- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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39 people are interested
HOMESTRETCH FOR HEROES 5K Run on the Race Track!
ORGANIZATION: SALUTE, INC.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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39 people are interested
Join us as course marshalls, water or food station servers at the Arlington Race Course in Arlington Hts, IL.
For more information, contact us at: saluteinc@yahoo.com or at our website: www.saluteinc.org
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About SALUTE, INC.
Location:
14 N. Bothwell, Palatine, IL 60074, US
Mission Statement
SALUTE, INC. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and support of issues facing active military personnel, veterans and their families and to provide financial support through advocacy and fundraising.
Description
The History of SALUTE, INC.
SALUTE,INC. was founded in 2003 by Will and Mary Beth Beiersdorf of Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Shortly after 9/11, Will, a Naval Reservist, was called to active duty and deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for thirteen months. The severe financial impact his deployment had on his family came as a startling revelation.
While Will was serving in Cuba, Mary Beth was overwhelmed with the magnitude of what she and their three sons were facing. In addition to the lack of finances, Mary Beth and her children coped with the fear of the unknown and the emotional strain caused by their separation from Will.
With the help, support and outpouring of love from family, friends, their church and their community, they were able to survive. Upon Will's return, both he and Mary Beth felt the need to "give back" by helping others who were experiencing similar hardships.
In 2003, they decided to start an organization whose fundraising efforts would be based around a yearly Memorial Day Family Run/Walk. After sharing their vision with family, friends and pooling their resources, Salute was born!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Arlington International Racecourse2200 West Euclid AveArlington Hts, IL 60006
DATE POSTED
February 23, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A