John R. Elliott HERO Walk Set For Sunday In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The annual John R. Elliott HERO Walk in Ocean City is set for this weekend. The walk is a 5-kilometer walk and a 5K run to promote the use of sober designated drivers and reduce the number of drunken driving tragedies. That is the mission of the John R. Elliott Hero campaign.

Bill Elliott and his wife, Muriel, of Egg Harbor Township, founded the HERO Campaign in 2000. Their son, John Elliott, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, was struck and killed by a drunken driver on his way home for his mother's birthday on July 20, 2000.

The driver was previously charged with driving under the influence and released. He got back in the car while he was drunk, killing himself and John Elliott.

John Elliott distinguished himself as a Human Education Resource Officer, or HERO, at the Naval Academy. HEROs are elected by their peers to counsel and mentor other members of their company. He was selected as the outstanding HERO in his graduating class.

The HERO Campaign partners with schools, colleges, law enforcement, highway safety agencies, bars, taverns, professional sports teams and healthcare agencies to end drunk driving by increasing the use of designated drivers nationwide.

Registration for the walk starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Sports and Civic Center, Sixth Street and Boardwalk. Run begins at 9:30 a.m. Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Walk at 11 a.m. Visit herocampaign.org or call 609-626-3880.
The following is a list of other upcoming events in Ocean City:

‘Peter/Wendy’ (Nov. 3 and 4): The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company’s Junior Company presents a lyrical interpretation of “Peter Pan” featuring students in grades 6 to 12. Jeremy Bloom strips the familiar story down to its emotional essence. This low-tech adaptation will mesmerize audiences of all ages. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 609-399-6111 or visiting oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

Trail of Two Cities (Nov. 4): This 5-kilometer run/walk travels one way over the Ninth Street causeway from Ocean City to Somers Point. Race begins at 8 a.m. Pre-register through www.ocnj.us/race-events.

Quiet Festival (NOV. 4 and 5): Ocean City once again will welcome the calmer season with its annual Quiet Festival. This year’s event will take place Nov. 4 and 5 and will celebrate all the resources of the Ocean City Community Center. The Ocean City Free Public Library, Ocean City Arts Center, Ocean City Historical Museum, Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center and Howard S. Stainton Senior Center each will be host to activities during the two-day festival. For more information on the events and a schedule, visit ocnj.us/quietfestival.

Veterans Day Program (Nov. 11): The annual ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

Holday Celebration of Fine Arts and Crafts (Nov. 11 and 12): More than 75 fine artists, photographers and handcrafters at the Ocean City Music Pier from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Hand-crafted, artisan-made items of every description from Christmas trees, ceramics, American Doll clothes, jewelry and reindeer to stained glass, candles, pet treats and art that can be framed while you browse. Every offering is handmade in the U.S. by the seller. Your $3 admission benefits the Ocean City Food Cupboard and the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. For more information, call 609-365-2239.

Image via herocampaign.org.

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