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    NEVER FORGET

    IN MEMORY OF THOSE WE'VE LOST AND HOW WE CAME TOGETHER

    Join us Sept 14th on the phs track for the
    2024 first responders run

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    "I want to help turn 9/11 into a day of remembering the best of who we are. The run is my personal expression of thanks to those who have done, or stand ready to do, what most of us cannot fathom."

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    -Russ Holland, Jr

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    OUR STORY
    Our history of the event

    and what keeps us going

    THE RUN

    THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT AND DONATED LAST YEAR!

     

    We are planning this year's run and look forward to seeing everyone on September 14, 2024 at the PHS track. 

    This event is open to the public to join in running, remembering or just supporting and thanking our first responders. 

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    2024 First Responder Run Schedule of Events

    Friday, Sept 13, 11:45pm, PHS track- Gather for Kickoff Celebration and Run begins at 12:01 AM

    Saturday, Sept 14, PHS track- All day we will have a silent auction, t-shirt sales, 50/50 raffle, a DJ and Fire, Rescue and Police vehicles to see. As always, we will have our last lap around 6:00pm. The community is invited to join all our first responders for a parade lap in support of all they do!  

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    Come Run, Walk, Roll, Cheer, Support & Remember!

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    We are always looking for volunteers!!
    To sign up online - Click here or Email us at Firstresponder911run@gmail.com

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    How to donate

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    All donations benefit the Volunteer Fire Companies and Rescue Squad

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    Checks can be made out to Never Forget Run and mailed to: 
    Powhatan Fire and Rescue Department
    c/o 9/11 run
    3910 Old Buckingham Rd
    Powhatan, VA 23139-0247

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    Cash Accepted at the event

    All donations are tax deductible and a receipt can be provided upon request

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    IN THE NEWS

    Powhatan's Russ Holland runs to honor 9/11 firefighters

    Richmond.com - 09/18/2019

    Powhatan man runs 343 laps to honor firefighters killed on 9/11

    WTVR CBS 6 - 09/11/2019

    Virginia Man Runs 343 Laps to Honor Firefighters Killed on 9/11

    WTVR CBS 6 - 09/11/2019

    Groups rally together run 343 laps for 343 fallen New York firefighters

    NBC12 - 09/10/2019

    Miles to Go Before He Sleeps

    Dominion Energy - 06/05/2020

    Never Forget Run honors firefighters killed in 9/11 attacks: 'They're our brothers and sisters'

    WTVR CBS 6 - 09/11/2022

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