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Friday, 05 February 2010 10:07 |
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Roscoe Rush to host a 5 Mile Walk/Run for the Wounded Warriors Project
Pecatonica, IL- The Roscoe Rush announced today plans for the following event to assist service members who have been injured in the line of duty:
Event Name: Roscoe Rush Walk/Run for the Wounded Warrior Project
Event Short Description: A 5 mile Walk or run for the wounded
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the nonprofit organization Wounded Warrior Project, and will support a full range of programs and services for severely injured members and their families.
The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Thousands of troops have been wounded in recent conflicts, many of them suffering traumatic brain injuries, amputations and sever burns which may retire them from service.
More details about the event:
This event is sponsored by Pierce Distribution, ESPN 1380 Radio, and Pecatonica High School. Saturday June 12, 2010 the Roscoe Rush will host a 5 mile Walk or Run for the Wounded Warrior Project from 12-5pm, and help raise funds for all the Warriors who fought for us. Following the fundraising event the Roscoe Rush will host the Lake Country Cyclones to kick off their 2010 season...admission is free to anyone who participates in WWP Event and will be attending the game.
Message from event coordinator:
“Together, we can make a difference in the lives of U.S. troops who selflessly put their safety on the line every day. We are asking for your support to help raise the funds necessary to provide valuable programs and services for injured men and women returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan,” said Roscoe Rush General Manager Rob Feltner.
Message from the Wounded Warrior Project Executive Director:
"On behalf of the thousands of severely injured service members, we want to thank the Roscoe Rush for their dedication to our nation's heroes. Their commitment is helping ensure the tremendous personal sacrifices men and women make for our country are not forgotten," said Wounded Warrior Project Executive Director Steve Nardizzi.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Wounded Warrior Project serves to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, to help severely injured service members aid and assist each other and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. For more information, please visit http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
We wanted to give all participants enough time to do fundraising for this event. You can also make an online donation at http://www.proudsupport.kintera.org/roscoerush , we are also looking for volunteers and sponsors for this event.
For more information on this event please contact event coordinator Rob Feltner -
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or 815-988-8580 |
