Team Marine Parents™ is comprised of teams of individuals nationwide that participate in walks, runs, marathons, bicycling, triathlons, swimming, motorcycle runs, and other events nationwide. The goal of Team Marine Parents™ is to promote an awareness of "Support Our Troops" in communities around the United States through participation in and donations to troop support programs from MarineParents.com.
Team Marine Parents™ t-shirts are provided to each participant. Spectators are encouraged to purchase Team Marine Parents t-shirts for the events.
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Twelve MarineParents members have signed up to participate in the Jerabek Memorial Challenge on Saturday August 9th. Collectively, the team has a fund-raising goal of $3500 and 100% of proceeds will be used to fund the Care Package Project™. This event is organized by Gold Star parents, Ken and Rita Jerabek, in honor of their son Ryan. Ryan Jerabek gave his life in honor of freedom on April 6, 2004 in Ramadi Iraq.
Participants have a choice of running 4 miles or walking 2 miles and the route takes place on the roads Ryan ran in preparation for joining the Marines. The intention of this event is to honor all our service men and women, thank our veterans, and remember our fallen heroes. There will be lots to see and do: skydivers, live music, Patriot Guard Riders, military vehicles, and Marines running in formation will all be part of the entertainment!
Following the run/walk event, there will be a MarineParents potluck picnic held at the same location. We will have full use of the facility, which includes a park shelter (stove, fridge, sink, grills, even ice!), tents, tables, and chairs. A block of rooms for our group has been reserved at a hotel just 12 minutes from the park.
Participation in the event is not necessary to attend the picnic.
If you would like to contribute to the team goal, click here.
We are still looking for participants to join us at the following events:
The Boot Camp Challenge on October 4th, 2008 San Diego CA
The Marine Corps 10K on October 26th, 2008 Washington DC
The Marine Corps Marathon on October 26th, 2008 Washington DC
Additional Events
If you know of an event that you would like to participate in as a Team Marine Parents™ member, please contact us and let us know. We'd love to add more Teams across the nation competing in events to raise community awareness to support our troops!
