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KYLE November 9, 2013 COMFORT Run The Captain Kyle Comfort Foundation is once again holding their annual 5k walk and run race at McClellan Medical Park in Anniston, Nov. 9 at 8 a.m. Captain Kyle Comfort died half a world away from home, hit by an improvised explosive device, or IED, in the North Helmand Province of Afghanistan. The Saks native and JSU criminal justice grad left behind his wife and child, but also his legacy of action. In his honor, his family set up the Kyle Comfort Memorial Foundation, dedicated to helping out wounded warriors and their families, with support like transport to and from hospitals, medical equipment, home modification and extended care. The foundation provides toys to kids and supplies to families who are waiting for their husbands and wives to come home from combat. The 5k funds these operations. Adult registration is $25, children under 18 are $20, and teams and sponsors are $15 each. Sponsors make donations of $500 and up. Even if you can’t run, don’t be afraid to walk with your head held high in memory of a local hero who is still helping his brothers in arms even after his tragic passing. Visit www.register.bazumedia.com/reg/form?eventID=3962 to register, or call Race Director Joel Denney at 256-452 INSIGHT November 2013 39