Greenville County Deputies’ Wounded and Recovering Fund
The Wounded and Recovering Fund was started by the Greenville County Deputies in response to an uptick in service-related injuries that have occurred among members of law enforcement in the past several years. Attorney Josh Christian of Christian & Christian is one of two civilians on the Wounded and Recovering Fund’s Board of Directors and has assisted the organization in putting together yearly fundraisers and deciding how the organization will allocate funds to people in need. Since its genesis, the organization has given more than $25,000 to members of law enforcement and their families in times of need.
The Wounded and Recovering Fund was set up in order to help reduce the financial hardship members of law enforcement experience after being injured in the line of duty. Proceeds raised by the organization go toward helping injured officers and their families continue to pay for medical expenses, therapy, and other health-related costs. Gifts are also intended to help ensure that members of law enforcement and their families experience as little additional financial strain as possible due to time spent out of work, which, in some circumstances, can last months to years and create serious monetary crises.
5k Charity Run/Walk to Be Held in 2018
This year’s 5k charity walk/run will be on May 19, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. and will take place in the Chanticleer community. (Runners should park at 113 Doctors Drive, Greenville, SC 29605.) The fee to register is $25 and includes a Wounded and Recovering T-shirt in your size (S, M, L, XL, XXL). Visit www.greenvillewarfund.com to sign up.
Sponsors are needed for the 5k charity run/walk, and your support is greatly appreciated. If you wish to be a Title Sponsor ($5,000), your company name will be featured on all marketing materials associated with the race, including (but not limited to) a large banner at the race and the biggest logo/image on race T-shirts. If you wish to be a Start/Finish Line Sponsor ($2,500), your name or logo will be included on all race T-shirts and on a banner at the beginning or end of the race. Mile Marker Sponsors ($1,500) will have their company name/logo included on all race T-shirts and will be featured on a medium-size sign at a specific mile-marker partway through the race. Corporate Sponsors ($500) will have their name/logo printed on race T-shirts. Sponsors may also purchase $100 yard signs featuring their company logo.
If you wish to sponsor the race or the organization in any capacity, contact Race Coordinator Lieutenant Brad McAlister at bmcalister@greenvillewarfund.com.