31Miles for 31Heroes
About the Ruck to Remember
On August 6, 2011, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter was shot down by enemy fire in Afghanistan. This tragedy resulted in the deaths of 30 active duty military members and 1 military working dog, and left shocked and broken families in its wake. The event is considered the worst loss of life in a single incident during the Afghanistan Campaign.
To celebrate the incredible lives of these fallen heroes and support their families, 31 Miles for 31 Heroes will hold memorial rucks at various locations throughout the world.
DATES
Saturday, August 6th
Washington, D.C. (Main Event) starting at the Lincoln Memorial
Saturday, August 13th
Tampa, FL
Virtual Ruck: You decide where
31Miles for 31Heroes is a 31 mile ruck through the night to honor the lives of the Heroes of Extortion 17. Participants will carry 2 bricks in their rucks, one to represent the lives of our fallen and the other to represent the burden carried by their families.
Periodically, Ruckers stop to read the bios of these warriors and raise a drink (of water) to their memories. All funds raised will benefit 31Heroes, a non-profit which serves to impact the lives of our nation’s heroes and their families, while remembering the fallen.
For the D.C. event, there is a heavy emphasis on forming your own self-led teams (pre-planned routes are always available). While there will still be the usual guided groups, they will be limited.
The following are items we suggest you have in your Ruck (Backpack):
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2 Lincoln Memorial Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 20037
Take a cab to the start if possible. If you drive in there should be plenty of parking along Constitution Ave NW. The closest metro stop is the Arlington Cemetery which is less than a mile away and is also where the event ends.
Registration Info
All attendees will be given the opportunity to fundraise
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Archangel Romeo 24 has raised $5,798 out of their goal of $3,000
North Country Ruckers has raised $2,737 out of their goal of $500
Nick and Kraig has raised $1,442 out of their goal of $500
Impending Safety Brief has raised $1,183 out of their goal of $1,000
Campaign Activity
jose marin donated $51.00
Miriam Greenfield donated $10.20
Steve Fairbanks donated $102.00
ANGELITA REBUJIO donated $373.32
Greg and Rita C. donated $102.00