M.Y. Hero 5k
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Past event
9:45 AM CDT
Double Springs, Alabama
$13.10–$33.60 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the vibrant M.Y. Hero 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in Double Springs, Alabama! This exciting event is dedicated to honoring the memory of Martin Young, a beloved community member, veteran, and devoted family man. Participants will have the chance to either challenge themselves in the 5K run or enjoy a more leisurely pace in the 1-mile fun run/walk, making it a perfect day for athletes and families alike.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Double Springs, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a noble cause. Proceeds will go towards the Martin Young Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to two seniors from Winston County High School. Join us in celebrating Martin’s spirit of service and community through this uplifting event, where your participation helps create brighter futures for local students! Don't miss out on this chance to run for a cause and experience the camaraderie of your neighbors.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Double Springs, this event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports a noble cause. Proceeds will go towards the Martin Young Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually to two seniors from Winston County High School. Join us in celebrating Martin’s spirit of service and community through this uplifting event, where your participation helps create brighter futures for local students! Don't miss out on this chance to run for a cause and experience the camaraderie of your neighbors.
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Races
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5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM CDT
$33.60
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Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:45 AM CDT
$13.10
Organiser's description
About M.Y. HERO 5K and 1mile fun run/walk
Martin Young was born and raised in Double Springs, Alabama, to Burnis and Barbara Young. He graduated from WCHS in 1987. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Teresa, for 22 years. They have 2 children, Cody and Caleb and one grandchild-Connor. He devoted a majority of his time through the years to helping with football and basketball. He loved being involved with his boys and their friends. He joined the National Guard in 1988 and served during Operation Desert Storm. He got out of the guard in 1996. He spent countless hours helping others, never asking for anything in return. He would often mow someone's grass while they weren't home and never let them know that he was the one who did it. If you were fortunate to have known him, you would know that Martin loved life.He loved to joke and cut up with people. He loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and just spending time with his family and friends. In November of 2008, he decided to rejoin the National Guard. He always felt the need to serve during war time. He often stated that he didnt feel like a veteran because he served stateside during Operation Desert Storm. I told him that I didn't want him to re-enlist, but I understood and would stand beside him 100%. He was deployed to Afghanistan in May of 2009. We talked on the phone or via webcam almost every day (twice a day most of the time). He returned home in April 2010. After returning home, he seemed ok but not the usual outgoing person that he was before. He attended counseling through the VA. He was released from counseling on February 8, 2011. PTSD claimed his life on February 15, 2011. Martin's family and friends have decided to honor his memory by creating a scholarship in his name. The Martin Young Memorial Scholarship will be given to 2 Seniors from WCHS (one girl and one boy) each year. To help fund the scholarships, we are having a 5K and 1mile fun run/walk to be held annually in his hometown of Double Springs, Alabama.
Martin Young was born and raised in Double Springs, Alabama, to Burnis and Barbara Young. He graduated from WCHS in 1987. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Teresa, for 22 years. They have 2 children, Cody and Caleb and one grandchild-Connor. He devoted a majority of his time through the years to helping with football and basketball. He loved being involved with his boys and their friends. He joined the National Guard in 1988 and served during Operation Desert Storm. He got out of the guard in 1996. He spent countless hours helping others, never asking for anything in return. He would often mow someone's grass while they weren't home and never let them know that he was the one who did it. If you were fortunate to have known him, you would know that Martin loved life.He loved to joke and cut up with people. He loved to make people laugh. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and just spending time with his family and friends. In November of 2008, he decided to rejoin the National Guard. He always felt the need to serve during war time. He often stated that he didnt feel like a veteran because he served stateside during Operation Desert Storm. I told him that I didn't want him to re-enlist, but I understood and would stand beside him 100%. He was deployed to Afghanistan in May of 2009. We talked on the phone or via webcam almost every day (twice a day most of the time). He returned home in April 2010. After returning home, he seemed ok but not the usual outgoing person that he was before. He attended counseling through the VA. He was released from counseling on February 8, 2011. PTSD claimed his life on February 15, 2011. Martin's family and friends have decided to honor his memory by creating a scholarship in his name. The Martin Young Memorial Scholarship will be given to 2 Seniors from WCHS (one girl and one boy) each year. To help fund the scholarships, we are having a 5K and 1mile fun run/walk to be held annually in his hometown of Double Springs, Alabama.
Location
Double Springs, AL 35553, Double Springs, 35553, AL, United States
M.Y. Hero 5k
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