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Florida nonprofit dedicates 1-mile run to fallen Covington officer, starts fundraiser for his family

One hundred percent of donations will be given to his family

Zechariah Cartledge, Running 4 Heroes founder, ran in honor of fallen Covington Police Officer Caleb D. Ogilvie. (Running 4 Heroes)

COVINGTON, Va. – A nonprofit organization in Florida honored a fallen hero with a 1-mile run and is also raising thousands of dollars to support his family.

On Wednesday, Running 4 Heroes posted a video to its Facebook page of its founder, Zechariah Cartledge, completing a 1-mile run while carrying the Blue Line Flag to remember the life of Covington Police Officer Caleb D. Ogilvie.

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Ogilvie was killed in the line of duty on Monday at Covington Farm & Fuel while responding to a domestic disturbance. He was one of three people killed in the shooting.

Prior to the run, Cartledge said a prayer to show his support for the Covington Police Department and the Ogilvie family.

You can watch the entire 1-mile run below:

Honoring fallen Covington Police Department (VA) Officer Caleb D. Ogilvie with a 1-mile run carrying the Blue Line Flag. We are also raising funds the Ogilvie family. Earlier today we shared a fundraiser that will last two weeks. 100% of what is raised as part of that fundraising effort will be given to the Ogilvie family.

Posted by Running 4 Heroes Inc. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The organization has also launched a fundraiser in an effort to help Ogilvie’s widow and children. One hundred percent of donations raised will be given to the family.

So far, more than $1,000 has been raised. Running 4 Hereos hopes to raise $10,000 in the 2-week long fundraising effort.

If you’re interested in donating, click here.


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