Fourth of July fundraiser brings out the community

On a holiday when many people feast and celebrate at festive barbecue gatherings, several hundred folks in Camas and Washougal chose to launch into the Fourth of July by burning some serious calories during the third annual Heroes’ Challenge, at Capt. William Clark Regional Park, in Washougal.

The Heroes’ Challenge, a fundraiser held for local military active duty members and veterans in need, used to be held several miles out of town, along the Washougal River Road; however, the change in venue was a huge success, Janelle Hoglan-Stanton, fundraiser organizer, said.