SAMURAI SPRINT 5K AND DOJO DASH 1 MILE FUN RUN

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

• Event Name: Samurai Sprint 5K and Dojo Dash 1 Mile Fun Run
• Date & Time: 2026-05-02
• Location: 109 N Main Ave, Newton, NC
• Register: Sign Up Here

🎉 Fundraising Purpose

• Organizer: Budokan Newton Martial Arts and Sensei's Samurai
• First Annual: This is the inaugural event for charity.
• Scholarship Fund: All proceeds go to the William Alden Elliott Memorial Scholarship.
• In Honor Of: Alden Elliott, who was killed in the line of duty on April 29, 2024.

💖 About Alden Elliott

• Background: Graduate of Newton-Conover High School and a United States Marine.
• Career: Worked for the NC Department of Adult Correction and served as a Task Force Officer.
• Legacy: Supported his son Theo's involvement in martial arts at Budokan Newton.
• Community Support: Aiming to show support for causes in his honor.

🌟 About Sensei's Samurai

• Nonprofit Status: Independent 501(c)(3) organization.
• Mission: Raise awareness for safety and education.
• Community Outreach: Engagement in various outreach programs.
• Community Service: Teaching students the importance of giving back.

🎓 Scholarship Details

• Eligibility: One male and one female senior in Catawba County and Newton-Conover School System.
• Scholarship Type: Funding for a 4-year, 2-year, or Technical School.
• Tax Deductible: Donations are tax-deductible.
• Support Impact: Helping students achieve their educational goals.