Granville Health System Foundation Celebrates Record-Breaking Turnout at the 11th Annual Granville Ambulance Chase & Food Truck Rodeo
Oxford, N.C. – March 18, 2025 – The 11th Annual Granville Ambulance Chase & Food Truck Rodeo, hosted by the Granville Health System Foundation, was a resounding success, drawing more than 400 participants to downtown Oxford on Saturday, March 15th. This record-breaking turnout is a testament to the community’s ongoing commitment to health, wellness, and support for Granville Health System.
The Granville Ambulance Chase & Food Truck Rodeo has become a beloved tradition, bringing together runners, walkers, families, and health enthusiasts for a day of fitness, fellowship, & fun. This year’s event once again highlighted the energy and unity of our community.
Congratulations to all participants! We proudly recognize our top finishers:
10k Competitive Race Winners: Roman Acosta & Josey Acosta
5k Competitive Race Winners: Aaron Stroud & Leanna Wimsatt
“The 2025 Ambulance Chase was another incredible success, bringing our community together for an event that supports health and wellness across Granville County,” said GHS Foundation Board Chair, Xavier L. Wortham. “We are grateful for the dedication of our hospital staff, volunteers, and participants, whose energy and enthusiasm make this day so special. It’s a true reflection of what we can achieve when we come together.”
The Granville Health System Foundation extends sincere thanks to the many sponsors whose generosity continues to drive the success of this event. Your support helps us further our mission of promoting wellness, accelerating healing, and inspiring hope throughout Granville County and beyond. A special thank you also goes out to our amazing volunteers who gave their time and talents to ensure a safe, smooth, and memorable day for all. We are equally grateful to the City of Oxford and its departments for their partnership and hospitality, providing a beautiful and welcoming setting for this community celebration.
As we celebrate this year’s achievements, we’re already looking forward to the next one! Mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Granville Ambulance Chase & Food Truck Rodeo on March 21, 2026, where we will once again come together to support our community hospital, Granville Health System.
About Granville Health System Foundation
The mission of Granville Health System Foundation is to serve as a charitable resource for Granville Health System (GHS), supporting its commitment to providing quality health care to all citizens of the community, where they work and live. The Foundation builds support for GHS and provides financial resources to purchase new equipment, develop new services, maintain, expand, and improve facilities. For more information about the Granville Health System Foundation, or to make an online contribution, please visit www.ghsfoundation.org. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
About Granville Health System
For more than 100 years, Granville Health System has been delivering quality healthcare. To meet the growing needs of its community, Granville Health System has expanded its services throughout Granville County, offering convenient access to medical care where its citizens work and live. The Granville Health System main campus is located at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more information about Granville Health System visit GHS online at www.ghsHospital.org.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Lauren Roberson, Marketing & Foundation Director
919-690-2148
lbroberson@granvillemedical.com
