August 25th is Say Thanks Day. Say Thanks Day brings past and present service members and civilians together for an inspiring, patriotic event with something for everyone. Are you a runner? Take part in a 5k run. Like to walk? Join the 1-mile “patriotic promenade” of walkers. Do you have children? They will love the bounce houses and climbing wall. Would you rather sit back and enjoy the atmosphere? We have you covered. Enjoy live music; fabulous drawings and a must-see skydive into the grounds by the Patriot Parachute Team.  Further information and a link to online registration for the walk or the run is available at the link below.

After founding Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund in 2005, Eugene Sit set out to engage and inspire all Minnesotans to participate in a walk to say “Thanks” to our service members for their sacrifices. This walk has evolved into “Say Thanks Day” with multiple activities and has continued every year since 2005. Thousands of people over the past 13 years have participated in Say Thanks Day and have continued Mr. Sit’s simple but important mission: Thanking our past and present Minnesota service members. Join us on August 25th!