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Raleigh, N.C.- More than 400 runners and walkers participated in the 6th Annual Minuteman Muster 5k and 8k races supported by the North Carolina National Guard Association in Raleigh, North Carolina, May 19, 2018.
This event included Soldiers of the NCNG, locals, several Veteran groups, and run clubs from the Raleigh area. The event was an excellent community outreach for NCNG Soldiers.
The proceeds from the event support the North Carolina National Guard Association, the North Carolina National Guard Museum and the Learning Excellence Center. The museum, in addition to units within the Guard and vendors, set up booths where participants and those supporting runners could learn about the National Guard and organizations the even supported.
“Soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard are a great inspiration to us,” said Taylor Morrison, Homebuilder Vice President of Finance and event volunteer. “It was a great opportunity to give back to an event organized by Soldiers and a way to give back to the community.”
This event attracted runners from several organizations who support veterans, including runners from the Nog Run Club, who in the past have sent care packages to deployed NCNG Soldiers.
“This race was a good challenging run,” said Maj. Leland Pearson, Operations Officer for the NCNG and Nog Run Club member. “We do a lot of fundraising for different organizations. This month we are fundraising to send care packages for troops overseas.
Awards were given to overall and age groups winners for both races, as well as team awards for group runners and local high school teams. The Minuteman Muster features athletes of all levels putting an emphasis on the importance of fitness and veteran support.
“This event is our way to give back to our veterans and those serving in any way that we can,” said Jim Grug, Chapter Captain for the Raleigh/Durham Chapter of Team Red White Blue.
| Date Taken: | 05.19.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 05.21.2018 16:07 |
| Story ID: | 277781 |
| Location: | RALEIGH, NC, US |
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