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Greater Washington Chapter Alums, 

We’ve received inquiries from some of you about Run To Honor 2011, so want to share the following:

What is Run to Honor:

Run To Honor was created in 2007 by members of the Class of 1995, for the purpose of honoring their classmates killed in the War on Terror. Since its inception, Run To Honor has grown into a 501c3 (registered non-profit) charity with an expanded mission of honoring all Naval Academy Alumni lost in combat or military operations in service to our Nation. In a spirit of camaraderie, through participation in athletic events, we perpetuate the memory of our fallen brothers and sisters and provide support through renewed recognition of their sacrifice for the families they leave behind.

How it Works:

Every year we gather on Marine Corps Marathon weekend to reflect on the sacrifices made by our friends and to support and encourage the families they left behind. Alumni, friends, and families of honorees come from around the United States to attend our Memorial Dinner, run the 10k or marathon, spectate, and participate in the post-run social at the Run To Honor tent.

“How do I join?” 

  1. Go to our website www.RunToHonor.com and enter your email address in the box labeled “Join Run To Honor.” You will receive emails keeping you updated on all Run To Honor activities.
  2. Registration for the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM website) is available for active duty right now and will be open to the public on 23 February. Register as soon as you can, these spots fill up FAST! For those who are new to Run To Honor, we do not require you to register through our charity. Just register as you normally would, through the MCM website, and then send an email to runtohonor@gmail.com to let us know that you'll be running. Registration for the 10k is later. If you want help with training, training programs designed by Class of 1995 member and Marine Corps Marathon Champion, CDR Rich Cochrane, are available on the Run To Honor website.
  3. Purchase a Run To Honor shirt: Shirts will be for sale towards the end of Spring and you will receive notice via the email distribution. We will have shirts for sale during the summer and will announce this via email.
  4. If you would like to volunteer, send an email directly to RunToHonor@gmail.com.

Information about Run To Honor can be found at  www.RunToHonor.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/runtohonor.

In addition, please see the December 2010 issue of Shipmate Magazine for an informative article about Run To Honor and other organizations or events that honor our fallen shipmates.
 
Go Navy! 
 
Lee Geanuleas '77
President  GWC

 

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