YOU CAN HELP
First and most importantly we need your presence at one or more Hero Markers near you. (Check out the Route for where we will be and when.) One of the most important ways to honor our California Fallen military is to be at a Hero Marker when the run team arrives. There will be a Hero Marker placed at every mile along the 150-mile route from Elk Grove to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. The runners need to be appreciated and encouraged as they are investing 3 days and going a distance of 150 miles in honor of our California Fallen and their families. By visibly showing support, it energizes the runners and inspires them to continue, knowing that there are others who appreciate the effort, not for themselves but for those who they run for.
Gold Star Families are encouraged to stand by your Hero's Marker, bring banners, photos, posters, friends, family and co-workers. (Think about bringing a piece of memorabilia about your Hero - a picture pin, patch, KIA bracelet, etc., to give to your runners). The run team will stop at your Hero Marker and honor you and your loved one. Check your hero's name on the Wall of Heroes to see the day and location, and the approximate time the runners will arrive.
Veterans and Patriots we need you to support our Gold Star Families and our Run Teams! Come out on your own or with your local organization (American Legion, VFW, etc.) Community clubs such as Elks, Rotary, Lions, Eagles, Chambers of Commerce, etc. We need everyone to be a part of making this tribute journey memorable.
Schools, churches, businesses, corporations, and members of the community, come out in your town and support our efforts.
REMINDER: Each Hero Marker is placed approximately one mile apart. Some placements may be along roads that are not conducive to safely standing on the side of the highway. Please use wise judgement when waiting for the runners to arrive. Safety for all is our number one concern. You may want to consider standing at another marker in a safer location.
We have specific days and estimated times scheduled so that you can plan your day around a Hero Marker.
Click on the "Hero Marker" link on your Hero's Page on the Wall of Heroes.
What we need - if you have any interest or contacts, please fill out our Contact Form and someone will contact you soon.
Police escort through each community
Hotels each night for runners, volunteers and families
Sponsors to offset cost of 3-day run
First and most importantly we need your presence at one or more Hero Markers near you. (Check out the Route for where we will be and when.) One of the most important ways to honor our California Fallen military is to be at a Hero Marker when the run team arrives. There will be a Hero Marker placed at every mile along the 150-mile route from Elk Grove to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. The runners need to be appreciated and encouraged as they are investing 3 days and going a distance of 150 miles in honor of our California Fallen and their families. By visibly showing support, it energizes the runners and inspires them to continue, knowing that there are others who appreciate the effort, not for themselves but for those who they run for.
Gold Star Families are encouraged to stand by your Hero's Marker, bring banners, photos, posters, friends, family and co-workers. (Think about bringing a piece of memorabilia about your Hero - a picture pin, patch, KIA bracelet, etc., to give to your runners). The run team will stop at your Hero Marker and honor you and your loved one. Check your hero's name on the Wall of Heroes to see the day and location, and the approximate time the runners will arrive.
Veterans and Patriots we need you to support our Gold Star Families and our Run Teams! Come out on your own or with your local organization (American Legion, VFW, etc.) Community clubs such as Elks, Rotary, Lions, Eagles, Chambers of Commerce, etc. We need everyone to be a part of making this tribute journey memorable.
Schools, churches, businesses, corporations, and members of the community, come out in your town and support our efforts.
REMINDER: Each Hero Marker is placed approximately one mile apart. Some placements may be along roads that are not conducive to safely standing on the side of the highway. Please use wise judgement when waiting for the runners to arrive. Safety for all is our number one concern. You may want to consider standing at another marker in a safer location.
We have specific days and estimated times scheduled so that you can plan your day around a Hero Marker.
Click on the "Hero Marker" link on your Hero's Page on the Wall of Heroes.
What we need - if you have any interest or contacts, please fill out our Contact Form and someone will contact you soon.
Police escort through each community
Hotels each night for runners, volunteers and families
Sponsors to offset cost of 3-day run
