On August 6th, we were happy to welcome over 550 runners and walkers, who gathered to participate in the 3rd Annual “On Your Marc” Run/Walk. This event was started in memory of our brother and son, SSG Marc. J. Small, U.S. Army Special Forces, who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2009. It was gratifying to have so many people come out to honor Marc and to raise over $35,000 for Small Steps in Speech (SSIS).
We would like to offer our sincere appreciation to the staff of Lower Providence Township, in particular the police and fire departments, who partnered with our family to produce this event.
In addition to over 550 participants and 75 volunteers, we would like to also thank the many sponsors and in-kind donors who helped to make this event such a success.
T-Shirt Sponsor: Johnson Controls, Inc.
Platinum Sponsors: Audubon Land Development, The Lenfest Group, Lower Providence Township, Lower Providence Police Department and the McNett Family.
Gold Sponsors: Christie Family, Hawk Family, McGinty Family, O’Neill Properties, PJM Interconnections, SEI Investments, Shannondell at Valley Forge and Streamlight.
Silver Sponsors: Chick-fil-A, Fitzgerald Family, Globus Medical, Horizon Services, Lower Providence Police Association, Main Line Health and Peirce Engineering.
Bronze Sponsors: Ameriprise Financial Services-Terry Kita, Dregalo Family, First Niagara Bank, Getz Family, J.P. Mascaro, Lemon Landscaping, North Wales Running Company, Podiatry Care Specialists, P.C., Senator John Rafferty, State Rep Warren Kampf, State Rep Mike Vereb, Turkey Hill Minit Markets and Zwahlen’s Ice Cream and Chocolate Company.
Food and prize donors included: Bimbo Bakeries, Boy Scout Troop 119, Brother Paul’s Restaurant, Einstein Bagels, Frank Jones Sporting Goods, Franco’s Family Restaurant, Jim and Ralph’s Produce, Penn Liberty Bank, Philly Pretzel Factory, Primo Hoagies, Run ID, Shank Printing and Upper Merion Township.
Thank you also to The Times Herald, CBS3, NBC10 and B101 for their coverage of the event.
We are so pleased with the incredible support from individuals, business and government, who have come together to remember a soldier while raising funds for children in need. We look forward to continuing this tradition for many years to come to honor Marc’s heroic act, to celebrate his life and to support the good work of Small Steps in Speech. Thank you again to all who participated and supported the 3rd Annual On Your Marc 5K Run/Walk.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Mary and Megan MacFarland
Mother and sister of SSG Marc Small
Race Directors, On Your Marc
