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You are here: Home / Military / 2200 Mile Charity Hike to Help Build Retreat and Raise Veteran Suicide Awareness

2200 Mile Charity Hike to Help Build Retreat and Raise Veteran Suicide Awareness

March 2, 2014 by Daniel

For most people, a 10-20 mile hike through the woods would be a daunting task. But for this father and son duo, the chance to cover the 2200 mile Appalachian Trail and raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention and to help build a military retreat is definitely a challenge that they look forward to.

Hike for Heroes Appalachian Trail Marker

Years ago, this father and son team agreed that one day after the son graduated high school they would thru-hike the AT. Well, that promise turned to planning which they decided to turn their adventure into a fundraiser called Hike for Heroes.

They have teamed up with Active Heroes, a Kentucky based veterans’ charity, to help raise funds to build a retreat for veterans and their families to get the counseling needed to battle the stresses of PTSD and hopefully end the trend of 22 veteran suicides a day.

It is their goal to raise $100,000 and you can help by donating just a penny a mile. That comes out to only $22! Will you be one of the 5000 people to help?

To Donate Now click here

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