By committing to this event, and pledging to raise money for its success, you are helping raise invaluable funds to enhance the quality of life for men and women learning to cope with post traumatic stress (PTSD) from combat related and sexual trauma.

We are dedicated to this underserved population and all proceeds raised from the Run will allow us to build on the programs we currently offer. With your support, we can make a difference and teach people in our community with PTSD the life skills and abilities they need to live more productive, meaningful lives.

 

We wish you all the success possible. Train, set and achieve new goals, enjoy the race… and get all the sponsors you can, so when you cross that finish line, we will all be winners – you, and all the people with PTSD and disabilities in our community that need our help!

Even if you've never raised money before, our materials and strategies will make it easy for you to solicit and collect sponsorships from friends, family, colleagues, neighbors, and others. Experience has shown that it is not only possible, but enjoyable, to set and reach your goals. Please refer to the sample letters found on your personal fundraising page center, that explains the programs the Run supports, and you will be surprised to see how quickly friends, family, and co-workers will respond to your request to help this wonderful cause. Just remember to make it personal as well, as you want them to know that they are sponsoring YOU and YOUR efforts! And, as many companies offer charitable donation matching programs, make sure to ask your sponsors to check with their employers, as it will help you meet your goal ever more quickly.

No! The Run is designed as a day of fun and fitness for the whole family. It is also attended by family members and friends and supporters from the community who look forward to it as a fun and exciting community gathering.

In addition to the races, the Run features lunch trucks, 9:30am to 1:30pm; babysitting area open from 7:00 am – noon, music and more. Runners enjoy additional benefits that include pre-race stretches and warm-ups led by professional fitness staff, and great giveaways; trophies for the top three winners, medals and more. 

Either! Participants can run alone or create their own team to run route with or without guidon along the tree-lined streets and trails. 

Absolutely! It might take a little training and coaching, but many of our participants are first-timer runners. Whether you are a novice, signed up for our 5K run/walk, or a serious athlete, we will be here to inspire you every step of the way. We are also offering other motivational programs to help you train, attain new fitness goals, and build endurance, so you can maximize your performance.

And on the day of the Race, you can take part in pre-race stretches and warm-ups led by our professional fitness staff. Our hope is to inspire you to achieve ultimate “personal wellness” and, at the same time, participate in a competitive and family friendly athletic event that will allow you to spend meaningful time together with family and friends.