3RD ANNUAL LATINO VETERANS 8K BIG SUCCESS

3rd Annual Latino Veterans 8K was a huge success, thanks to the over 200 wonderful people who participated & supported the race!

The annual “Memorial Veteran” selected was Army Veteran José Pizarro (no relation to Jose C. Pizarro);  “Agency of Honor” Award went to the RWB (Red, White & Blue) runners club;  and the “Honor A Veteran” Award,  went to John Ponce, for the second (2nd) year in a row.

“Thank you” to the following individuals and organizations that made the 2019 event possible:

Chef Al and Flee Marie Cruz – Food;   Enrique DjMerge Rosado Jr. – Music;  Jeni Arroyo – National Anthem;  Hector M. Pagan – Photos

Volunteers: M&T Bank, Key Bank, Northwest Bank, Hispanic’s Women’s League,  WNY Hispanic Veterans,  LAMA

Finally, special thanks to the amazing sponsors and supporters: Hispanic United of Buffalo, NYS Troopers, PRCCJ, El Museo, Finish Line, Royal Printing, Buffalo Latino Village, William Rodriguez, Erie County, and the African Cultural Center.

A special shout out to the Latino Veterans 8K Committee: Jose’ C. Pizarro, Roque Pizarro, Stephanie Garcia, David Rivera, Jacob Puff, Mark Manthei, Nadia Pizarro, Eva Gonzalez, Antonio Pizarro, Alberto O. Cappas, Demaris Rivera, and Jaques Garcia.

Please note that monies raised from this annual event is earmarked for: Cost of the Event,  Scholarship Program, and the Latino Veterans Museum Project.

For information on how you can get involved with the Veteran organizations, how to volunteer, become a member, or interested in contributing or to donate funds, please contact:

Jose C. Pizarro, founder  and executive director: Email: roach14221@yahoo.com  Tel. 716-207-1883.