I AM TOUGH RUCKING FOR AMERICA'S FALLEN MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS
This April, I will be joining Tough Ruck Nation to complete a marathon with a weighted rucksack (backpack). Tough Ruck 26.2 Boston (the only ruck march partnered with the Boston Marathon) is an elite group of 1000 who ruck to HONOR AMERICA'S FALLEN MILITARY & FIRST RESPONDERS. We humbly carry the names of the Fallen on our rucks as they will NEVER BEEN FORGOTTEN. We will also be raising critical funds for our Warriors.
This is where we need your help! The basic ideal that drives our efforts is simple: as much as our Warriors have sacrificed, they and their families deserve the best care and support available in their hour of need.
Your tax deductible donation literally provides a lifeline to a Warrior.
I am dedicating my ruck to Lance Corporal Eric Valdepenas (KIA September 4, 2006) and Staff Sergeant William Callahan (KIA April 27, 2007).
While I did not personally know Eric, we share the connection of being alumni of Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, RI, and served in the same unit, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines, though in different companies. So we are both Marine brothers and Hawks, and as we say, all Hawks are Quality One!
Bill was my first Team Leader when I joined the Marine Corps. He was one of the most organized and knowledgeable Marines I’ve ever met. He always had a story or a lesson to share, and I modeled much of my leadership style after him.
Please consider donating and helping me carry this weight with purpose.
Brian
History:
On April 15, 2013, Tough Ruckers were at the finish line of the Boston Marathon and joined the first responders to help those that were injured by the horrific blasts. They truly exemplify the best of what our Nation is. Today the Tough Ruck takes place the weekend before Boston Marathon Monday. Tough Ruck is the only ruck march partnered with the Boston Marathon and finishers are awarded the official Boston Marathon Medals and receive recognition from the Boston Athletic Association. Military Friends Foundation is the official charity of Tough Ruck Nation.
