22 Strong Walk
- Date Sat 7th September 2024
- Time 12:30PM EST
- Location Cottleville, Missouri
- Price $50.00
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024, for the 6th annual 22 Strong Walk in Cottleville, St Charles, a heartfelt event dedicated to honoring and supporting United States Military veterans. This inspiring walk aims to raise awareness about veteran suicide, represented by the poignant number 22, which signifies the average number of veterans who lose their lives to suicide each day.
Participants can choose between two meaningful distances: a challenging 22-mile in-person walk or a more accessible 2.2-mile option, both taking place on the same day. Over the past five years, this event has successfully donated over $200,000 to various local and national organizations that directly aid veterans, including the FOCUS Marines Foundation, Dogs For Our Brave, and the Mid America Veterans Museum. Come be a part of this uplifting experience, make a difference, and show your support for those who have served our country!
Participants can choose between two meaningful distances: a challenging 22-mile in-person walk or a more accessible 2.2-mile option, both taking place on the same day. Over the past five years, this event has successfully donated over $200,000 to various local and national organizations that directly aid veterans, including the FOCUS Marines Foundation, Dogs For Our Brave, and the Mid America Veterans Museum. Come be a part of this uplifting experience, make a difference, and show your support for those who have served our country!
Organiser's Description
Building Change is hosting their 6th annual 22 Strong walk to honor and support United States Military veterans. The number 22 is significant to the event because it represents the average number of veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day. Building Change is dedicated to eliminating veterans suicide. In five years of the 22 Strong walk, Building Change has donated over $200,000 to local and national organizations that directly impact veterans.
2024 Events:
22-Mile In-person Walk (LONG): Saturday, September 7, 2024
2.2-Mile In-Person Walk (SHORT): Saturday, September 7, 2024
2024 BENEFICIARIES: FOCUS Marines Foundation, Dogs For Our Brave, Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs, Joshua Chamberlain Society, Re-Emerge, and the Mid America (St. Charles County) Veterans Museum
2024 Events:
22-Mile In-person Walk (LONG): Saturday, September 7, 2024
2.2-Mile In-Person Walk (SHORT): Saturday, September 7, 2024
2024 BENEFICIARIES: FOCUS Marines Foundation, Dogs For Our Brave, Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs, Joshua Chamberlain Society, Re-Emerge, and the Mid America (St. Charles County) Veterans Museum
Races
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22-Mile Walk (Long)
Includes Short Sleeve Tee
Sat 7th September 2024 (6:30AM EDT)
$50.00
CLOSEDThis "race" is on a designated course in St. Charles County. We will start and finish in the same location (Frankie Martin's Garden in Cottleville, MO). The 22 miles represent the average of 22 veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day. Walk as few or as many miles of this course as you would like. There will be rest stops with shuttles to the starting location, fuel (water, Gatorade, food!), and toilets along the course. These stops are sponsored by St. Louis Print Group. Post race: enjoy lunch on us (BBQ), bid on silent auction items, and listen to beneficiaries speak. -
2.2-Mile Walk (Short)
Includes Short Sleeve Tee
Sat 7th September 2024 (12:30PM EDT)
$50.00
CLOSEDThis "race" is on a designated course in St. Charles County. We will start and finish in the same location (Frankie Martin's Garden in Cottleville, MO). The 2.2 miles represent the average of 22 veterans who lose their lives to suicide every day. Walk as few or as many miles of this course as you would like. We are family and dog friendly, however this race is self-supported. Water/refreshments will not be available along the course. Grab a bottle of water and bring it with you! Post race: enjoy lunch on us (BBQ), bid on silent auction items, and listen to beneficiaries speak.
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