Proceeds from the April 7th event will sponsor 240 children for a full year − providing food, water, education, healthcare and most importantly, hope. Event proceeds increased the number of sponsored children to more than 360 total. The first-ever Security 5K event also kindled many colorful stories and highlighted the great sense of community and generosity of the security industry.

As in the case of the 2010 event, the organisers were overwhelmed by support from across all facets of the security industry. More than 470 runners registered for the event, and about 370 ran. Registrants included 116 female runners, and participants hailed from 13 countries and 37 states. The youngest runner was 13 and the oldest was 65. Over 30% of the runners were over 50 as well. First place overall female runner was Theresa Campbell of Reed Exhibitions (21:59), and first place overall male runner was John Donegan of L3 Communications (19:13).

Freeman, contractor of services to ISC West and its exhibitors, waived staff costs and fees for using audio-visual equipment during the 5K race and the awards ceremony, and Starbucks generously donated coffee to complement the post-race refreshments and food.

At the Reception and Awards Ceremony for Security 5K runners, Mission 500 awarded its second “Mission 500 Humanitarian Award” to Barbara Holliday, Director of Dealer Services at Monitronics Security. The award honors individuals in the security industry who make important contributions to those in need. Pelco by Schneider Electric was the first recipient of Mission 500’s Corporate Social Responsibility Award as well.

The Security 5K / Mission 500 Race at the 2011 ISC West Expo in Las Vegas is a collaboration between United Publications, Reed Exhibitions; and Mission 500.