The day began with a 7 miles group run from Pittsburgh towards Clarion.
The women's team enjoying the morning run, passing over Andy Warhol bridge.
The city of bridges witnessing the Peace Runners.
A good spot to catch a breath, and a good spot to take a picture!
Edgars saying hello to security robot.
Passing the torch to another runner along the way.
Happy to run around the neighborhood.
Our first stop is YMCA Camp Gladiator at Elroy Elementary School in Brentwood, just outside of Pittsburgh. Annamarie, staff and the kids welcome us at the basketball court.
Singing the World Harmony Run Song with actions.
Run Run Run Run Run Run, World harmony Run! We are the oneness and fullness Of tomorrow sun! -Sri Chinmoy
Salil sharing the message of peace, love and kindness with the children.
'Peace does not speak, it radiates' -Sri Chinmoy
The staff of Camp Gladiator happily received the Certificate from all the runners around the Globe and and an artwork by Sri Chinmoy. Thank you for having us!
Now, all the runners with their country flags getting ready to run with Zach Garbarino, a Council Member of Clarion, to the welcome ceremony.
Zach led the way.
Zach relayed the torch to Mayor Jennifer Fulmer Vinson who led us to the meet the next runners.
Mayor Fulmer Vinson passes the torch to our two special olympian runners.
Final steps to reach the Gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park. While entering, we were delighted to see that the Clarion Fire and House even hung the American flag for the day.
We were so honored and delighted to be welcomed by a big crowd of Clarion residents! A big thank you to Council President, Carol Lapinto for welcoming us, and Chief Administrative Officer/Borough Secretary, Linda Lavan-Preston, for helping orgsanise the event. An array of snacks was prepared by the Clarion Kindness Project and each runner received a goodie bag courtesy of the City. Thank you!
We introduced ourselves by having everyone guess our country Suhasini from Indonesia begins the game.
Paying attention to the clues.
Congratulations to husband and wife team, Joseph Croskey and Kathy Ellwood, who both received Torch Bearer Awards for their dedication to their community. Everyone agreed they should receive the award for working together hand in hand to support their community. They both have a lifelong dedication to peace and strive every day to inspire others. Joseph in countless ways, including as a peace and purpose facilitator at the United Nations and Kathy as a coach and mindfulness facilitator at Gannon University.
Both of them were touched by the award and invited everyone to do one good thing every day, as simple as as saying I am happy, I am loved, ......
Holding the torch together.
They are well liked by the community.
Salil received the City of Clarion key. Now, he has to find the door.
Presenting the City of Clarion with a Certificate of Appreciation and Jharna-Kala Artwork by Sri Chinmoy.
Mayor Fulmer Vinson read a poem by Sri Chinmoy. 'Peace does not mean the absence of war. Peace means the presence of harmony, love, satisfaction and oneness. Peace means a flood of love in the world family'
The founder of the Clarion Kindness Project, Jackie Griebel, showing her t-shirt: Do small things with great love.
Moment's of peace. A big thank you to Linda Lavan-Preston for helping organise today's event!
Passing the torch gives a big smile! Ezra Brooks and Jeffrey “JJ” Moll of the Clarion County Special Olympics were excellent torch bearers for peace.
Officer Armstrong kindly escorted us out of Clarion after the event was over.
Wearing the glasses inside the goodie bag!
'I have heard, I have heard the Clarion Call of my Transcendental Self-- I have heard, I have heard'. -Sri Chinmoy
Completing the mileage of the day victoriously. "Victory! Victory! Victory! My heart's sweeping victory Over my mind." -Sri Chinmoy
