charity run is being planned for August 22nd to help fund a monument dedicated to Omaha firefighters who have died in the line of duty. The monument will sit on a new riverfront development between Rick's Cafe Boatyard and the Qwest Center. It is expected to cost around $500,000 and will include the names of 53 Omaha firefighters who lost their lives while performing their everyday duties.

The charity run will start and end at the Firefighters Union Hall on 60th and Grover St. It will start at 8:30am and offers runners either a 5 kilometer or 10 kilometer challenge. Registration costs $15 and includes a t-shirt, food, beverages and live music after completing the race. Money raised from the run will help pay for the monument.

Donations are also being accepted at the Firefighters Union Hall. If you do not plan on participating in the charity run but would still like to make a donation, please mail your check to:

This memorial is just one way we can express how much we appreciate these everyday hero's who risk their own lives to assure our safety. Please join us in honoring them.