The NCSU Student Veterans Association will be hosting its inaugural Run, Walk and Roll with Veterans 5k on Sunday, Nov. 10—the day before Veteran’s day.
The race, which is organized entirely by N.C. State students, is an opportunity for participants to show support for veterans while helping raise money to provide service animals to disabled veterans through the Canine Angels charity, according to Kirsten Ellis, a senior in animal science and president of the NCSU Student Veterans Association.
Canine Angels rescues dogs that are going to be put to death in shelters and trains them to become companions for veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury or physical disabilities. According to Canine Angels’ website.
“Every year, at least 3 million animals are put to death in shelters,” Canine Angels stated on its website.
“And every year 18 American military heroes take their own lives.”
The race will take place on Centennial Campus at 9 a.m. The event costs $25 for the public and $20 for veterans. The last day to sign up and still be guaranteed an event T-Shirt is Tuesday, Oct. 29. Registration is available through the event website http://www.fsseries.com.