A Sunday Morning Run to help the Community

Before I went to church yesterday, I went to Severna Park to participate in the 12th Annual Victims Fund Run that was hosted by the State Attorneys Office in Maryland. See the following site: Victims Fund Run Linda was instrumental in getting me to run the 5K race. It was an important event for her, as Linda wanted to do something special for her husband. He had passed away 10 years ago at the age of 28 after being hit by a drunk driver. 10 years after the fact, Linda gathered a group of friends and acquaintances at 7:30AM to run or walk (as they were able) under the name Disco Ducks to commemorate her husband’s life. She told me that her husband had been a runner, so it was a great way to honor him.

The event was a perfect event for anyone looking for a Sunday Morning workout and giving back to the community at the same time. There were beautiful blue skies and many of Anne Arundel’s Finest came out to host, support and bring awareness to victim’s rights. Everything was so meticulously run. The run went along the B&A Trail behind many of the store fronts. There was even a coffee shop that had tables out along the trail. The most memorable event of the day was a group of police officers that ran in formation chanting cadence.

Everyone was warmly welcomed at the finish line and then treated to a buffet of watermelon, oranges, energy bars and huge bottles of water. The icing on the cake was the friendly raffle and award ceremony for the winners. Although the event has a hometown feel it has the organization of a grand event. The Victims Fund Run will continue to grow from year to year. I give the Attorney State Department 2 thumbs up for the fantastic fund raiser and my love to Linda.

The burdens that we carry together become lighter. –Author Unknown