Peace, Love & AMM
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Location Aiken, South Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for a heartwarming celebration at the inaugural Peace, Love & AMM event, taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Aiken! This special 5K run/walk is dedicated to honoring the incredible legacy of Ann Marie McGhee on her milestone 50th birthday. With all proceeds benefiting the Ann Marie McGhee Foundation, your participation will not only commemorate a remarkable educator but also support future generations through scholarships and awards that embody her spirit of inclusivity, dedication, and passion for learning.
Whether you’re an avid runner or a casual walker, this event promises to be a vibrant and uplifting experience for all ages. Gather your friends and family to celebrate Ann Marie's profound impact on the community, while enjoying a day filled with positivity, love, and purpose. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable occasion and be part of a movement that continues to inspire and uplift!
Whether you’re an avid runner or a casual walker, this event promises to be a vibrant and uplifting experience for all ages. Gather your friends and family to celebrate Ann Marie's profound impact on the community, while enjoying a day filled with positivity, love, and purpose. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable occasion and be part of a movement that continues to inspire and uplift!
Organiser's Description
Help us celebrate Ann Marie's 50th birthday by joining the inaugural 5K run/walk. All proceeds benefit the ANN MARIE MCGHEE FOUNDATION.
A LITTLE ABOUT MRS. ANN MARIE MCGHEE:
Every now and then, a person comes into your life who enriches your world in unforgettable ways and even when they are no longer around, you are forever changed for the positive.
Ann Marie McGhee was that person. Mrs. McGhee touched the lives of so many people just by virtue of who she is, and her influence grew throughout her career as an educator. Teachers like Mrs. McGhee are rare gems. Every student who was fortunate enough to be in Mrs. McGhees class can attest to the immense positive influence she had. Mrs. McGhee had the innate ability to reach every student in her class and help them to become the best version of themselves.
Mrs. McGhee possessed so many amazing qualities that made her an amazing educator and person. She was dedicated to her work and deeply passionate about education. She was inclusive to everyone no matter the persons background or culture and made sure to not only include differences but celebrate them. Mrs. McGhee was a problem solver and bringer of solutions. Whenever a problem arose, she did not hesitate to jump in and work to find the best solution. Mrs. McGhee loved to learn, she adored her students, and had tremendous pride in Horse Creek Academy.
2023-2024 ANN MARIE MCGHEE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: MATT GODSON ($1000 SCHOLARSHIP)
In honor of Ann Marie, the 5th grade teachers at HCA created the Ann Marie McGhee Award given yearly to a outstanding 5th grader beginning in 2023. This is an annual award given to a fifth-grade student at Horse Creek Academy who consistently exhibits the following characteristics:
* Inclusive
* Giving
* Helpful
* Organized
* Dedicated
* Problem solver
* Loves to learn
* Pride in HCA
Award winners (who will also receive a $1000 scholarship when they graduate):
2022-2023 EMILY ANN MOORE
2023-2024 MASON AARON
_We are a 501c3 organization so thank you for your donation_
_***IF YOU SIGNED UP AFTER 8/20/24 YOUR T-SHIRT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. WE WILL ORDER MORE AND MAIL TO YOU AS SOON AS IT COMES IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING-WE HAD TO SUBMIT THE ORDER A MONTH AGO :)_
A LITTLE ABOUT MRS. ANN MARIE MCGHEE:
Every now and then, a person comes into your life who enriches your world in unforgettable ways and even when they are no longer around, you are forever changed for the positive.
Ann Marie McGhee was that person. Mrs. McGhee touched the lives of so many people just by virtue of who she is, and her influence grew throughout her career as an educator. Teachers like Mrs. McGhee are rare gems. Every student who was fortunate enough to be in Mrs. McGhees class can attest to the immense positive influence she had. Mrs. McGhee had the innate ability to reach every student in her class and help them to become the best version of themselves.
Mrs. McGhee possessed so many amazing qualities that made her an amazing educator and person. She was dedicated to her work and deeply passionate about education. She was inclusive to everyone no matter the persons background or culture and made sure to not only include differences but celebrate them. Mrs. McGhee was a problem solver and bringer of solutions. Whenever a problem arose, she did not hesitate to jump in and work to find the best solution. Mrs. McGhee loved to learn, she adored her students, and had tremendous pride in Horse Creek Academy.
2023-2024 ANN MARIE MCGHEE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: MATT GODSON ($1000 SCHOLARSHIP)
In honor of Ann Marie, the 5th grade teachers at HCA created the Ann Marie McGhee Award given yearly to a outstanding 5th grader beginning in 2023. This is an annual award given to a fifth-grade student at Horse Creek Academy who consistently exhibits the following characteristics:
* Inclusive
* Giving
* Helpful
* Organized
* Dedicated
* Problem solver
* Loves to learn
* Pride in HCA
Award winners (who will also receive a $1000 scholarship when they graduate):
2022-2023 EMILY ANN MOORE
2023-2024 MASON AARON
_We are a 501c3 organization so thank you for your donation_
_***IF YOU SIGNED UP AFTER 8/20/24 YOUR T-SHIRT MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. WE WILL ORDER MORE AND MAIL TO YOU AS SOON AS IT COMES IN. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING-WE HAD TO SUBMIT THE ORDER A MONTH AGO :)_
Races
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Peace, Love & AMM 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOON -
Peace, Love & AMM-Virtual Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
OPENS SOON
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