Marathon Runners Raise $10K For Wounded Warrier Project

November 19, 2012

Over six months ago, Brad King and Alan Moses began training for the Pensacola Marathon as an effort to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project.  They did not run in normal running attire, rather they ran the 26.2 marathon while wearing a 50 lb. ruck sack and military boots.  The pair received donations totaling over $9,000 for their effort at the 2012 Pensacola Marathon.

The Pensacola Marathon and Pensacola Sports Association has announced it will donate $1,000 to their effort, pushing them over the $10,000 threshold.

“What these young men did was nothing short of remarkable,” commented Ray Palmer, executive director of the Pensacola Sports Association, the management organization of the Pensacola Marathon.  “The event saw record growth this year and this was one aspect of the race, I believe, that contributed to the success.  This is our small way of saying thank you and congratulations to these guys for what they did.”

The Pensacola Marathon, a Boston Marathon Qualifier, saw a record field of more than 1,900 entrants for the race.

Additional on-course support for King and Moses came in the form of the Phat Girlz, a local Pensacola women’s running group.  Members from the club each “sponsored” a mile in which they ran a similar weighted pack alongside both men.

The pair plans to continue to run various events and challenges to raise the awareness and funds for the Wounded Warrior Project.  Their goal is to reach $30,000.

People can continue to contribute to the fundraiser by visiting the events website at www.marathonpensacola.com or by e-mailing Brad King at bradwick.king@yahoo.com.

Pictured top: Charlie Sherrill, PSA President Brad King, Alan Moses and Ray Palmer. Pictured inset: Brad King and Alan Moses. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “Marathon Runners Raise $10K For Wounded Warrier Project”

  1. Dawna on February 12th, 2013 8:10 am

    Happy Veteran’s Day!

  2. soonors on November 19th, 2012 12:08 pm

    OOOHHHAA gentlemen OOOHHHAAAA

  3. Jane on November 19th, 2012 9:17 am

    Wonderful way to show appreciation for what our vets have given for each of us!

  4. Nicole Barnes on November 19th, 2012 12:44 am

    I love this! Something to really be proud of guys… incredibly honorable! Wish you much continued success with your future endeavors!

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