2nd annual 5K event honors Victoria Soto

The second annual Victoria Soto 5K run was held in Stratford this morning. The event honored the teacher who died trying to protect her students during the Sandy Hook school shooting. The race saw

News 12 Staff

Nov 1, 2014, 8:14 PM

Updated 3,555 days ago

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The second annual Victoria Soto 5K run was held in Stratford this morning.
The event honored the teacher who died trying to protect her students during the Sandy Hook school shooting.
The race saw a heavy turnout despite the rainy weather, with many people saying it was worthwhile to pay tribute to the local hero.
News 12 spoke with Soto's sister, who says she was honored to see such a large turnout, and that she is happy that so many people recognize Soto as a hero.
Proceeds from the 5K will help support students who plan to enter the field of education. 


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