Lance Cpl. Jeremy Kane 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk
Event Date
05/20/2012
Event TimeAll Day;
Location
Cherry Hill East High School
Kresson Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ
Lance Cpl. Jeremy Kane was a student at Rutgers-Camden studying Criminal Justice and Political Science. He had joined the Marine Reservists on September 11, 2006 because “he felt that every American had the duty to give back to his country.”
When his Reserve Unit was activated for deployment, Jeremy was hesitant leaving his mother behind, as Jeremy’s Father recently passed away from stomach cancer. Shedding his reluctance, Jeremy Kane deployed with enthusiasm because he knew it was the right thing to do. For this, Jeremy Kane made the ultimate sacrifice for his family, and country.
Marine Lance Cpl. Jeremy M. Kane died January 23, 2010 serving Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to
4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, based out of Camp Pendleton, California.
Every year the South Jersey community gathers for a 5K run/walk (whatever you prefer) to honor Jeremy’s sacrifice.
Each participant gets sponsors, and the money is used to create a veteran’s scholarship at Rutgers University which will honor Jeremy’s memory.
This years 5K Run/Walk will be held on May 20, 2012. Once again, the American Legion will flag the 5K Route. If you are interested in helping to flag the route, please contact Sue at 856-495-7270. Flagging will be done the day before the run, on Saturday, May 19th.
If interested in being a sponsor or participating in the Run/Walk, visit the following website;
http://jeremykanebenefitrun.webs.com/
The run/walk (whatever you prefer) is 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) long and begins at the Cherry Hill East High School. Allrunners are encouraged to get at least one sponsor to assist in raising money for the Jeremy Kane Scholarship. We encourage the entire South Jersey community to come out and honor a real American hero.
Water and food are provided, as well as an ambulance on standby. At the conclusion of the run, shuttle buses are available to transport participants conveniently back to their vehicles at Cherry Hill East High School parking lot. It is a lot of fun, and certainly for a great cause.
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