JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K
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JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K
The JP Blecksmith Memorial 5K is the signature event of the JP Blecksmith Leadership Foundation, held in Pasadena, California. The Foundation was created to perpetuate the legacy and honor the life and sacrifice of J.P. Blecksmith, a Marine 2nd Lieutenant who was killed in Fallujah, Iraq on November 11, 2004 while leading his Marines in support of Operation Phantom Fury.
The event is presented as a memorial race with proceeds and other donations directed toward several memorial scholarships. In addition to scholarship support, the Foundation has provided support for veterans’ memorials around the San Gabriel Valley. The Foundation describes its mission as keeping his memory and legacy of leadership alive.
The description focuses on the event's charitable purpose and commemorative intent. It identifies the host organization, the location in Pasadena, and the primary uses of funds raised: memorial scholarships and veterans’ memorials within the local region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
