2024 Run4Life / Walk4Valor
An Event to Support Veteran Suicide Awareness
September 27, 2024
Over 22 military veterans die by suicide each day! To call attention to this national tragedy and provide hope to these families, our event will gain national exposure to patriots both young and old across this great country. On September 28th 2024 Foundation Vice-President and U.S. Army Veteran, Command Sergeant Major Steve Curtis (retired) and supporters, will participate in a 5K Run to bring awareness to the Veteran suicide epidemic.
The 5K (3.1 mile) run is sponsored by the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation to raise awareness and funding to honor our fallen military and support military families, veterans, and active service members through educational scholarships in the name of Run4Life and selected sponsors.
Net proceeds will support the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation Scholarship Fund that last year, awarded over $12,000 in tuition assistance to qualified applicants. Interested runners and walkers are asked to join Steve at 8:00 A.M. at the little league field parking lot in Patten, Maine, for a scheduled event start time of 9:00 A.M.
Foundation Founder and President, Peter Fertig, believes “Americans can join in unity to create and spread awareness about Veteran suicide prevention.”
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The Foundation’s ongoing mission is to acknowledge and support the sacrifices made by service members, Veterans, and their families. As a part of this commitment, the foundation is proud to provide financial support for education in addition to building greater awareness for important Veteran causes.
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Peter Fertig founded The Bob Feller Act of Valor Award with the support of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, Major League Baseball, the Cleveland Guardians, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the gracious consent of Mrs. Anne Feller, the San Diego Padres, and the family of Jerry Coleman.