Cross-country run for veterans travels through Northwest Arkansas
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A 3,000-mile cross-country run for veterans in the United States traveled through Northwest Arkansas.
The Siloam Springs Police Department and the local chapter of Team Red, White & Blue welcomed a team of runners into Arkansas that are making their way to Washington, D.C.
Team RWB is a non-profit focused on the health and wellness of veterans across the country.
On May 2, a select number of veterans picked up the flag for the Old Glory Ultra Relay, aimed at raising $1 million in donations.
The group entered NWA through Siloam Springs and celebrated at the halfway point in Springdale.
'Getting out here and going across the nation has been incredible. It's an amazing way to see the United States,' said Michael Sullivan with Team RWB.
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The runners will continue east through northern Arkansas, eventually reaching the nation's capital city.
'We've had cross-country kids come out and run with the flag, people with signs on the side of the road,' Sullivan said. 'It's just inspiring to see the nation come together to rally around this flag, moving from one side to the other.'
To keep up with these runners' journey before they make their descent on D.C., click here.
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