Run for the Fallen
Run for the Fallen is a non-political cross country run dedicated to commemorating the American soldiers who have given their lives while serving our nation during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Beginning June 14, 2008, a dedicated team of runners will run one mile for every soldier killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. At the completion of every mile, an American flag and a personalized sign card will be placed in remembrance of each fallen soldier. The idea of this run grew from founder and director Jon Bellona, out of his love for running, his country, and his best friend, 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary, who was killed in Iraq over two years ago.
On Sunday, August 24, Run for the Fallen is asking Americans to run, wherever they are, one mile for a soldier killed in either Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Their mission is to raise awareness about those who gave all. They will tally all miles run and post them on our website (www.runforthefallen.org) as a reflection of honor and remembrance for our service members.
Run for the Fallen supports organizations helping wounded soldiers and their families, as well as the families who have lost a service member: Wounded Warrior Project, Yellow Ribbon Fund, Gold Star Family Support Center, and the 1st Lt. Michael J. Cleary Memorial Fund.
Please visit www.runforthefallen.org for more about this prodigious event, or email contact@runforthefallen.org
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