Join us November 11th for the Orange Township 2nd annual Heroes Not Forgotten 5k run/walk. This is an exciting event dedicated to honor veterans.
The money raised for this event will go towards the planned Orange Township Veterans Memorial that will be erected on the corner of Orange Rd and South Old State behind the old Town Hall.
Flag Teams
We are looking for teams of a minimum of 5 to carry a flag during the run (walk distance does not apply). Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and POW MIA.
Call to Veterans
If you’re a veteran or family member of a veteran and just want to cheer the runners along, please join us.
Donations
If you are unable to attend the run and would like to donate, you may in any increment you would like with the following options. Donate here on this site or through the Delaware County Foundation. A special fund has been established with the Delaware County Foundation, a non-profit community foundation that will manage all donations. You can visit them at www.delawarecf.org and click on the “Click to Give” button on the home page. There is a drop down to select Orange Township Veterans Memorial. You may also send a check. Checks should be made payable to the Delaware County Foundation: EIN #31-1450786. Please note Orange Township Veterans Memorial in the memo line of the check. Gifts should be mailed to Delaware County Foundation, 3954 N. Hampton Dr. Powell, OH 43065.
Veterans Memorial
The goal is to make the memorial unique with local input. The memorial itself was designed by a former Olentangy Orange High School Student, Amelia Dewey. Matt Croghar and Kyle Benecke, also local Olentangy Orange High School Students, came up with the theme “Heroes Not Forgotten.”
Finisher Dog Tags for 2017
