3RD ANNUAL WARRIORS WALK

RUCK WALK FUNDRAISER TO HELP FIGHT AGAINST THE 22 VETERANS WHO COMMIT SUICIDE EVERY DAY.

DATE AND TIME

Sat, September 10, 2022

9:00 AM – 7:00 PM CDT

LOCATION

HARRY E. ANDERSON VFW POST 9545

1 VETERANS PKWY

NEW LENONX, ILLINOIS 60451

United States

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DETAILS

This Ruck March is to help raise awareness, of the 22 veterans who commit suicide every day. We have lost more veterans to suicide in one year than we have lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars combined. The number of soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen coming home with TBIs, PTSD, etc. is too much for these men and women. The Headstrong Project (Getheadstrong.org) is a non for profit organization getting these veterans mental health at no cost to the Veteran or their family. The Headstrong Project is recognized by the VA (Veterans Affairs) which means all notes and diagnosis made by the mental health professionals are transferred to the VA towards the Veteran’s benefits. This in turn relieves the pressure on the VA who is overwhelmed, understaffed, and underfunded. Our goal this year is to surpass the $11,599 we raised last year and raise $20,000.00 for this great cause. WHAT IS A RUCK MARCH: A ruck march is a military term summed up as a walk with a backpack. DO I HAVE TO RUCK/HOW HEAVY SHOULD MY RUCK BE: We ask that you do what is best for you. If you choose to Ruck, carry what you know you’ll be able to carry safely. If you choose to just walk with us, please walk what you can. No distance is too small. If you wish to just come to the Commons to support, you can walk around the beautiful New Lenox Commons. Whatever you decide to do, PLEASE do not overload yourself to where you may get injured. DAY OF: The march shall take place, rain or shine, at the New Lenox IL commons. The route will go along Old Plank Road Trail, which is a walk, run, bike path. Please be respectful to others on the path. Refreshment stations shall be posted along the designate path. PARKING: You may park at the VFW post and rides to the designated starting place can be arranged. After the ruck all are welcomed back to the Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545 at: 323 Old Hickory Rd New Lenox Il 60451 No fee to participate. Visit our website for more info. www.vfwpost9545.org

TICKETS Selected during registration

3RD ANNUAL WARRIORS WALK

Free (1 Attendee)

VISIT : https://vfwpost9545.kindful.com/warriors-walk-2022 TO BUILD YOUR DONATION PAGE RUCK WALKERS REPORT TO 1 VETERANS PKWY IN NEW LENOX, IL 60451 AT 0900

WARRIORS WALK SHIRT

$30.00 (1 Attendee)

ONE WARRIORS WALK T SHIRT

WARRIORS WALK AFTER EVENT BRACELET

$25.00 (1 Attendee)

ALL YOU CAN EAT AND DRINK AT VFW POST 9545 AFTER RUCK MARCH

SHIRT AND EVENT BRACELET

$50.00 (1 Attendee)

ONE WARRIORS WALK SHIRT AND ONE EVENT BRACELET