SAMURAI SPRINT 5K AND DOJO DASH 1 MILE FUN RUN

🎌 Event Overview

• Date: 2025-05-03
• Location: 109 N Main Ave, Newton, NC
• Type: Fundraiser Event
• Website: More Info

🏅 Purpose of the Event

• Fundraiser: Held by Budokan Newton Martial Arts and Sensei's Samurai.
• Scholarship: Proceeds will fund the William Alden Elliott Memorial Scholarship.
• Inaugural Event: Excited to host this first annual event in Downtown Newton.
• Honoring Alden Elliott: In memory of Alden, who was killed in the line of duty on April 29, 2024.

💪 About Alden Elliott

• Background: Graduate of Newton-Conover High School and U.S. Marine.
• Career: Worked for NC Department of Adult Correction, Special Operations and Intelligence Unit.
• Service: Task Force Officer with U.S. Marshals Service, involved in the Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force.
• Legacy: Supported his son Theo's involvement in martial arts at Budokan Newton.

🎓 Scholarship Details

• Eligibility: One male and one female senior from Catawba County and Newton-Conover School System.
• Scholarship Purpose: To assist in funding for a 4-year, 2-year, or technical school.
• Donation Benefits: Tax-deductible contributions will be greatly appreciated.
• Community Support: Aimed at giving back in honor of Alden's legacy.

🌟 About Sensei's Samurai

• Organization: Independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3).
• Mission: Raise awareness for safety and education in the community.
• Outreach Programs: Committed to serving community needs through various programs.
• Community Service: Teaching students the importance of giving back.