Spirit of Survival

Spirit of Survival Race - Elmer Thomas Park, Lawton, OK

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Thank you to KSWO7News for sponsoring the School Challenge again in 2018! We had hundreds of children racing around Elmer Thomas Park supporting a great cause and having fun while doing so. Congratulations to the winning schools in each division. We hope to see you in 2019!

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And the winners are....

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We had another incredible year for Aid Stations in 2018! The participants loved the cheering and support. The themes and costumes were absolutely incredible. Congratulations to those who earned a trophy this... https://t.co/xcsVU8BZ2O

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Thank you to KSWO for sponsoring the school challenge and congratulations to Crosby Park and Woodland Hills who placed first in their respective divisions in the Kids' Marathon School Challenge and earned a tour of the KSWO studio. https://t.co/mx0dhyVpDY

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Thank you to the staff at the Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma. There were so many staff members on both sides of the finish line this year. Thank you for all of your hard work and smiling faces. Your... https://t.co/bIzcqgu5ca

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Thank you so much to the Lawton Police Department. Whether on motorcycles, bicycles or standing on foot in the pouring rain, you helped keep participants safe and helped lead the way during each event. Thank you so much!

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Thank you to the Lawton Fire Department Honor Guard for doing a wonderful job presenting the colors. Thank you to the Elgin Fire Department for the use of your ladder truck!

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Thank you to Lawton Cryo for offering some cryotherapy to participants after Sunday morning events!

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Thank you so much, KSWO-TV for sponsoring the school challenge and presenting medals at the finish line during the Spirit Walk and Kids' Marathon!

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Thank you so much to Platt College for providing some much needed massages after the race! https://t.co/tvfZaal3TD

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Thank you so much to Jeri Anderson and Tanika Gentry for keeping everyone encouraged and motivated as they crossed the finish line. Your energy was contagious and helped brighten those gloomy skies. Thank you!

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A huge thank you again to the Oklahoma National Guard. Your presence helped create such a positive, energetic atmosphere and your willingness to help made so many parts of this event run smoothly. Thank you!!! https://t.co/Z4CgV8Ba15

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Thank you to the Oklahoma National Guard, who were absolutely incredible both Saturday and Sunday. Between cheering participants on, guarding tents, and helping in whatever way they could, they helped the event run efficiently and smoothly. https://t.co/8XHMVEDmZT

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Thank you Duncan Regional Hospital for putting together another fabulous aid station! https://t.co/HPl8V5bLEf

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Congratulations to this year's raffle prize winners! Shelly Lucas of Lucas Creations donated a holder for all of your SOS medals. Julie Hesprich was the lucky winner of the medal holder. MedExpress Urgent Care... https://t.co/QQJOSRSngi

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Thank you to all of our food trucks who came out to offer some delicious meals to the volunteers, participants and staff both days!

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Thank you to Lawton Public Schools for volunteering the use of buses to shuttle volunteers back and forth along the course!

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This year's National Anthem Singers were phenomenal! If you missed any of their performances, you can catch the opening ceremonies of each event on the Facebook Live videos on this page. A huge thank you to... https://t.co/3np7rke7hC

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Thank you Nissan of Lawton for donating several trucks for use as SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles during Saturday's bike tours. Thank you to Friends of the Trail for volunteering as drivers during the event.