Durham, NC – May 13, 2025
Two events will be held on May 18 and June 14 to mark the second year of the successful fundraiser for the Triangle’s largest and second-oldest Rotary club.
Local heroes will be honored as 500 flags are raised on the Field of Honor at Hub RTP in Research Triangle Park on Sunday, May 18. Then, on Flag Day, June 14, a formal ceremony will highlight local leaders and corporate sponsors. (Details will follow in a separate release.)
After donating more than $15,000 to local veteran and youth programs because of last year’s inaugural effort, volunteers have set their sights even higher in 2025.
“We have a very ambitious goal of doubling the amount of money raised last year”, said Rotary Club of Durham President-Elect Sara Stephens. “The response we have already seen from the Durham corporate community has been overwhelming, and now the public can join in by honoring its heroes”.
May 18 Flag Raising & Volunteer Celebration
Date: Sunday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: 300 Park Offices Drive, Durham 27709, on the Hub RTP campus.
Purpose: Celebrate our sponsors and volunteers
Highlights:
- A performance by the Southwest Elementary School Choir
- A visit from the Durham Fire Department’s ladder truck
- Music by a live DJ
- Sponsors will plant the first flags as volunteers raise 500 flags together!
Purchase a flag or sign up to volunteer at www.flagsforheroes-durham.org.
Contact: Cecily Kalkhof
ceckalkhof@gmail.com
919.717.0225