Six disabled veterans hike 100 miles to Colorado Springs to combat PTSD
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- In an effort to combat PTSD, a small team of six disabled veterans is raising awareness by walking 100 miles from Westminster to Colorado Springs.
The team started their journey Thursday. It will take them four days to complete the trek from the Armed Forces Tribute Garden in Westminster to Veterans War Memorial in Colorado Springs. The fourth day will culminate at Memorial Park on Sunday afternoon.
The veterans are welcoming the public to support and join them as they cross the finish line, completing their 100th mile lapping around Memorial Park.
The organizer of the trek, Joshua Emer, says, "We know that some disabled veterans struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and isolation. During this world pandemic of extreme isolation, we want to let our brothers and sisters know that we are all still here for each other and that resources are available despite this pandemic."
The trek is organized with a non-profit called Semper Fi & America's Fund, which provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.
To follow along on the journey, you can follow this live GPS tracking link. For more information on Semper Fi and America's Fund PTSD Century Hike, click here.
