengthen support for community empowerment and cultural preservation.
📲 Sign Up & Get Involved
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🏷️ Early Bird Discount: Register by September 1, 2026 to secure early bird pricing!
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👟 Register Now: Click Here to Register for the 5K
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📢 Spread the Word: Share this event with your professional network, running groups, and local community to help amplify our impact!
🤝 Partnership Spotlight
This event marks an exciting milestone in UAYPA's ongoing collaboration with MANC!
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🌿 Community & Heritage Context:
"Montagnard" refers to the indigenous ethnic groups originating from the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Following decades of migration and resettlement, North Carolina has proudly become home to the largest Montagnard population outside of Southeast Asia.
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🎯 Shared Mission & Strategic Alignment:
As a vital community anchor, MANC advances health equity, youth mentorship, elder care, and cultural preservation across the region. Through this partnership, UAYPA and MANC aim to empower the next generation of leaders, foster long-term community wellness, and strengthen representation across the Southeast Asian diaspora.
Come run, walk, and stand with us as we build a healthier, stronger community together!