"Be The One" Ruck March / Walk Against Veteran Suicide

Name: "Be The One" Ruck March / Walk Against Veteran Suicide
Start: 2025-03-22T10:00:00-05:00
Location: VFW of Naperville

Schedule

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

VFW of Naperville | Naperville, IL

An event to raise awareness for suicide among veterans and active duty military. This 2.2 mile walk is meant to be an enjoyable walk, ruck, or march to raise awareness to prevent suicide and provide help to at risk veterans and active duty personnel in need. We encourage participants to "carry" what they can, and what will represent how they feel they can help and contribute to this cause. You can carry an empty fanny pack and a full heart or up to a 60lb pack or more. You Choose!
Join us for food, drinks, and fellowship after the event! All profits are donated to https://supportoverstigma.org/ from the Naperville VFW post #3873 and Naperville American Legion post #43.
Pre-registration is $20.00. Pay with credit card at our Ticket Source oage with a small convenience fee or choose the option to pay at check-in with a PRE-Registration here. NOTE if you register in full the day of the event the cost is $25.00.
In order to receive a T-Shirt please register prior to 3/14 and answer the question regarding size.
Register here: https://www.ticketsource.us/naperville-vfw-3873/be-the-one-walk-march/e-odlepm
To purchase a heart shaped 5 lb concrete piece made by Sisters Concrete Creations for $20.00, to carry. Please reach out to them via (708) 675-9399 These can be purchased beforehand and picked up at the event. There will be items to purchase at the event as well.