Benefitting: Disabled American Veterans Chapter 157
The Unforgotten Heroes Memorial Day Run features a 5K, 10K, & 1 Mile Fun Run. The event provides an opporutnity to come together as a community and remember those who paid the ultimate price defending the freedoms we hold dear. On this date, we will "run to remember."
The event takes place Memorial Day 2014.
At 7:55 AM, there will be a singing of our National Anthem and a prayer.
The 1 Mile Run then begins at 8 AM followed by the 5K & 10K start at 8:30 AM.
The net proceeds of this event will be donated to the Arlington chapter of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Chapter 157. Any donations made will be given to the DAV in addition to the funds raised by the run. We strongly believe in their mission and want to raise awareness about them as well as funds, so they can continue their acts of service to veterans and their families.
If you wish to make a donation by check, please make the check payable to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 157, and mail them to RunTIME Racing Services, ATTN: DAV, 3535 W. Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013
The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the following purpose: "Empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
- Providing free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of government;
- Providing outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally, and to disabled veterans and their families specifically;
- Representing the interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before Congress, the White House and the Judicial Branch, as well as state and local government;
- Extending DAV’s mission of hope into the communities where these veterans and their families live through a network of state-level Departments and local Chapters; and
- Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer programs."**
**This information is found on the website for DAV Chapter 157.
