9/11 Memorial 5K Race/Walk for the benefit of Veteran’s Organizations

The Knights of Columbus are organizing the 2nd

annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Race/Walk for the benefit of Veteran’s Organizations.

Florham Park, NJ.   The Knights of Columbus announced plans to donate all net profits from their 2nd annual 9/11 Memorial 5K Race/Walk to assist service members who have been injured in the line of duty; as well as the families of those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice.  All net proceeds from the event will be donated to the nonprofit organizations Wounded Warrior Project and That Others May Live Foundation.  Both organizations support a full range of programs and services for this generation of Warriors and their families.

Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) began when several veterans

and friends, moved by stories of the first wounded service members returning
home from Afghanistan and Iraq, took action to help others in need. What
started as a program to provide comfort items to wounded service members has
grown into a complete rehabilitative effort to assist warriors as they recover
and transition back to civilian life. www.woundedwarriorproject.com    

That Others May Live Foundation

provides critical support, scholarships, and immediate tragedy assistance for

the families of United States Air Force Rescue Heroes who are
killed or severely wounded in operational or training missions. www.thatothersmaylive.org

This 5K will take place on Saturday, September 14th,
2013 at The Green in Florham Park.   The
Green is located at 180 Park Ave in Florham Park; and is also home to the New
York Jets Training Center.   The run/walk
is open to all; serious runners should note that the race is sanctioned by
USATF-NJ and will carry Grand Prix Points. 
Computerized timing will be provided by CompuScore.   The race start time is 9am.  All participants are invited to arrive early and
take part in free warm up and stretching activities lead by the certified
trainers from Affinity Fitness.    After the race, runners and walkers will be
able to receive free massages from the expert hands of Massage Envy.   This year the Knights have added a
refreshment area where participants can rest and grab a drink and some food
before and after the race.      

“We
are extremely happy with the support we have been receiving” said Sergio
Bordenabe, event coordinator.  “We are seeing
interest in both individual and corporate participation.  Last year’s sponsors: The Rockefeller Group, Paul
Miller Porsche, Union Center Bank, Massage Envy, Chadwick Financial and Florham
Park Soccer Association are all back as sponsors.   We also have Affinity Fitness leading us in
the warm-ups.    New to Florham Park and
1st time sponsors include Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, Let’s Yo and

Hi Five Pics.  We are grateful to our
sponsors; and hope to welcome many more.” 

For more information on running/walking the race, or information on the many sponsorship opportunities available, please visit www.kofc2248.org or contact Sergio Bordenabe via email at info@kofc2248.org or call 973-727-4125.