Race to Remember is a Military non-profit found in Vancouver WA in 2009 by Claudia Cardenas after losing her fiance Jason Vinyard a 20-year Army Veteran stationed in Fort Vancouver WA at the time of his passing.
“Race to Remember” is not just the name of a race but also the name of our military nonprofit which has the intended purpose of ensuring our communities Never Forget the sacrifice(s) that our brave men and women of the military and their families make every day to continue to protect our Freedom. In addition to participating in race events throughout the nation, Race to Remember organize five races a year:
Race to Remember – Armed Forces Day (May)
Race to Remember – Memorial Day (May)
Race to Remember – Independence Day (July)
Race to Remember – 911 United We Stand (Sept)
Race to Remember – Veterans Day Race. (Nov)
*Visit www.racetoremember.com or www.facebook.com/racetoremember for details
ABOUT THE ARMED FORCES DAY RACE: Race to Remember is leading out the Hazel Dell Parade on Armed Forces Day to honor the men and women that are currently serving in the Armed Forces. The Hazel Dell Parade has become a community tradition and we are honored to be leading the parade in honor of our military heroes.
ABOUT The Parade: “The Hazel Dell Parade of Bands” always takes place on the 3rd Saturday of May which is Armed Forces Day. The Hazel Dell Parade started in 1964 and is presented by the Hazel Dell Salmon Creek Business Association. In 2017 the lineup featured more than 120 local business & organizations, including 28 middle and high school bands.
Registration Includes:
Timed Race | Medal/Dog Tag | Food & Snacks
In addition to racing, we organize and participate in other events that honor and support our Veterans with Military care package drives, Honor Flight flag escorts, Honor the Fallen events, Veteran moving assistance, as well as providing opportunities for our local youth to better understand the true meaning behind the Veteran and Memorial Day Holidays. Our ultimate goal is to build partnerships with other organizations in our communities and throughout the nation to help honor and support our past, present and future Military Veterans. Our long term goal is to establishment of a scholarship program for the children and spouses of the Fallen Soldiers.
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