Peace Run July 4th Public Comment from Susan MarshallAimee Brunckhorst
From: Susan Marshall <susan_marshall@peacerun.org>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 5:01 PM
To: Kalispell Meetings Public Comment
Subject: EXTERNAL Peace Run July 4th.
Dear Councillors
I'm reaching out to you from The Sri Chinmoy Oneness -Home Peace Run is a global torch relay run created in 1987 as
a way to focus on humanity's innate love of peace and friendship.
Every two years, teams of runners cover over 25,000 miles globally while carrying a flaming torch, symbolic of the
flame for peace in every heart. The four month North American Peace Run covers 11,000 miles. We feel that peace
starts in the heart of each person and we can each create a more positive, inspired and peaceful world by starting with
ourselves.
We will be running through Kalispell on July 4th and are looking for ways to connect with people in your community.
This might include recognising those who have contributed to Peace with our Torch Bearers Award, or simply meeting
with those who help make your part of the world unique and special. We would love to meet with you briefly so you
might hold our Peace Torch that has passed through thousands of communities and hands worldwide.
The Peace Run has passed through over 155 countries and has been embraced by countless world and community
leaders, religious leaders and elite athletes; including Nelson Mandela, Mikhail Gorbachev, Mother Theresa, three
popes and Olympian Carl Lewis. Hundreds of thousands of school children in over 25,000 schools have welcomed the
runners for our school program which is fun, inspiring and educational for students and staff alike.
Here is a link to our website you may find helpful:
www.Deacerun.ora/us
While I am based in Australia, I would love to speak about the possiblities. Please email me, or send an appopriate
time and number to call.
Kind regards,
Susan Marshall.
+61 401 270864