Fundraiser to benefit military families through Gary Sinise Foundation

Photo: Members of the Marine Corps League (in red) and members of Armaduras, a statewide motorcycle group that supports the event annually.

Silver City, NM – The fifth annual James H. Pirtle Walk For The Heroes fundraiser will take place Saturday, September 13 and registration is now open for walkers and bikers who would like to participate.

The annual event raises funds for military charities supported through the Gary Sinise Foundation. Locally, the walk is sponsored by the Marine Corps League Gaffney-Oglesby Detachment 1328 and other military groups.

Participants can register through www.walkfortheheroes.com. Registration is $20 per person and includes an official event shirt and lunch. The start line of the 14.6 mile route for walkers and bikers is at the Gateway Motel in Hurley, New Mexico at 8:00 a.m.

The walk is named after James H. Pirtle, an army specialist who became the first New Mexican to be killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in October of 2003. Pirtle's mother resides in Silver City.

In support of the event, a Smothered Burrito Sale will take place Friday, August 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call Liz Lopez at 575.654.8141 to place an order. Cost is $7 per plate and includes a burrito, rice and salad.

For more information, contact isupport@walkfortheheroes.com or follow updates on Facebook.com at Facebook.com/WalkForTheHeroes.