SAMURAI SPRINT 5K AND DOJO DASH 1 MILE FUN RUN

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: Samurai Sprint 5K and Dojo Dash 1 Mile Fun Run
• Date: 2025-05-03
• Location: 109 N Main Ave, Newton, NC
• URL: Race Registration

🎖️ Purpose of the Event

• Fundraiser: The event is a fundraiser held by Budokan Newton Martial Arts and Sensei's Samurai.
• Charitable Cause: Proceeds go to the William Alden Elliott Memorial Scholarship.
• In Memory: The scholarship honors Alden Elliott, who was killed in the line of duty on April 29, 2024.
• Community Support: The event aims to support a cause in honor of Alden Elliott.

🌟 Alden Elliott's Legacy

• Background: Alden Elliott was a graduate of Newton-Conover High School and a United States Marine.
• Service: He worked for NC Department of Adult Correction with the Special Operations and Intelligence Unit.
• Tragic Loss: Alden was killed in the line of duty while serving a felony warrant in Charlotte, NC.
• Family Support: He supported his son Theo in his involvement in martial arts at Budokan Newton.

🤝 About Sensei's Samurai

• Organization: Sensei's Samurai is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
• Mission: To raise awareness for the safety and education of individuals and serve the community.
• Community Focus: The organization engages in various outreach programs and community service projects.
• Scholarship Support: Tax-deductible donations help local seniors with scholarships for higher education.