Carson City Veterans Day Fun Run brings neighborhood collectively to assist college students, native veterans

The Carson High Safe Grad Committee invitations the neighborhood to lace up their operating footwear for the second annual Veterans Day Fun Run on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Korean War Veterans Memorial Park situated at 600 Marsh Rd, Carson City. The occasion features a 5K run beginning at 9 a.m. and a 1-mile enjoyable run starting at 9:15 a.m.

Proceeds from the occasion will assist fund the 2026 Safe Grad celebration, a volunteer-led program that gives graduating seniors with a secure, sober night time of celebration following graduation. This 12 months, a portion of proceeds may also assist Nation’s Finest, a nonprofit group serving native veterans and their households.

Registration is open now at www.carsonhighsafegrad.com/fun-run.html. The race is open to runners and walkers of all ages and expertise ranges, with house for as much as 150 contributors.

“Safe Grad is a tradition that gives our seniors one last chance to celebrate together in a safe, substance-free environment,” stated Sara Romeo, president of the Carson High Safe Grad Committee. “This event is about more than raising money. It’s about showing our students that their community believes in them, supports them, and wants to see them start this next chapter safely and successfully.”

Romeo added that the committee can also be proud to assist Nation’s Finest this 12 months, noting the importance of internet hosting the run on Veterans Day.

“Giving back to those who’ve served our country makes this event even more meaningful,” Romeo stated. “It’s an opportunity for our community to honor both our future graduates and our local veterans at the same time.”

The Safe Grad program is completely volunteer-run and depends on fundraising occasions just like the Fun Run, sponsorships, and donations from native households and companies. Each greenback raised helps cowl the price of internet hosting a particular night time for Carson High seniors, one which retains them secure whereas celebrating their accomplishments.

“We’re so thankful for the incredible businesses and organizations that stand behind Safe Grad and our students year after year,” Romeo stated. “Their generosity makes this event possible and helps us create something truly special for our graduates.”

Gold Sponsors (0): Artistic Fence Co., Campagni Auto Group, Ranger Industries, Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning, and ProScape Landscaping.

Silver Sponsors (0): Kilpatrick Bullentini Law, Les Schwab Tires, Mountain Dental, Naval League Council #347, Northern Nevada Children’s Museum, Pay It Forward Project, Redemption Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3726, and Dr. Rebecca Papez, Pediatrician – Carson Medical Group.

For extra data or to register, go to www.carsonhighsafegrad.com/fun-run.html.

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