The McGuire First Sergeant Council is hosting the 5th Annual Gold Star Mother Memorial Ruck March on the 15th of October. A Gold Star Mother is a mom that has lost a son or daughter while serving in defense of our country.
You can find more information on their website at www.goldstarmoms.com/Depts/NJ/NJ.htm or www.goldstarmoms.com. Each year the McGuire First Sergeant council hosts this event to bring awareness and raise funds in honor of the Gold Star Mothers’ ultimate sacrifice. Last year we welcomed 19 mothers and weexpect more this year.

The Gold Star Mothers Ruck March is a competition for teams of four members who will carry 30 pound ruck sacks while walking or running a 10k (6.2 miles). In addition to remembrance of fallen service members and their families, strengthening base and community camaraderie; the event instills a sense of teamwork, as all team members must cross the fmish line together. We are seeking sponsors to help offset the cost of event expenses. Again, this event is to help give thanks to the Gold Star Mothers of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and around the nation. This event is open to all branches (Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps/Active Duty, Reserves, and National Guard) and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst civilian employees and family members. We are expecting to have over 400 personnel in attendance with 60+ teams competing and a special guest speaker.

We are requesting assistance in the form of monetary donations, door prizes and prizes for first, second, and third place in three categories (each place will be a four member team; prizes, therefore, would go out to 36 people total). As a sponsor, your funds will be used to assist with T-shirts, number bibs, trophies, snacks, drinks, etc. The McGuire First Sergeant Council is the primary funding source for the Ruck March and this is a total non-profit event. The McGuire First Sergeant Council is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the welfare and morale of military members. Please consider our request to support the McGuire First Sergeant Council in recognizing the Gold Star Mothers.

Any contribution would be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions about this event please contact me at  (609) 754—9308 or (609) 694-2327 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .