WASHINGTON DC: IN THEIR SHOES 5K Run/Walk in Alexandria, for Iraqi Children on Saturday, May 14th

Iraq's Ambassador, Alexandria Mayor, Dignitaries, Veterans to Champion Iraqi Children at 5K;  Petraeus, Crocker, Lend Support

The Iraqi Children Foundation (ICF), is hosting its fourth annual IN THEIR SHOES 5K Run/Walk in Alexandria, Virginia on Saturday, May 14^th to benefit Iraq's most vulnerable children – its orphans, street children and kids fleeing ISIS. Funds raised provide social services and legal aid to children at risk of trafficking and recruitment by terrorist organizations. This 5K unites diverse advocates in an unprecedented nonpartisan coalition to support these children.

 

The Honorable Allison Silberberg, Mayor of the City of Alexandria, Virginia and His
Excellency Lukman Faily, Ambassador of Iraq to the U.S.will kick off the fundraising
5K event that brings runners, walkers and families together in support of this worthwhile
cause.

Check-in is at 7:00 AM, race time 8:00 AM, starting at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) 600 Dulany Street Old Town Alexandria.

Register here or make a tax deductible donation to the ICF effort here.

 

Former US Ambassador to Iraq and Medal of Freedom recipient Ryan C. Crocker (ret) who is on the 5K honorary committee observed,

“While I was in Iraq in March, it was evident a new generation is emerging, unlike any other Iraq has ever known. With access to the Internet and the right to think and speak freely, they can reshape this nation and the region. They need our help to change history.” 

General (Ret.) David Petraeus, Commander, Multi-National Force-Iraq during The Surge, also on the 5K honorary committee says,  

“I am very pleased to be associated with the Iraqi Children Foundation and its efforts to help the children of the Land Between the Two Rivers.”

Major General Jeffrey Buchanan, Deputy Commander, US Forces-Afghanistan, and a 5K honorary committee member notes,

"Serving in Iraq four times from 2003-2011 was one of the greatest honors of my life. I grew to know and love the Iraqi people and am humbled to be associated with the Iraqi Children Foundation; they make a real difference for the future of Iraq."

IN THEIR SHOES 5K honorary committee members include Ambassador Lukman Faily, Ambassador Samir Sumaida’ie (Ret.), Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker (Ret.), Ambassador James F. Jeffrey (Ret.), Ambassador Richard Schmierer (Ret.), Ambassador William Taylor (Ret.), Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann (Ret.), General David Petraeus (Ret.), Major General Jeffery Buchanan, Dr. Jeremy Kohomban, Janice Chance, Gold Star Mother; Tony Culley-Foster and Shameem Rassam.

All Pictures Via http://www.iraqichildren.org/