Kiki Camarena 5K Walk/Run

2000 South Lakemont Avenue,Winter Park FL 32789

15 October, 2022

Description

In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America. Enrique (Kiki) Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. When he decided to join the US Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it. "I'm only one person", he told her, "but I want to make a difference." On Feb. 7, 1985, the 37-year-old Camarena left his office to meet his wife for lunch. Five men appeared at the agent's side and shoved him in a car. One month later, Camarena's body was found. He had been tortured to death. In honor of Camarena's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Parents, sick of the destruction of alcohol and other drugs, had begun forming coalitions. Some of these new coalitions took Camarena as their model and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference. These coalitions also adopted the symbol of Camarena's memory, the red ribbon. We are inviting the whole community to come out run/walk by supporting the Young Marines and help raise funds for a great cause. Donation $25.00 , For the first 50 people that Pre register , You will get a shirt and Medallion for 5K Kiki Camarena . All funds will help the Young Marines keep bringing awareness and support their programs and keep building and Strengthening a free Drug Lifestyle