Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to thank all that our dad has done for us. This year, The Kids of America and The San Diego Classic Lions Club are hosting a Father’s Day Festival & Walk – especially to honor all the fathers who are in the military, including those who have given their life in order to protect this country. On June 14th, join the San Diego community as they partake in a 6K walk to honor fathers in the military, and all fathers serving as role models for children. The walk will conclude with a festival open for the rest of the day! While staying in the San Diego area, be sure to join the celebration of all fathers at this inspirational and heartfelt festival!
Proceeds for the walk/run will go to awareness on the importance of screening for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a serious disease that affects many men, even though most men don’t get screened until they are in their 50s. It has been suggested that men should start to get screened earlier for prevention. This is especially important, as prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for men in America, only behind lung cancer. Despite this, most men diagnosed with prostate cancer have a good chance of survival as more than 2.5 million men who have been diagnosed are still alive.
The walk will start at Sears in the Westfield Mall at 6:30am and ends at the National Cemetery at Miramar. There will be a ceremony and laying of wreaths and flowers on the graves of fathers that have served in the military. After the walk, you can participate in fun activities for the whole family – including pets! There will be fun games and face painting for your children to enjoy, including other great activities that they will be sure to love. For the adults, there will be a BBQ Amateur Cook-Off Competition where anyone who wishes can sign up to test their skill at cooking all American BBQ. For the fathers, there will be a “Man Cave” that they can enjoy. As for the animals, there is a “Man’s Best Friend Contest” where you can finally prove that your dog is best! There will also be a Canine Agility course that you can sign your dog up for. This will be a great opportunity to have fun, celebrate all the fathers out there, and those who have honorably given their time to be in the military.
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