Our Mission:The California Run for the Fallen is an organization of runners and support crew whose mission is clear and simple: To raise awareness for the lives of California service members who have fallen Post 9/11/2001 including casualties of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN and INHERENT RESOLVE; to rejuvenate their memories and keep their spirits alive; to support organizations that aid California Gold Star Families, and to aid in the healing process for those families whose lives have been affected by combatant or non-combatant situations.
Our Vision:On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 11, 12 & 13, 2019 a team of runners will embark on a 150 mile run through California. At each mile, the Run Team will place an American flag with a personal biographical card for each California service member who has fallen. Each mile ran and each flag saluted is to pay homage to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice and to their families left behind. Our intent is to create a 150 mile long memorial trail through California.
About Us:California Run for the Fallen consists of a dedicated team of Active Duty runners, medics, and many other Active Duty, Retired Military, Reserve, Veterans, American Gold Star Mothers, Gold Star Families, Warriors Watch Riders, Patriot Guard Riders, and community leaders and businesses.
We have aligned ourselves with "“60th MXG Top III", a 501 (c) (3) organization that also has no political affiliation or agenda. The 60th MXG Top III’s mission "Promote, within the members of the Maintenance Group top three, unity and esprit de corps, mentorship and networking. Inspire leadership qualities and enhance the professional image of all enlisted military members and educate the enlisted force about Air Force traditions, customs and heritage." Special thanks to the Founders of the CA Run for the Fallen
Lt. Col. Elizabeth Clay and Christopher Clay, MSgt (Retired) Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA. (2010- 2012) Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL. (2012- 2013) |
Organization:60th Maintenance Group Top III Organization,
Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA Charles Forrest -- 2019 Director, Finance/ Comm David Ellestad -- 2019 Co-Director, Finance/Comm Alana Valdez -- 2019 Honor Run Team Nathen Walsh -- 2019 Honor Run Team Justin Horn -- 2019 Closing Ceremony Brandon Scott -- 2019 Closing Ceremony Joshua Morales - 2019 Logistics Steven Stanford - 2019 Logistics Charles Wetzel -- 2019 Logistics Lauren Vanover -- 2019 Media/Communications Anthony Grigg -- 2019 Motorcycle Escorts Adam McPhail-- 2019 Sponsorship/ Fundraising Robert Sonnick -- 2019 Sponsorship/ Fundraising Denise Russell --2019 5K Run/ Walk John Higgs --2019 5K Run/ Walk Garrett Bodie- 2019 5K Run/ Walk TBD -- 2019 Medic Civilian Support Karl Knutsen -- CA RFTF Ambassador - Manteca Bill Myers -- CA RFTF Ambassador- Antelope California Gold Star Families Loretta & Sheldon Bridges, Tracy, CA -- Tracy Dinner Julia Conover, Tracy, CA -- Tracy Dinner Kevin Graves, Discovery Bay, CA -- Run Coordinator, Sponsors Leianne Graves, Discovery Bay, CA -- Logistics/Finances Roxane Langevin, Walnut Creek, CA -- Media/Website Suzy Maddox -- Elk Grove Dinner Jan Martinez, Tracy, CA -- Tracy Dinner Karen Meredith, Lincoln, CA -- Media/Website Bill & Laureen Myers, Antelope, CA -- Logistics |
