SPRINGFIELD — On June 10, Massachusetts State Trooper Sean Clark, a former Springfield police officer, was struck by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on the Mass Pike in Chicopee. The hit-and-run left him with life-threatening injuries. He continues to undergo intensive rehabilitation and faces a long road to recovery.

Strides for Sean, a 5K run and two-mile walk, will raise funds and community support for Clark and his family during this critical time. The event will begin on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. at Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant, 110 Island Pond Road, Springfield.

“Our hearts go out to Trooper Clark and all of the law enforcement and construction workers who risk their lives on a daily basis to help serve and protect us., said John Sullivan, co-owner of Nathan Bill’s. “Massachusetts has a move-over law that requires drivers to slow down and move over one lane to avoid terrible accidents like this. Come out on September 21 and help support Trooper Clark’s recovery.”

There will be $3,500 in cash prizes for both male and female first, second, and third place winners, as well as raffles and an afterparty at Nathan Bill’s. Click here to register. Email [email protected] for sponsorship and raffle donation inquiries.