Proceeds from the Turtle Trot Walk-Run event held July 15 were donated to the Louisville Volunteer Fire Department. Above, Wilson Hill Association President Roger Bennett, (2nd from left) presents the check to Louisville Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) Board President Sandy Roberts. On the left is past fire chief Merlon Rogers. On the right is fireman Larry Reynolds. Photo submitted by Nancy Foster.

 LOUISVILLE – Proceeds from the Turtle Trot Walk-Run event held July were donated to the Louisville Volunteer Fire Department. The event raised $8,806. 

In-Law Brewing also donated 50 percent of their race day sales of $172 to the fire department, bringing the total to $8,978.

The LVFD will use the money raised by the Turtle Trot Walk-Run for the purchase of an Amkus tool.

An Amkus is a battery powered line extraction tool for fire rescue used in conjunction with the Jaws of Life. 

the net proceeds of $8,806 raised from the July 15 Turtle Trot Walk-Run event at Whalen Park. Also pictured are past fire chief Merlon Rogers (far left) and fireman Larry Reynolds (far right).  In-Law Brewing donated 50% of their Turtle Trot race day sales of $172 to the LVFD bringing the total to $8,978. Photo submitted by Nancy Foster.