TEQUESTA, Fla. – “Bringing Hope and Help to America’s Families of Fallen Soldiers.” That’s the mission of this morning’s ‘Freedom 4 Miler’, an event designed to bring happiness into the lives of Gold Star Families and to remind us of all of the sacrifices that have been made for our continuing freedom in the U.S.
“The whole point of today… it’s a Christmas in July theme… we are raising money to help us provide Christmas gifts for children who have lost a parent serving in the military,” said Lyette Reback, Believe With Me CEO & founder.
This morning, there was around 1200 racers and its winner; 17-year-old Tommy Mooney from the Village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He ran the four miles in 21 minutes and 43 seconds besting his brother, second place finisher, by one minute and 45 seconds…