Volunteers in the News, The Neighborhood Files
By Kristy Snyder Email the author July 4, 2011
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More than 700 people participated in Saturday s Fearless 5K, a race organized to honor Marine Sgt.
Joseph Caskey, 24, of West View, who was...
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Volunteers in the News, The Neighborhood Files
By Kristy Snyder Email the author July 4, 2011
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More than 700 people participated in Saturday s Fearless 5K, a race organized to honor Marine Sgt.
Joseph Caskey, 24, of West View, who was killed
last June in Afghanistan.
His girlfriend, Megan Clark, organized the race.
The couple had known each other since they were children and planned to marry.
“Things went so well,” said Clark, 24.
“I’m very happy.
We are just so appreciative of everyone who came out, our sponsors, our volunteers.
It wouldn’t
have happened without any of them.
”
The race at the North Park boat house began at 8:40 a.
m.
Participants ran or walked along Lakeshore Drive and then turned around for the finish.
They
used chips to record their times, and the fastest male and female runners received awards.
“It’s a good cardio workout, and it’s for a good cause,” said runner Thomas Greene, who finished with a time of 23:10.
“This is the first time
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