Little Flower School will host its ninth annual Patriot Day 5K run/walk September 7 to commemorate the anniversary of Sept. 11 and honor local patriots: military members, firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians. Participants can run or walk the 5K course, which begins at the school campus in Great Mills at 8:30 a.m. and follows a route along Route 5/Point Lookout Road. Children ages 10 and under are invited to participate in a 1-mile Kids’ Fun Run on the school grounds starting at 8:15 a.m. Strollers are welcome. Before the race, a Patriot Organization of the Year and individual Patriot of the Year will be recognized at the opening ceremony at 8 a.m. The winning organization, voted on by race participants, will receive 15% of the event proceeds. The individual Patriot of the Year, selected by Little Flower School middle school students, will receive 10% of the event proceeds to be donated to the charity of his/her choice. The event will also include music, games, food, vendors and more. Participants are invited to wear red, white and blue and patriotic outfits for a costume contest with a prize for the most patriotic outfit. For more information, to register for […]
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