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"Since 2001, brave men and women of our military have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and sacrificed so much in defending our way of life. A life of freedom that they felt was worth protecting and preserving. In doing so, over 45,000 of these young men and women have been physically wounded. It is estimated that more than 300,000 will suffer post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.
As our military slowly withdraws from the fields of battle, and media coverage declines their coverage which we have been accustomed to for over ten years, unfortunately, so does remembering their sacrifice. We often take these sacrifices for granted but need to remember that liberty and freedom bears a price: It is not, nor shall ever be free.
As these wounded warriors return back home, many face extremely difficult times. Their fight continues long after their time in service.
What do you do for Marine, soldier, sailor or airman who provided the blanket of freedom that protects us and has been physically or mentally injured in doing so? How do you ensure their sacrifice does not fade from our memory?
Former Marine, Brian Gallagher has asked himself these very questions and has created a spectacular event to help bring awareness to the actions of these heroes who sacrificed for our country.
On May 26, 2012, he will execute a 100-mile run under 30 hours, circling around Ground Zero in lower Manhattan to raise funds to help support wounded warriors and their families and to honor the sacrifices of our heroes who have shown the courage, commitment and dedication that has been the hallmark and strength of our nation.
Brian’s 100-mile journey is the first step to raise $100,000 for the September 11th Memorial and Museum and two charitable organizations that help assist our wounded warriors and their families."
National September 11 Memorial & Museum | World Trade Center Memorial
Dakota Meyer - Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children
The Disposable Heroes Project
"Since 2001, brave men and women of our military have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and sacrificed so much in defending our way of life. A life of freedom that they felt was worth protecting and preserving. In doing so, over 45,000 of these young men and women have been physically wounded. It is estimated that more than 300,000 will suffer post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.
As our military slowly withdraws from the fields of battle, and media coverage declines their coverage which we have been accustomed to for over ten years, unfortunately, so does remembering their sacrifice. We often take these sacrifices for granted but need to remember that liberty and freedom bears a price: It is not, nor shall ever be free.
As these wounded warriors return back home, many face extremely difficult times. Their fight continues long after their time in service.
What do you do for Marine, soldier, sailor or airman who provided the blanket of freedom that protects us and has been physically or mentally injured in doing so? How do you ensure their sacrifice does not fade from our memory?
Former Marine, Brian Gallagher has asked himself these very questions and has created a spectacular event to help bring awareness to the actions of these heroes who sacrificed for our country.
On May 26, 2012, he will execute a 100-mile run under 30 hours, circling around Ground Zero in lower Manhattan to raise funds to help support wounded warriors and their families and to honor the sacrifices of our heroes who have shown the courage, commitment and dedication that has been the hallmark and strength of our nation.
Brian’s 100-mile journey is the first step to raise $100,000 for the September 11th Memorial and Museum and two charitable organizations that help assist our wounded warriors and their families."
National September 11 Memorial & Museum | World Trade Center Memorial
Dakota Meyer - Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children
The Disposable Heroes Project
