SAMURAI SPRINT 5K AND DOJO DASH 1 MILE FUN RUN

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• What: The Samurai Sprint 5K and Dojo Dash 1 Mile Fun Run is a fundraiser held by Budokan Newton Martial Arts and Sensei's Samurai.
• When: This inaugural event will take place on May 3, 2025.
• Where: The event will be held at 109 N Main Ave, Newton, NC.
• Link: For more information, visit the race page.

🎖️ Purpose of the Event

• Charity: All proceeds from this event go to fund the newly created William Alden Elliott Memorial Scholarship.
• In Honor: This scholarship honors Alden Elliott, who was killed in the line of duty on April 29, 2024.
• Community Support: Our hope is to show the same support for Alden's son Theo's involvement in martial arts.
• Impact: Your participation helps support a worthy cause in the community.

💼 About Alden Elliott

• 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.
• Task Force Officer: Alden served with the U.S. Marshals Service, Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force.
• Tragedy: He was killed in the line of duty while attempting to serve a felony warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina.

📚 About Sensei's Samurai

• Organization: Sensei's Samurai is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
• Mission: Our purpose is to raise awareness for the safety and education of individuals and serve the community.
• Community Service: We aim to teach students to give back to the community through service projects.
• Support: Your tax-deductible donations will help scholars in the Catawba County and Newton-Conover School System.