What is the Gold Star Mission?
The Gold Star Mission is a nonprofit organization that seeks to Honor and Support Gold Star Families by preserving the memory of our Fallen Heroes through service to others in need. To find out more event opportunities with the Gold Star Mission check out: https://goldstarmission.org
A "Gold Star Family" is defined as a military family who has suffered the loss of a loved one due to the service member being killed in action (KIA) while engaged in combat with an opposing force. Gold Star Mission is an Illinois based nonprofit organization in good standing with the state. The Gold Star Mission is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring and supporting Gold Star Families within the community. Our core mission is to ensure the memory and the legacy of these Fallen Heroes lives on through various endurance events, generous works in the community, and educational scholarships given in the name of a fallen military hero.
This is the third year the "Gold Star Mission Run for the Fallen" will take place. In previous years we achieved great strides in bringing awareness and honoring our local Gold Star Families with events that had nearly 700 participants (virtually and in person) in Rockford, IL. The money raised by fundraising efforts and through the race entry fee will be used for scholarships, distributed annually, in the names of the Fallen Soldiers. The Run for the Fallen was able to raise $22,000 resulting in twenty-two $1,000 scholarships awarded between 2020 and 2021. This event consists of a half marathon run, 5k run/walk, and 3k (youth) run/walk. This event provides a platform to remember and preserve the memory of our Fallen Heroes - some of who are from our local communities.
*See Gold Star Mission's website form more information related to the organization*
https://goldstarmission.org/
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