On Saturday May 22nd, a 5K and 2 mile walk will be held at Matter Park in Marion, Indiana to raise money for the SFC Collin J Bowen Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded yearly to deserving Grant County high school students. The race was started in 2008, shortly after Bowen was injured by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. He later died from his injuries. Since the inception of the Run for Freedom, over $9000 has been given to high school students.
This event is very special to First Farmers Bank & Trust as a family member of one of our employees was killed overseas serving our country. A memorial will be built in Matter Park to remember all those in Grant County who have been killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.
As mentioned, the race takes place on Saturday, May 22nd at Matter Park. Pre-race ceremonies will begin promptly at 9:20am and includes an invocation, the National Anthem, the reading of Grant County's fallen soldiers, presentation of the colors, and the playing of Taps. You can register for the race by visiting www.runforfreedom5k.com. You can also register the day of the run, but the cost goes up slightly. The Free Kids Fun Run starts at 9:45, followed by the start of the 5K run and 2 mile walk at 10:00am. Race registration and Start/Finish are at Shelter #5 near the Bandshell. Come out a join a great cause and show your pride, patriotism, and appreciation for the American Solider. All proceeds will go to support the SFC Collin J Bowen Memorial Scholarship.
After the race, there will be a free picnic including hamburgers, hot dogs, and chips. The scholarship awards ceremony will take place at the Matter Park Ampetheater immediately following the race.
Please visit www.runforfreedom5k.com for more information.
This event is very special to First Farmers Bank & Trust as a family member of one of our employees was killed overseas serving our country. A memorial will be built in Matter Park to remember all those in Grant County who have been killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.
As mentioned, the race takes place on Saturday, May 22nd at Matter Park. Pre-race ceremonies will begin promptly at 9:20am and includes an invocation, the National Anthem, the reading of Grant County's fallen soldiers, presentation of the colors, and the playing of Taps. You can register for the race by visiting www.runforfreedom5k.com. You can also register the day of the run, but the cost goes up slightly. The Free Kids Fun Run starts at 9:45, followed by the start of the 5K run and 2 mile walk at 10:00am. Race registration and Start/Finish are at Shelter #5 near the Bandshell. Come out a join a great cause and show your pride, patriotism, and appreciation for the American Solider. All proceeds will go to support the SFC Collin J Bowen Memorial Scholarship.
After the race, there will be a free picnic including hamburgers, hot dogs, and chips. The scholarship awards ceremony will take place at the Matter Park Ampetheater immediately following the race.
Please visit www.runforfreedom5k.com for more information.
