"Walk For A Vet" Walkathon

Join us in the fight to END Veteran Suicide.

The Long Walk Home invites you to our inaugural "Walk for a Vet" Walkathon on March 9th at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds!

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We are uniting the greater Sarasota Community in a grassroots endeavor to raise awareness and vital funds to prevent Veteran Suicide. The Long Walk Home, a privately funded nonprofit organization, is on a mission to create hope and save veterans’ lives throughout the community. Every dollar raised through The Long Walk Home's events and fundraisers are strategically invested in life-saving education, training, and support programs, designed to provide hope and assistance to those contemplating suicide.

But we're not just powered by big donors. Everyday heroes like you, whether it's $5, $20, or $100, make a significant impact.

Gather your teams, family, and/or friends and walk for a great purpose, preventing Veteran suicide and support the mission. The Long Walk Home is dedicated to preventing veteran suicide by offering self-empowerment courses, suicide prevention workshops, and community-building events at no cost to veterans.

Your participation is greatly appreciated. If your financial circumstances allow it, we kindly ask you to donate and make a positive impact on our suicide prevention programs. If you wait to register on the day of the walk, we suggest a minimum of a $20.00 donation or what you feel you would like to give to support our work in preventing suicide.

At the Walk for a Vet event, the Venice airport will come alive with delightful arts & crafts vendors, non-profit organizations, and food vendors, many of whom are proud supporters of The Long Walk Home. A variety of tasty treats will be available for purchase to satisfy every craving. Music will fill the air, creating a lively atmosphere. It's a celebration of unity and goodwill, where you can enjoy shopping, food and music while supporting a vital cause.

The course is 3.5 miles that you will be walking with a couple pit stops to hydrate and snack. There is a track that will take you to the finish after 2.5 miles if you choose.

If you are a local business or organization, we encourage you to register for a booth at this event. We also have volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available.

Everyone who raises $50+ will receive a gift that shows your commitment to fighting against Veteran suicide! These gifts are a just a small token of our appreciation. For every fundraising milestone reached, you will receive:

1) $50 Raised - Hoo Rag

2) $100 Raised - Tumbler

3) $250 Raised - Hat and Hoo Rag

4) $500 Raised - Hoo Rag and a Backpack

Click HERE to start a fundraising campaign.

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for believing in this mission and for supporting the brave men and women who have served. Together, we can have a lasting impact on the lives our country's Veterans.

Thank You to Our Sponsors: