This is the third year for the Col John W Ripley memorial 5K race in Annapolis. The race has grown every year and this year there should be over 1500 participants. It is a great way to celebrate Veteran’s Day and the money raised goes directly toward making the lives of disabled veteran’s better. From Stephen Ripley via Seamus: On Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 9AM we will be holding the 3rd Annual John Ripley Memorial Race at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, MD. This event is dedicated to the legacy of my father, Col John W Ripley, USMC. Our mission is simple – to raise as much money as possible for our wounded veterans returning home, and to honor a great Marine. Over the past two years, our race has raised nearly $25,000 and has doubled in size each year. We hope to have 15000 competitors this year and are in the process of raising $150k in donations. We are working to elevate the event to a National level, not only in attendance, but also in sponsorship…. …All of our proceeds from the event go directly to wounded veterans at the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (IMSFF). The IMSFF is one of the largest, non-profits supporting our US Military and Marine Corps. To date they have raised over $45 million since their inception in 2005. We pride ourselves in passing 100% of our proceeds to this organization and look to continue that in the future. You can register to participate in the race or make donations at their website www.ripleyrace.com. [and if you register and wear your premium race shirt, you get free beer at the post party at Fado's after the race!]
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Oct 13 2011, 03:54 AM
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