Our first encounter with Jerry.
Jerry became very popular.
Denise Koebcke giving us a wonderful tour of Boys and Girls club in Hammond.
"Peace is the quiet harmony that blossoms when conflict fades"
Guess my country!
Yes, it's Germany!
Which city has this statue?
Hands up if You know the answer!
A moment of Silence...
In Hammond the Torch bearer award was given to Mr. Chuck Kreisl for his wonderful contributions to the club.
Harita Davies, Marina Kirova (Director of Education & Academic Programming), Sheria Givens (Club director), and Lashunda Adams (Program Director) at Hammond Boys and Girls Club.
Give Peace a chance.
Some deep insights from the STEM class.
Today we got a lot of cheers from a lot of supporters.
Sharing video about the Peace Run.
Peace is something to be discovered within.
Brianna Griffin (Boys and Girls Club Director at Gary) presenting the Torch Bearer award to Mr. Michael Gee for his unwavering service.
The king of pop was from Gary.
"Naps" is definitely a "word for peace" that the Peace Run team would agree upon.
In Portage the Torch Bearer award was presented to the mayor of Portage - Mr. Austin Bonta - who so eloquently introduced us to the history of the region.
Some wonderful singing from the local talents.
Who said that peace and rest cannot go together?!
Marina Kirova, Nicole Barry (Club Director), and Sydnie Anderson (Program Director) at the Portage Boys and Girls club.
We finally meet! - the real Jerry!
Jerry Czarnecki (Vice President of Operations of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana).
Marina Kirova, Mike Jessen (President & CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs or Greater Northwest Indiana), and Portage Mayor Austin Bonta holding the torch together with the kids from Portage Boys and Girls Club.
In the care and protection of the Portage's finest.
Heading into Indiana Dunes National Park.
Gratitude to Peace Garden in Chicago for the wonderful dinner.
