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Plainfield 5K Charity Race to Help Wounded Veterans
5th annual charity race is looking for "Warriors" to help "Wounded Warriors"! Run this fun race to help military heroes with mobility needs
Operation Welcome You Home is gearing up for its 5th annual Wounded 5k Warrior Charity Run and is still looking for participants.
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The 5K helps raise money for wounded veterans in need. Over the years, the group bought several action track wheelchairs, which are customized for each warrior in need and cost between $15,000 and $18,000. The organization was also able to purchase a John Deere riding lawn mower with a snow blower for a warrior. Numerous other services have been given to wounded military and their families to assist in day to day needs.
April 30th is the last day to register to guarantee a free T-shirt. However, same day registration is available. Cash only on race day please. All participants this year, both runners and walkers, that finish the 5K will receive a finishing medal. A live results station will allow runners to see their results as soon as they cross the finish line. In addition, three water stations will be positioned throughout the race and free downloadable photos of the race, registrants, sponsors and more will be available after.
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Morsovillo said that while all causes are great, this one is really special. “It’s honoring the men and women who protect our freedom,” she said.
The 5K will be held at 8 a.m. May 28th at the Plainfield North High School.
Additional information about the charity organization:
Since 9-11-2001, over 32,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines have been injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Operation Welcome You Home, NFP (OWYH) wants to make sure these honorable and dedicated young men and women, and all of our past warriors who served including WW II, Korean and Vietnam Veterans, are not forgotten by those they swore to protect... the citizens of the United States of America. As such, OWYH is sponsoring a 5k race from which all proceeds will benefit our local Wounded Warriors. Click on the link below (or cut and paste) to your web browser for additional information on the run.
