Second Annual SSC Wounded Warrior Run: April 26th

Running to support the local community

Don’t let this long winter get you down! Run local and support your community by running to care for those in harms way. The SSC Wounded Warrior Run’s second annual race is raising money for wounded service members and military families in our D.C. area community.

The 5K and 10K race will take place next Saturday, April 26th at the Agricultural History Farm Park. The race includes a free kids fun run, live music by Broken Rocker, and prizes and raffles from local businesses.

"Last year was a great inaugural year and we are excited that this year we will be directly supporting our local community of wounded warriors at Walter Reed," said Christine Kempsell, race director. "We are also proud to be supported by a great number of local and small businesses."

    

The 2014 SSC Wounded Warrior Run is presented by LMT, a mathematic optimization company, based in Vienna, Virginia, with strong roots to the military. President and CEO, Lani Hay, is a Naval Academy alumna military veteran and LMT has used data analytics to protect military troops and civilian communities from getting hurt.

Online registration for the race is open until Thursday, April 24, and onsite registration will be available on race day. Wounded warriors run free!

Learn more and register online at www.sscwoundedwarriorrun.com or email sscwoundedwarriorrun@gmail.com for questions and to register a group. Visit them on Facebook for event updates. For more information on the Walter Reed Warrior Family Coordination Cell call 855-360-HERO (855-360-4376).

The SSC Wounded Warrior Run is a Maryland State registered charity entirely organized and managed by volunteers from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and their significant others. Proceeds benefit the Walter Reed Warrior Family Coordination Cell and the USU Student Spouses Club.

       

SSC Wounded Warrior Run!

Today marks two months until our 2nd annual SSC Wounded Warrior Run!
Here's what you need to know:

What does the 'SSC' stand for?
The SSC stands for the 'Student Spouses Club' and we are are the significant others of the military medical students at the Uniformed Services University. This is our blog! Check out our bio on the right or find us online here.

How did the SSC Wounded Warrior Run get its start?
The students at the Uniformed Service University previously organized a run called 'Medical Students for Wounded Warriors.' When the student curriculum  changed and the run was no longer feasible for their work load, the spouses club saw a great way to grow their club and keep the spirit of helping our wounded service members.

Who is benefiting from the SSC Wounded Warrior Run?
Proceeds benefit the Walter Reed Warrior Family Coordination Cell (WR-WFCC) and the USU Student Spouses Club. The SSC provides support, friendship, and community for military student families through a variety of social and service activities throughout the year.
A larger portion of the profits will support the WR-WFCC who that coordinates all non-medical services for the wounded, injured and ill service members in the Bethesda and DC areas.We are proud to have the run focused on local heroes this year!

Who helps put on the run?
The race is entirely organized and managed by volunteers from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and their significant others.
While our volunteers are primarily from the Student Spouses Club, if you would like to get involved with race day activities, please contact the race director at sscwoundedwarriorrun@gmail.com

Where is the run held?
The run is held in Derwood, MD, about 20 minutes north of Bethesda, at the Agricultural History Farm Park. The race is an off-road trail run on the property. Find the map of the run here!

What options are offered at the race?
The SSC Wounded Warrior Run offers 5k and 10k options as well as a free Kid's Fun Run!
The rates are currently $30 for the 5k and $35 for the 10k and each will rise by $5 starting March 30.

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SSC Wounded Warrior Run