MCVET Hosting 2021 Veterans Day Virtual Run & Walk

BALTIMORE–The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc. (MCVET) – the nation’s premier program for helping homeless veterans and veterans in need heal and achieve independence, self-sufficiency and permanent housing – invites the community to commemorate Veterans Day in a meaningful way.

For the second year in a row, the nonprofit’s signature fundraiser will be transformed into a virtual event to coincide with the national holiday. Runners and walkers can operate at their own pace – outside or on a treadmill – alone or with a group of friends, from Nov. 4 through 11:59 p.m. EST on Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) to complete 3.1 miles for the 5K or 6.2 miles for the 10K.

“Having one virtual race under our belts gives us the opportunity to ensure all race registrants have the best experience possible; however, we should never forget the funds raised keeps our unsung heroes from sleeping on the streets of America,” said MCVET Executive Director Jeffery L. Kendrick.

All participants will receive a Certificate of Appreciation and virtual thank you messages from homeless veterans. They also will be automatically entered in drawings taking place Nov. 11for such prizes as an overnight stay at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Hotel, gift certificates to Rec Pier Chop and Ruth’s Chris Steak House Gift Certificate, and retail gift cards.

Clarence “Tiger” Davis, former chairman of the Baltimore City Veterans Commission, will serve as Race Marshall. A former Maryland State Commander and Region Vice Commander of NABVETS, Davis received the Maryland Distinguished Service Cross and was inducted into the National Hall of Fame for the Montford Point Marines.

Proceeds from the Virtual Run & Walk will help MCVET continue to provide Housing, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counseling, Education & Employment Services, Case Management comprehensive services to help veterans rejoin their communities as productive citizens. Entry fees are $35 with online registration available at

https://runsignup.com/mcvet.

Event sponsors to date include Beck & Call Professional Services, LLC, Brooks Benefits Services, LLC, DAVM.R. Sarge Warehime, Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors, Towers Care Credit Union, Truist Bank and WeCare Private Duty Services, Inc.

To learn more about the MCVET, the Veterans Day Virtual Run & Walk and sponsorship opportunities, call Development Director Cereta Spencer at 410-576-9626 ext. 235 or email cspencer@mcvet.org.

The Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 organization established in 1993. Using a “Veterans Helping Veterans” philosophy, it has provided residential shelter and wrap around supportive services for homeless men and women veterans to over 11,000 veterans from all branches of the military, without regard to their character of service. For more information, visit www.mcvet.org.