Wounded Hero 5K, Free Concert Set For June 16 In Warminster

There's something for everyone at this year's Wounded Hero 5K on June 16th at Warminster Community Park. This year will be Operation Ward 57's Honor & Courage Program's 6th year for the 5K that benefits our nation's wounded heroes and their caregivers. Each year hundreds of runner's and walkers come together to show their appreciation for those who have sacrificed so much for all of us.

This year there will be a special tribute to our Vietnam Veterans. The Honor & Courage Veterans Crisis line has noticed a significant increase in calls from Vietnam Veterans. Our Vietnam Veterans are getting older, retiring, and some are falling ill, which leaves more time to reflect back on their time in Vietnam. So this year, the one mile walk is in honor of our Vietnam Vets, both living and fallen - "The Vietnam Veteran One Mile Honor/Memorial Walk"

Each year we love to see our nation's youth learning more about the sacrifices of our Heroes, and meeting these Heroes in person. It makes us so happy to see a small child walking up to a Veteran and asking them for their autograph! If you have a child between the ages of 5 & 12 years of age, they can show their appreciation for our Veterans by running the "I RAN A MILE FOR A HERO" one mile fun run! Kids will also receive their own special shirts that they can wear with pride.

Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. as we escort our Wounded Heroes and Vietnam Veterans into the event - you WON'T want to miss this - make sure you have your camera's ready for some great photo's! Guest speakers of the day are,Wounded Warrior and Army Veteran - Mary Dague, and Wounded Warrior and Army Veteran Andrew Smith. The day will also include a special appearance from the Philly Phanatic, the DC & Marvel Comic Characters, food by Mission BBQ,the Bucks County Fallen Heroes display, face painting, amazing raffle items, and a FREE Concert at the end of the race. Country Music performer Sarah Martin will be opening for the awesome band Remember September!

So put on your running (or walking) shoes and be prepared for an amazing, fun filled, patriotic day! If you are staying for the concert we advise that you bring a lawn chair or blanket. To register for the Wounded Hero 5K, the Vietnam Veteran One Mile Honor/Memorial Walk, or the kids "I RAN A MILE FOR A HERO" one mile fun run, please visit www.woundedherorun.com

For further questions, please contact Heather Sliwinski (Race Director) at heatheropw57@gmail.com