Travis Manion Foundation to Host Annual 9/11 Heroes Run in Detroit
Travis Manion Foundation to Host Annual 9/11 Heroes Run in Detroit
One of the nation’s leading veteran service organizations, Travis Manion Foundation, will host the Detroit 9/11 Heroes Run 5K race and one-mile Fun Run/Walk on September 9th, 9 pm, in Detroit. The annual race will unite the community to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and in the wars since. Along with our veterans, military and first responders who serve our country and our communities. This year’s race will take place at Belle Isle, Detroit. A portion of the proceeds from the 9/11 Heroes Run benefit the Travis Manion Foundation. Which empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.
Now in its 17th year, the 9/11 Heroes Run national race series will be held in more than 90 communities around the U.S. and the world. And USAA returns for a second year as the National Title Sponsor of the race series.
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K series was inspired by Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion. Who was killed by a sniper in Iraq in April 2007 as he selflessly protected his battalion. Before his final deployment, Travis visited Rescue One in NYC. A group known for losing almost all their men on 9/11. And returned home with a deeper passion for why he was fighting in Iraq. At its heart, the 9/11 Heroes Run is a tribute to a personal commitment to never forget the heroes of that day.
Ryan Manion – President of the Travis Manion Foundation
“The anniversary of the September 11th attacks provides us an opportunity to gather, reflect and remember,” said Ryan Manion, President of the Travis Manion Foundation. “We reflect on the civilians and first responders we lost that day, and all those lost in the wars since, including my brother. Through the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Runs, we gather communities together, not just to honor the fallen, but to continue the legacies of character, leadership, and service that they left behind. We run to remember so future generations don’t forget.”
Last year, more than 60,000 people participated in 9/11 Heroes Run races around the world and Travis Manion Foundation invests back into the local race communities to support the military, veterans, first responders, and their families. For more information about the race series or to register, visit www.911heroesrun.org.
