March of the Remembered

Press Release

The Connect Five Veterans Foundation of Brighton, MI has partnered with Camp Liberty of Brooklyn, MI to present The March of the Remembered.

Update Release 11/14/21

Brighton & Howell, MI, November 14, 2021– The Connect Five Veterans Foundation of Brighton, MI, has partnered with Camp Liberty of Brooklyn, MI to host the March of the Remembered. The “Ruck” March Event is aimed at raising visibility of mental health awareness and suicide prevention in our communities.

This event expects to bring awareness to important issues affecting Veterans, First Responders and their Families. Afflictions such as Post Traumatic Stress Injury & Depression, Substance Abuse and Suicide Awareness and Prevention, MST – Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injuries and the Importance of trained Service Animals in the day to day lives of individuals with disabilities. The date of the event is Saturday December 4th, 2021 on the grounds of Camp Liberty. Additional details including how to register for this free event will be released shortly.

WHAT IS A RUCK? A “RUCK” is a term used in the military for a long-distance hike while carrying equipment in a Ruck Sack. The RUCK consists of carrying a weight physically in a backpack. This is intended to be a reminder of the burden these individuals carried. For example, carrying 22lbs to symbolize the 22 a day veteran suicide rate.

There is no set distance in this March, the event is scheduled to start at 10am and conclude at 2pm. You may march as much or as little as you wish. NOTE: This is not a strength and endurance event, it is an AWARENESS and REMEBERANCE event focusing on Mental Health issues and Suicide Prevention.

ABOUT THE CHARITIES - The Connect Five Veterans Foundation is a registered 501c3 all volunteer non-profit charity whose mission is to bring education and awareness to issues affecting veterans and their families in our community. For greater outreach we partner with various veteran and service organizations who share the same mission of education, awareness, and healing. Camp Liberty (Brooklyn, MI) is a private 139-acre recreational and therapeutic facility where veterans and their families can make arrangements to come and enjoy the property and available programs. From spending a night or weekend at the lodge, to hunting, fishing, martial arts, archery, yoga, almost activities are all possible, or just simply enjoy the peace and quiet that the property provides, all free of charge to the veteran and their family.

Event Contacts:

Paul DeSha C5VF – Executive Director (734) 277-1544; e: connect5VF@gmail.com

Annie Callahan Camp Liberty – Business Development (517) 960-5791; email: anniemi727@gmail.com