KEN'S READY TO RUN AND RAISE FUNDS!

Ken's warming up and getting ready to once again raise money to help his fellow wildland firefighters. As many of you know, Ken is preparing to run 104.8 miles (that's FOUR consecutive marathons) on June 2 and 3, with part of his run taking him through the Angeles National Forest.

Ken's reasons to run, in his own words:

" Much of the wildland firefighting force in the United States is made up of young men and women that are either paying their way through school, or young people that have a love of the outdoors and the thrill of doing a job that is difficult and at times quite hazardous. Unfortunately most do not make a lot of money; nor are most afforded health benefits or life insurance. So, in many cases, it is a huge burden if overtime is lost due to injury; and certainly a tremendous loss to any family that has a loved one perish. However, the Foundation does more than dole out money. They provide support; moral and otherwise to these families. That, I feel, is in ways even more important than money."

Kenneth Perry is our messenger for "THE POWER OF ONE". Pledge forms are available to download and print, along with this promotional piece. We hope you will join Ken on this amazing journey to help his fellow firefighters.