MSG Nick Sheperty Foundation Honoring A1C Keigan Baker, Virtual Run/Walk Challenge

Monday, April 17 – Monday, April 24, 2023 Past event
12:00 AM EDT (midnight)
Chesapeake, Virginia
$45.00 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join the MSG Nick Sheperty Foundation for the 2nd annual Virtual Run/Walk Challenge, taking place from April 17 to April 24, 2023, in Chesapeake, Virginia. This uplifting event honors the legacy of Airman First Class Keigan Baker, who served with distinction in the Air Force. Participants can choose their own race distances, tracking their miles throughout the week, all while contributing to a noble cause. Proceeds will help complete a memorial statue and support Keigan's family, ensuring his memory lives on.

Whether you walk, jog, or run, this challenge is open to everyone and encourages community spirit. The participant who logs the most miles will receive a special custom prize from Whiskey Decisions Wood Work. Don't miss out on this opportunity to commemorate a true hero while promoting fitness and camaraderie. Track your progress and submit your miles via social media or email by April 24, 2023, and help honor A1C Keigan Baker's remarkable life and service!

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    Memorial Shirt

    Monday, Apr 17, 2023

    $45.00

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Organiser's description

The MSG Nick Sheperty Foundation is excited to announce our 2nd annual virtual run/walk challenge honoring A1C Keigan Baker. Proceeds generated from this virtual challenge will go towards finishing a memorial statue and towards Kiegan's family.

AIRMAN FIRST CLASS KEIGAN BAKER
14 January, 1996 19 March, 2020

Keigan Baker joined the Air Force in 2018. He attended the Combat Control Selection Course; Airborne School; Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape; Air Traffic Control; Combat Controller School; and Special Warfare Pre-dive Course. Keigan was an Air Force Special Tactics Combat Controller assigned to the Special Tactics Training Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing. Keigan was awarded the Air force Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon, the Air Force
Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Ribbon, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Airman First Class Keigan Baker tragically died during a 2000-meter surface training swim during the Air Force Combat Dive Course in Panama City, Florida.

Keigan is survived by his family, friends, and teammates. He is loved and missed.

The week-long run/walk challenge starts at 12:00 am on 17 APR 2023 and ends at 11:59 pm on 24 APR 2023. The individual that submits the most miles walked or ran for the week will receive a custom prize by Whiskey Decisions Wood Work (Instagram and Facebook @Whiskey Decisions Wood Work). Participants can use any platform to track the week-long distances as long as a screenshot of miles is sent to [email protected] or on Instagram (MSG Nick Sheperty Foundation) by 11:59pm EST 24APR. The winner will be announced on 25 APR 2022.

Location

123 Virtual, Virtual, 23322, VA, United States

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