Krawlin’ For the Fallen supports officers’ families
Jeep competition has raised $330,000 in last four years
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The Jeep community will head to the Florida International Rally & Motorsports track Nov. 9-10 for Krawl’n For The Fallen in support of fallen officers’ families.
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Krawlin’ For the Fallen supports officers’ families
Jeep competition has raised $330,000 in last four years
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS – The Jeep community will head to the Florida International Rally & Motorsports track Nov. 9-10 for Krawl’n For The Fallen in support of fallen officers’ families.
At the FIRM, Jeep drivers have two obstacle courses, a rock pile and about 24 miles of tracks. Proceeds of Krawl’n For The Fallen go to C.O.P.S, an organization that provides resources for families of fallen law enforcement officers.
Christine Johnson, owner and CEO of Off Road United, said her brother-in-law was killed in the line-of-duty in 2003. He was a Vermont State Police officer, based out of Bradford, Vermont. The Keystone Heights Airport partially lies in Bradford County and the similar names impacted her, she said.
“I’m a firm believer in everything happens for a reason and he’s from Bradford and we’re in Bradford County (for Krawl’n For The Fallen). It’s kind of all brought it back home,” Johnson said. “I think it’s a great location and we’ll have a lot of support from the community.”
Johnson said after an officer passes, support systems can fade with time. That’s where the Jeep community comes in.
“The goal of this event is to build that support system and not only have a law enforcement family, but the Jeep family, which is pretty impressive. There's a lot of big groups out there,” Johnson said. “Our organization has kind of brought those groups together to show these family members some support.”
The event has raised about $330,000 in its four years. Johnson said the number of pre-registered Jeeps and Jeeps arriving at the gate has doubled each year.
“When you get a new venue, you’re literally starting all over again,” Johnson said. “We plan for it all year.”
All Krawl’n For The Fallen activities are $10 per day for spectators. Tickets for off road vehicles are $60 if pre-registered by Nov. 1 for a weekend pass or $80 at the gate. The memorial night ride, at 9 p.m. on Nov. 9, is an additional $10.
“(The Jeep community) is extremely tight. It’s a whole different realm of people, kind of like a motorcycle crew,” Johnson said. “If you need something, they’ll help you. We’ve got people reaching out from Pennsylvania, Missouri and Southern Florida. They’ll support whenever they can.”
For the full event schedule, visit offroadunitedfoundation.com/krawln-for-the-fallen.
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