Annual three-day event to benefit Hope For The Warriors
PINE KNOLL SHORES, N.C. (May 2, 2018) – Registration is now open for the 11h Annual Kayak for the Warriors hosted by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores. The three-day event features a 5K/1K run/walk, Warrior reception with live and silent auctions, a 3.2-mile kayak and paddle board race, and lunch benefiting Hope For The Warriors.
Celebrating more than a decade of service, Hope For The Warriors, founded aboard Camp Lejeune, is a national nonprofit that assists veterans, service members and military families with a variety of programs including clinical health and wellness, sports and recreation, community and military relations and transition services.
‘Kayak for the Warriors is blessed with a wonderful, committed volunteer force of local residents,” said Jean McDanal Kayak for the Warriors event coordinator. “They tirelessly invest numerous hours securing items and food for the auction, secure folks to set up and take down tents, procure water and other drinks, spend hours on the computer inputting data, distributing brochures setting up run routes and so many other things. Thank you to all who make these events so special. It’s what makes Pine Knoll Shores so great!”
On Saturday, May 26 the festivities kick-off at 8 a.m. with the 5K Beach Run and 1K Fun Run and Walk beginning at the Inn at Pine Knoll Shores (formerly The Clamdigger). Registration for the 5K is $25, which includes a t-shirt, and $15 for the 1K.
Then on Thursday, May 31, the Crystal Coast community can come together at the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium for the annual Warrior reception with silent and live auction beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10, and includes heavy appetizers and access to the aquarium’s exhibits.
On Saturday, June 2, the signature kayak and paddle board race begins at 10 a.m. The 3.2-mile race starts at Garner Park and moves through the Pine Knoll Shores canals. Registration is $50 and includes a t-shirt and lunch. Once again, the WARRIOR RACE, a race with in a race, will be a part of this event. Participants are encouraged to raise funds for Hope For The Warriors, allowing fundraisers to deduct one second from their raw time for each dollar raised. A WARRIOR RACE winner will be crowned along with the kayaker and paddle boarder with the fastest times.
For those preferring to stay on land while supporting local veterans, military members and families, lunch is available for $10 per person or $15 per family.
“Whether you’re a local or just visiting the Crystal Coast, year after year, this is such a great set of events for the entire family.” said Robin Kelleher, co-founder and president of Hope For The Warriors. “We couldn’t be more appreciative of the Town of Pine Knoll Shores and its amazing residents for the continued support to the veterans, service members and families that we serve.”
Since 2008, Kayak for the Warriors has raised more than $450,000 benefiting Hope For The Warriors and its programs.
Preregistration is encouraged for any/all events and can be completed at k4tw.org. On-site registration is also available.
To learn more about Kayak for the Warriors visit k4tw.org.
For more information on Hope For The Warriors, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook or Twitter.
Media Contact:
Erin McCloskey
ASPIRE Communications on behalf of Hope For The Warriors
(336) 207-5222
About Hope For The Warriors:
Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for post 9/11 veterans, service members and military families. Since its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served more than 19,000 through a variety of support programs focused on transition services, clinical health and wellness, sports and recreation and community development and engagement. The nonprofit’s first program, A Warrior’s Wish, has granted more than 180 wishes to fulfill a desire for a better quality of life or support a quest for gratifying endeavors. In addition, Run For The Warriors has captured the hearts of more than 23,500 since 2010. For more information, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook or Twitter.