ABOUT US
THE TEAM
I am not an ultra-marathoner. I am not a marathoner. I am an average runner who will spend 9 months training to run 25 miles a day for 6 day days, supported by my family and friends. I served in Afghanistan from 2011-2012 and consider myself very fortunate to be among those who returned unharmed to their families.
Navy Captain Nancy Lacore
While the primary purpose of this run is to raise awareness of the many women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, it is also a fundraiser for the Women's Memorial and Wounded Wear. My goal is to raise $10,000 for the memorial and $25,000 for Wounded Wear.
Indiana Univeristy Masters Student Tricia Oxford
Indiana University Masters Student, Tricia Oxford is joining Nancy on her 160 mile trek to honor the 160 fallen women in the War on Terrorism. I have been an avid runner since a young age, but getting to utilize my passion for a cause such as Hoosier Hero has been the greatest experience of my life. "I get through each hilly Bloomington mile thinking about the women who have sacrificed more than any sweat and tears I could on any trail and I keep them in my thoughts with every pounding foot step." She is excited for the Btown community to become aware of those who fight for their freedom and asks that everyone put forth an effort to honor the women either physically and/or through donation.
I have always loved running and I am so happy to run for the cause. Since I am not able to take time off work or school, I must run in Bloomington. I am recruiting as many people as possible to do some of my 160 kilometers with me. Please join in helping me raise awareness and money for those who make unmeasureable sacrifices for our country.
Indiana University Masters Student Nickolas Farid
Indiana University Masters Student Jessica Klein
I come from a military family and background in Maryland. With a passion for physical activity and sport marketing I’m excited to team up with this amazing group of people to give back to the women and families who have given so much for us.
THE CAUSE
Hoosier Hero honors those women, now 160, who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Women in Military Service for America Memorial honors those women who made the ultimate sacrifice by keeping their stories alive. Wounded Wear supports combat wounded and Gold Star families who face a lifetime of coping with a tragic, though honorable loss - continuing on without wives, daughters, sisters, mothers.
While the primary purpose of this run is to raise awareness of the many women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, it is also a fundraiser for the Women's Memorial and Wounded Wear. Our goal is to raise $10,000 for the memorial and $25,000 for Wounded Wear.
“Many have made the ultimate sacrifice, including more than 150 women who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan—patriots whose sacrifices show that valor knows no gender.” President Barack Obama, 24 January 2013
Hoosier Hero is committed to recognizing the sacrifice and contributions of the women who have been injured and killed in combat zones in Afghanistan and Iraq. To honor these women, we ask that you dedicate yourself either physically or financially to this cause.
Here's what you can do:
-choose to support a specific woman (ie. from your own home state or someone you identify with.. check out Valor Knows No Gender for descriptions https://www.facebook.com/valorrun/timelines)
How can you support them?
-RUN!
~run with us from afar: Navy Captain Nancy Lacore and Indiana University Masters student, Tricia Oxford are running 160 miles in 160 hours on the east coast starting in Chesapeake,VA and ending in DC.
~You DO NOT need to run all 160 miles! We are running from October 12-18th. On any of these days, run your miles, take a picture or video and post them to this page. We want to see you in your red, white and blue-Show your Patriotism!! The more creative, the better.
-DONATE!
~Nancy and Tricia are raising money for Wounded Wear (and The Women's Memorial in DC). Both of these organizations are dedicated to keeping the stories of the women alive by supporting wounded and fallen military members and their families.
~Not a runner? Delegate a mile (or a few) to a friend and pledge to donate for their run. (ie, x amount per mile)
https://www.crowdrise.com/ValorRun/fundraiser/triciaoxford
For more information, you can also check out:
www.valorrun.org
or email toxford04@gmail.com
or message from this facebook page
Thank you for your support and we wish you all the best!