The HeroRun benefits the local charity, Veterans Bridge Home. Formally known as Charlotte Bridge Home, Veterans Bridge Home helps veterans successfully transition back to civilian life after military service by identifying their education, employment and healthcare needs and connecting them to available community, state and federal agencies.
Over the past six years, HeroRun has been able to donate over $55,000 to this fantastic group and hope to top $80,000 in total donations with the growth of HeroRun in 2022.
THIS YEAR WE RUN IN HONOR OF JAKE MILLER...
Though he never served in the military, Jake and his daughter spent the last three years of his life working to end Veteran homelessness. It all started when his nine-year-old daughter came home from school outraged that people who served their country had no place to live. So they created a “lemon aid” stand and donated the money to Veterans Bridge Home. Jake saw his daughter’s passion for helping others and they created “The Lemon Aid Stand” to provide direct support to homeless Veterans living in homeless encampments outside of Charlotte.
Once they started, Jake’s family became increasingly involved in the Veteran community, including running in the 2019 Hero Run. A dedicated father, the Lemon Aid Stand and running 5ks became the things Jake and his daughter did together.
This July, Jake went to the hospital for an unknown infection. Four days later he was gone. News of Jake’s death resulted in a flood of prayers and questions about how friends and family could help. His family decided the best way to honor him was to raise money for the cause they loved so much. In three days, the Lemon Aid Stand raised $20,000 for VBH to help prevent Veteran homelessness.
Join us as we run to keep Jake’s memory alive!
