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Kids & Family

Great Turnout for 5K Benefiting Travis Manion Foundation

Local martial arts school coordinated the family-friendly event.

Warminster Community Park, Warminster, Pa - Hundreds of runners & families came out to the East West Karate Family Fun Run & 5K, benefiting the Travis Manion Foundation. The run had other activities including a bounce house, appearances from Chewbacca & R2D2 of Star Wars fame, & local vendors. East West Karate Founder Shihan Mike Vacca stated: "It was a great turnout for the 5K charity event". When asked about why they chose the Travis Manion Foundation he said: "We were looking for a great charity supporting a good cause and Travis Manion was a great fit."

For more information or to donate to the Travis Manion Foundation go to www.travismanion.org

To learn more about East West Karate and their community events www.eastwestkarateandfitness.com

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