Report from Running Down the Walls

Report From Los Angeles Running Down the Walls 2007

On September 8th, LA ABCF had a great success with
this years Running Down the Walls (RDTW). We had the
event at Whittier Narrows Regional Park, a large and
beautiful park right in the heart of El Monte, CA. The
route circled around two lakes, which provide a great
opportunity to reflect on the purpose of the day. At
the beginning of the run, participants were reminded
of the other solidarity runs taking place USP Big
Sandy, MCI Walpole, Boston and West Massachusetts.
While the main part of the run began at 10:15 am, the
actual event took place over several hours as people
came throughout the day to support the event and enjoy
the weather. In the past, we have had Rob Middaugh and
Sara Jane Olson at our runs. Both supported the event
prior to their imprisonment. This year, former
political prisoner, Matt Lamont, was at the run. We
hope this changes the trend from future political
prisoners to former political prisoners at Running
Down the Walls.

Also joining us at the event was LA Food Not Bombs,
who graciously provided food the event. We wish to
personally thank them for their efforts. While we are
taking the time to recognize people, we would like to
take a moment to recognize two participants of the
run: Ami who raised the most amount and Brian who put
everyone in his dust, taking first place in the run.
Both received $25 to be used at AK Press. We wish to
also thank AK Press for their generous prizes.

In all thirty people joined us at this year's run,
contributing close to $1,700.

Funds raised will be given to the ABCF Warchest and
the Black Rider Liberation Party. Once again thanks to
all that participated in LA's RDTW.

Reports from all the runs will be posted at the LA
ABCF site at:
http://www.abcf.net/la/laabcf.asp?page=lardtw