Each year, the Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise proudly joins the Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K in Jacksonville, FL. Our squad walks, runs, and rallies to honor veterans and raise vital funds—raising a combined total of $21,497 to date.

📊 Fundraising Highlights

• 2024: $2,827 raised
• 2023: $7,349 raised
• 2022: $6,178 raised
• 2020: $3,585 raised
• 2019: $1,558 raised

📅 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Location: Wounded Warrior Project Headquarters

The Wounded Warrior Project provides life-changing support to veterans and service members. The Carry Forward 5K challenges participants to carry a flag, weight, or person—symbolizing the burdens our warriors face daily.

Meet Our Squad

Led by Duane Mallicoat, our squad includes passionate advocates like Gordon Reynolds and Brianna Butcher. Gordon shares:

“When we rally together for injured veterans, we help ensure warriors with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and physical injuries get the help they need—free of charge.”

Duane adds:

“We are proud to support the Wounded Warrior Project and honor the sacrifices of our brave men and women in uniform.”

Last Year’s Impact

In 2024, the Jacksonville Carry Forward 5K welcomed 1,909 participants and raised $223,313 through community and corporate support.

Learn more about the mission and impact of the Wounded Warrior Project.

Together, let’s carry hope forward—and honor those who’ve served with courage and sacrifice.