Honor the Flame
- Date Sat 5th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Lewis Center, Ohio
- Price $39.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, in Lewis Center, Delaware, for the inspiring Honor the Flame event—a meaningful 5K family fun walk/run dedicated to raising awareness about the life-saving importance of working smoke detectors in every home. This engaging event aims to highlight the critical role that early detection plays in preventing fire-related tragedies, reminding us that something as simple as a functioning smoke detector can make a life-saving difference.
Honor the Flame not only serves as a tribute to those affected by devastating fires, including the memory of Diane Luikart, but also focuses on community action. By participating, you will help raise funds for the Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program and the Delaware County Tri-County Fire Department, which provide free smoke detectors to families in need. Together, we can protect lives, strengthen our community, and ensure that no one has to face the same heartbreaking loss. Sign up today and be a part of this vital mission!
Honor the Flame not only serves as a tribute to those affected by devastating fires, including the memory of Diane Luikart, but also focuses on community action. By participating, you will help raise funds for the Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program and the Delaware County Tri-County Fire Department, which provide free smoke detectors to families in need. Together, we can protect lives, strengthen our community, and ensure that no one has to face the same heartbreaking loss. Sign up today and be a part of this vital mission!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A MEANINGFUL 5K FAMILY FUN WALK/RUN DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE LIFE-SAVING IMPORTANCE OF WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS IN EVERY HOME.
_EVERY YEAR, LIVES ARE LOST DUE TO PREVENTABLE FIRE INCIDENTS. EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVESAND SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A FUNCTIONING SMOKE DETECTOR CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE._
Together we can Honor the Flame and Protect Every Life. Fire awareness. Let's come together and raise money to help keep our community safe. Diane Luikart lost her life in a tragic house fire. The fire began in her bedroom in the early morning hours, around 5:50 a.m. Diane was asleep in the living room and was unaware that the fire had started. She was only steps away from her front door and could have survived however, there was not working smoke detector to alert her.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT:
Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program
Delaware County Tri-County Fire Department
Your participation helps these organizations continue their mission of providing free smoke detectors to families who need them, ensuring safer homes and stronger communities. Dianes story is a heartbreaking reminder of how critical early detection is. A working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and loss.
OUR MISSION IS TO HONOR DIANES MEMORY, ALONG WITH ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY TRAGIC FIRES, BY RAISING AWARENESS AND HELPING PREVENT FUTURE TRAGEDIES.
_EVERY YEAR, LIVES ARE LOST DUE TO PREVENTABLE FIRE INCIDENTS. EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVESAND SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A FUNCTIONING SMOKE DETECTOR CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE._
Together we can Honor the Flame and Protect Every Life. Fire awareness. Let's come together and raise money to help keep our community safe. Diane Luikart lost her life in a tragic house fire. The fire began in her bedroom in the early morning hours, around 5:50 a.m. Diane was asleep in the living room and was unaware that the fire had started. She was only steps away from her front door and could have survived however, there was not working smoke detector to alert her.
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BENEFIT:
Delaware County American Red Cross Tragic Loss Program
Delaware County Tri-County Fire Department
Your participation helps these organizations continue their mission of providing free smoke detectors to families who need them, ensuring safer homes and stronger communities. Dianes story is a heartbreaking reminder of how critical early detection is. A working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and loss.
OUR MISSION IS TO HONOR DIANES MEMORY, ALONG WITH ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY TRAGIC FIRES, BY RAISING AWARENESS AND HELPING PREVENT FUTURE TRAGEDIES.
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$39.95
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685 Powell Rd, Lewis Center, 43035, OH, United States
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