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Annual Vicki Soto 5k honors her love of teaching and passion for education

"Vicki Soto was a fighter who protected so many kids. All I can say is that she's a fighter and she's a hero for all of us," says participant Nicole Toribio

Rose Shannon

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Frank Recchia

Nov 1, 2025, 1:28 PM

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Thousands took part in the 13th annual Vicki Soto 5K Saturday at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport.

Soto was killed protecting her students from a mass shooter at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.

The event not only celebrated Soto's life, but her love of teaching and passion for literacy.

"Vicki Soto was a fighter who protected so many kids. All I can say is that she's a fighter and she's a hero for all of us," says participant Nicole Toribio

Proceeds benefit Vicki Soto Memorial Fund, which provides scholarships to high school seniors who plan to major in education.

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