Each year, the Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise proudly participates in the Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K run or walk in Jacksonville, FL. Our dedicated squad has consistently raised funds to support this vital cause totaling $18,670 over the past 4 years. Here’s a look at our recent achievements:
- 2024: donate here or click here to sponsor a Grove Park Elementary student to participate
- 2023: $7,349 raised
- 2022: $6,178 raised
- 2020: $3,585 raised
- 2019: $1,558 raised
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
- Location: Wounded Warrior Project Headquarters | 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Sponsor a Grove Park Elementary Student for the Wounded Warriors Carry Forward 5K, a meaningful event dedicated to honoring and empowering our nation’s wounded warriors. This event not only promotes physical fitness but also instills a sense of community and support for our veterans. Your sponsorship will cover the registration fee, provide a race day t-shirt, and ensure that our students can proudly represent Grove Park Elementary school while supporting a noble cause. Each childs registered will also receive a participant kit that includes a bib and medal.
The Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit organization that provides essential support and services to veterans and service members who have sacrificed so much for our country. The Carry Forward 5K is an annual event that challenges participants to carry a flag, a weight, or another person for 5 kilometers, symbolizing the burdens that wounded warriors face every day.
Our Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise Squad, led by Duane Mallicoat, stands united with other passionate individuals, such as Gordon Reynolds and Brianna Butcher.
Gordon Reynolds, last years squad leader, emphasizes the impact of our collective efforts: “When we rally together for injured veterans, we help ensure warriors with traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and physical injuries get the specific help they need – free of charge. Every step we take and every dollar we raise contributes to mental health support, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care.”
Duane Mallicoat, another dedicated squad member, adds, “We are proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project and honor the sacrifices of our brave men and women in uniform. During the 5K, we experience camaraderie and gratitude, fueled by generous donations from our friends, family, and community.”
Last year’s Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville, FL saw 1,909 participants, along with corporate sponsorships, raising an impressive $223,313 for the Wounded Warrior Project.
For more information about the Wounded Warrior Project and the Carry Forward 5K, visit Wounded Warrior Project.
Together, let’s continue making a positive impact and supporting those who have served our nation selflessly.
