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1st Annual Wounded Warrior Project Airborne 5K Run/Walk

Over 47,000 servicemen and women have been injured in the recent military conflicts. In addition to the physical wounds, it is estimated as many as 400,000 service members live with invisible wounds of war including combat-related stress, major depression. and post-traumatic stress disorder. Another 320,000 are believed to have experienced a traumatic brain injury while on deployment.

WWP's 18 programs and services are uniquely structured to nurture the mind and body, and encourage economic empowerment and engagement.

All proceeds from the 5K run/walk will be donated to the nonprofit organization Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), and will support a full range of programs and servicesfor this generation of injured veterans and their families.

You may register the day of the event or pre-register at one of the following locations:

  • 116 E. Main St. Patchogue, NY 11772 (Army Office)
  • 281 Middle Country Rd. Selden, NY 11784 (Army Office)
  • 105 E. Main St. Smithtown, NY 11788 (Army Office)
  • 4175 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Rokonkoma, NY 11779, Second Floor (Army Office)
Day of Registration will start at 8:30 AM and the Race will start at 9:00 AM.

Registration Fee is a minimun $25 donation & the first 200 donations will recieve a t-shirt.

All ages are welcome.
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