2,000 Marines make Pensacola streets echo "Oorah!" for charity

Marines make Pensacola streets echo "Oorah!" for charity
Sep 15, 2012
Written by
Rob Johnson

The Marine Corps, 2,000 strong, ran and cheered through downtown streets, accompanied by more than 1,000 civilians, in a traditional charity fundraising event.
The Marine Corps., about 2,000 strong, stormed through downtown Pensacola Saturday morning on a spirited but peaceful mission that helped raise about $25,000 for several charities.

Also participating in the 29th annual Semper Fi Charity Run were nearly 1,100 civilians, ranging from serious runners to casual walkers, some of whom pushed baby carriages.

Marine Col. Robert Sherrill, senior officer at the event, said, “It’s a small token of thanks back to the city, which is so warm to the military personnel stationed here. For us it’s a great bonding time.”

Funds were raised through individual registrations and sizable donations from several businesses, including $5,000 from McGuire’s Irish Pub, $5,000 from Pen Air Federal Credit Union and $1,000 from Navy Federal Credit Union, according to a event supervisor.
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