It is a beautiful day for running, Roxana starts the team early.
Even the locals were surprised.
Mayor Matt Miller of Ashland holds the Peace Torch with Melissa, who kindly organized our meeting today. She gave all the team water for the run.
Mayor Miller is very happy to receive artwork from Peace Run Founder, Sri Chinmoy entitled Benevolence. He commented on finding the perfect place to display it.
Mayor Millers' office was full of statuary, books and portraits of significant American figures, including America's Founding Father's, Benjamin Franklin.
He also offers the team an Official White House Ornament, designed to celebrate America's 250 Year Anniversary.
A pocket size Declaration of Independence will help to maintain the inspiration on the road for the last few week of this long journey.
And Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, holding the Declaration of Independence.
Mayor Miller declares July 31st "Peace Run Day" in Ashland.
No visit to Ashland is complete without Ashland Chocolate! A priceless gift from Mayor Miller. Now we are really smiling!
Donna and Earl kindly allow the team to park our van on their property while waiting for the runner. Thank you for joining the Peace Run and for holding the Peace Torch.
The team is welcome at Wooster City Hall by Landre McCloud, Director of Communications and Marketing for Wooster. Many other staff members were there also on hand.
Mayor Robert Reynolds of the City of Wooster has proclaimed July 31st as PEACE DAY!
HOORAY!
Gratitude to Landre McCloud and other members of the staff for presenting us this momentous document.
Children of Tuscarawas County YMCA Summer Camp (Dover, OH) guessing the countries of our international team, and learning a bit of geography along the way.
Run, run, run, run, run, run...
Sheriff Orvis Campbell receiving the Torch-Bearer award for his long standing service to the community.
Jeff Bray (Youth and Family Director YMCA) doing some peace running with his colleagues.
Gratitude to all the staff for watching over the children and guiding them to grow into a kind and benevolent citizens of the world.
Everyone has to make a step in order to bring about a change in this world.
Time for some magic tricks.
Support vehicles require regular maintenance.
We run a relay: some members run first, others catch up later, and then we switch.
The beautiful Conotton Creek Trail.
Jessie from Rumley joined on his bike for a mile.
Nice gentleman named John stopped to say hello and to give us his support.
Thank You Microtel Inn & Suites (Cadiz, OH) for hosting us tonight!
