About This Race
Do it For Derraick is a heartfelt memorial 5K run and walk honoring the memory of Derraick "Sammy" Burkett, a promising 19-year-old student and athlete who tragically passed away on August 22, 2023. Hosted at scenic DuBois City Park in Pennsylvania, this community event brings together family, friends, and supporters for a celebration of Sammys life and dreams. Sammy was a standout football and track athlete at DAHS who was pursuing criminology at Edinboro University with aspirations of becoming a police officer in New York City. The race creates lasting memories while supporting his familys chosen cause, embodying the spirit of community, remembrance, and the electric atmosphere that only a united community can create.
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