Mission Accomplished: Hundreds of runners and walkers navigated the trail around Laurel Springs Park in La Plata on March 24 to take part in the first annual Wounded Veterans 5K sponsored by the Charles County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 24 (FOP) and Charles County Correctional Officers Association (CCCOA). The event raised $8,700 for the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). The crowd of runners and walkers was estimated to be between 500 and 600. “We had an incredible turnout, especially for this being the first time we hosted this event,” said Sgt. Gus Proctor who coordinated the 5K with Cpl. Rick Boggs – a U.S. Army veteran – and CFC Crystal Parum. “There’s a lot of work that goes into putting a 5K together but to see so many people come out to support our wounded veterans – this is why we do what we do.” The CCSO, FOP and CCCOA plan to host another Wounded Veterans 5K next year, Sgt. Proctor said. La Plata’s Texas Roadhouse, the Waldorf Chick-fil-A and WTG Tactical in White Plains sponsored the event. Additionally, Texas Roadhouse and three other restaurants donated a portion of their proceeds earned during special “dine to donate” [...]
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