Man running from Raleigh to Charlotte to raise money for firefighters

A North Carolina man is running 150 miles from Raleigh to Charlotte to support firefighters.

Jalen Snipes began his journey on Friday morning, wearing a Raleigh Fire Department shirt, as a tribute to the firefighters who saved his family when their home was struck by lightning during his childhood.

“I’m forever indebted. We are forever indebted. I thank you guys for everything you guys do. You guys have saved not only my home, but many others around me and across the state and the nation,” Snipes said…

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