2024 Springapalooza 3K Mall Run - Run For Curt!
- Date Sat 23rd March 2024
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Avon Park, Florida
- Price $20.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting 2024 Springapalooza 3K Mall Run - Run For Curt! on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the vibrant Avon Park, Highlands. This exciting event is not just a race; it's a heartfelt initiative aimed at raising funds for a deserving double amputee and disabled veteran, Chief Warrant Officer Curt Ruggles. Participants can enjoy a scenic 3K course while contributing to a noble cause, with an entry fee of $15 until March 10th, and $20 thereafter.
All proceeds will support Curt's journey to regain his independence by helping him acquire a modified vehicle equipped with hand controls. This Springapalooza, witness the inspiring sight of Curt being pushed in his wheelchair by Cindy Marshall, editor of the Highlands News Sun, as they participate together in this meaningful race. As we rally around Curt and honor his service in Vietnam, let’s make this event a memorable celebration of community spirit. Join us in achieving our goal of raising $20,000 and help make Curt's dream of regaining independence a reality!
All proceeds will support Curt's journey to regain his independence by helping him acquire a modified vehicle equipped with hand controls. This Springapalooza, witness the inspiring sight of Curt being pushed in his wheelchair by Cindy Marshall, editor of the Highlands News Sun, as they participate together in this meaningful race. As we rally around Curt and honor his service in Vietnam, let’s make this event a memorable celebration of community spirit. Join us in achieving our goal of raising $20,000 and help make Curt's dream of regaining independence a reality!
Organiser's Description
Hosted by: Heartland Helping Hands Inc.
Organized by: Coach Chester Brojek
RUN FOR CURT!!
Entry Fee: $15.00 thru March 10th.
After March 10th the fee is $20.
This year Heartland Helping Hands will raise funds to benefit a double amputee, disabled veteran in need of a vehicle that the VA can modify for him to have transportation and regain his independence. Please follow his journey in the Highlands News Sun. [https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/highlands_news-sun/news/community-rallies-around-veteran-to-help-him-become-independent/article_5e51cab0-741b-11ee-82eb-d72f46f50f60.html] All proceeds from this 3K Mall Run will go towards our goal of $20,000 to help Curt get his vehicle with hand controls. He will be at the 3K Mall Run the morning of Springapalooza, pushed in his wheelchair for the race by Cindy Marshall, an editor at the Highlands News Sun!
HONORING A VIETNAM VETERAN
Chief Warrant Officer, Curt Ruggles of the United States Army served from 1970 to 1972 as a CW2 piolet expert in aviation in the Vietnam war. Curts plan after he completes his rehab is to find a place to live on his own that is suitable for his disabilities, but he will also need a vehicle equipped with hand controls due to his loss of legs. The 3K run for the Avon Park Springapalooza 2024 will be in honor of Curt and helping him to obtain these goals and regain his independence. My newspaper editor Cindy Marshall will be pushing Curt in a wheelchair for the Mall Run. Curt said his dream would be to return to Springapalooza in 2025 to join the 3K himself in honor of all of those who helped him. We are all hopeful that dream comes true as we follow his journey until then.
Organized by: Coach Chester Brojek
RUN FOR CURT!!
Entry Fee: $15.00 thru March 10th.
After March 10th the fee is $20.
This year Heartland Helping Hands will raise funds to benefit a double amputee, disabled veteran in need of a vehicle that the VA can modify for him to have transportation and regain his independence. Please follow his journey in the Highlands News Sun. [https://www.midfloridanewspapers.com/highlands_news-sun/news/community-rallies-around-veteran-to-help-him-become-independent/article_5e51cab0-741b-11ee-82eb-d72f46f50f60.html] All proceeds from this 3K Mall Run will go towards our goal of $20,000 to help Curt get his vehicle with hand controls. He will be at the 3K Mall Run the morning of Springapalooza, pushed in his wheelchair for the race by Cindy Marshall, an editor at the Highlands News Sun!
HONORING A VIETNAM VETERAN
Chief Warrant Officer, Curt Ruggles of the United States Army served from 1970 to 1972 as a CW2 piolet expert in aviation in the Vietnam war. Curts plan after he completes his rehab is to find a place to live on his own that is suitable for his disabilities, but he will also need a vehicle equipped with hand controls due to his loss of legs. The 3K run for the Avon Park Springapalooza 2024 will be in honor of Curt and helping him to obtain these goals and regain his independence. My newspaper editor Cindy Marshall will be pushing Curt in a wheelchair for the Mall Run. Curt said his dream would be to return to Springapalooza in 2025 to join the 3K himself in honor of all of those who helped him. We are all hopeful that dream comes true as we follow his journey until then.
Races
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2024 Springapalooza 3K Mall Run - Run for Curt!
Sat 23rd March 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$20.00
CLOSED
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