History was made today in Hershey with the first every underwater marathon.
Anson Flake, CEO and Co-Founder of Hydroworx:
"We've had over 200 runners come out and support this event, the underwater marathon, the first ever."
Today people gathered at Troegs Brewery in Hershey to witness history as over 200 people ran to raise money for a good cause.
Nicholas Robillard, Air Force Para-rescue:
We're out here supporting the eagle fund which has helped me in my journey to my recovery from being injured in Afghanistan without that I wouldn't be the same mentally or physically nor would I be going back to my job."
The goal was to raise $250,000 to help 50 wounded warriors.
Anson:
"Knowing that every 5000 dollars heals a warrior and that we've broke through that 250k barrier by a lot, that gives me a lot of pleasure."
About a dozen warriors from across the country flew in to be at the event.
Anson:
"They can feel how the community in this area has gotten behind this event, and it's touched them. I've heard their stories and how they feel as though this is one of the most remarkable things they've ever experienced."
Instead of running a relay, one warrior decided that he would run the whole underwater marathon himself.
Gus Viani, Air Force Para-rescue:
"I got to take part in the Eagle Fund a couple months ago and it got me better so much faster - so I'm trying to give back in some way and represent so other guys can take advantage of it."
Gus broke numerous bones and tore a knee while serving in the air force, but after working with the Eagle Fund, he's almost ready to serve again.
Viani:
"Any week now I'll get reapproved by the Air Force to jump again."
Gus finished his marathon in 4 hours and 37 minutes.
Anson Flake, CEO and Co-Founder of Hydroworx:
"We've had over 200 runners come out and support this event, the underwater marathon, the first ever."
Today people gathered at Troegs Brewery in Hershey to witness history as over 200 people ran to raise money for a good cause.
Nicholas Robillard, Air Force Para-rescue:
We're out here supporting the eagle fund which has helped me in my journey to my recovery from being injured in Afghanistan without that I wouldn't be the same mentally or physically nor would I be going back to my job."
The goal was to raise $250,000 to help 50 wounded warriors.
Anson:
"Knowing that every 5000 dollars heals a warrior and that we've broke through that 250k barrier by a lot, that gives me a lot of pleasure."
About a dozen warriors from across the country flew in to be at the event.
Anson:
"They can feel how the community in this area has gotten behind this event, and it's touched them. I've heard their stories and how they feel as though this is one of the most remarkable things they've ever experienced."
Instead of running a relay, one warrior decided that he would run the whole underwater marathon himself.
Gus Viani, Air Force Para-rescue:
"I got to take part in the Eagle Fund a couple months ago and it got me better so much faster - so I'm trying to give back in some way and represent so other guys can take advantage of it."
Gus broke numerous bones and tore a knee while serving in the air force, but after working with the Eagle Fund, he's almost ready to serve again.
Viani:
"Any week now I'll get reapproved by the Air Force to jump again."
Gus finished his marathon in 4 hours and 37 minutes.