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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Bill Knight, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, speaks to participants before the start of a 5k run in support of the Combined Federal Campaign at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2011. October 3rd was the start of the 9-week long campaign, which raises money for more than 2,400 charitable organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Runners participating in the Combined Federal Campaign 5k run gather at the starting line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2011. This is the 50th year anniversary for the CFC, which raises money for more than 2,400 charitable organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Volunteers set up fruit and water for participants during the Combined Federal Campaign 5k run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2011. This is the 50th year anniversary for the CFC, which raises money for more than 2,400 charitable organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

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CFC begins with a running start

Published Oct. 3, 2011
By Senior Airman Lynsie Nichols
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Approximately 350 Yokota Airmen showed up early Oct. 3 at the Yokota Field to participate in a 5k to kick off this year's Combined Federal Campaign.

The run was hosted to raise awareness about the different agencies Airmen can help support through the CFC.

"The CFC is such a great cause," said Staff Sgt. Kyle Wilkes, 374th Communications Squadron cable and antennae maintenance technician. "Anytime there is an event to support it, I make sure I'm there."

According to its official website, the CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign supporting more than 2,400 programs eligible for donations.

"Giving back a small contribution can go a long way. I'm always ready to give each year when CFC comes around," said Tech. Sgt. Carole Lampley, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron assistant section chief of customer support.

For more information on upcoming events supporting the CFC, check out the calendar on the Yokota website.