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Help Military Families SOAR
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2016/05 - May
We’re all indebted to and thankful for the many military personnel who serve so valiantly to keep us safe.
Of these brave individuals who put themselves in harm’s way protecting our freedom, the Special Operations Forces from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force, are often on the forefront, and all too often make the ultimate sacrifice of losing their lives or becoming severely wounded.
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides needed support for these brave men and women and their families, including college scholarships for the surviving children of fallen Special Operations Forces; family and educational counseling, including in-home tutoring, as well as advocacy support; and immediate $3,000 financial grants to severely-wounded Special Operations Forces service members.
For 14 years a dedicated group of volunteers in Highlands has sponsored the Special Operations Adventure Race to support the efforts and programs of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
The race enters a new era this year under directors Nate Kreuter and Tom Baker, past race participants who are excited to lend their time and efforts to ensuring that this race continues to be more and more successful.
Kreuter is coordinating with local businesses for race sponsorships, and promises an exciting new course for participants to test themselves against.
“Racers who have participated in years past will see some familiar sights, as well as some entirely new terrain. We’re excited to host a reinvigorated race this year,”
he said.
This year the race will be held on June 11 and will allow solo racers and teams of two to test their mettle against mountainous terrain while running, cycling, paddling, rappelling and orienteering to raise funds for this special cause. This event is a true test of mind, body, and spirit and entrants can enter the Sprint Race of 32 miles, or the 60-mile Elite Race.
Prior to the race there will be a fundraiser pasta dinner at the Highlands Civic Center on June 10. The cost of the dinner is $10 and everyone is encouraged to come out and support this worthwhile cause. An after-race dinner is provided for racers and a guest.
For more information, visit soarhighlands.org.
