250 Miles for Veterans and Hope

Ron Patterson, a Gulf War vet and Indiana American Legion commander, just completed an epic 250-mile march carrying an Army backpack, adding weight along the way to symbolize the 22 veterans who die by suicide daily. His journey, part of the national USA 250 Challenge launched last July, raised over $20,000 for veterans’ families and brought in new Legion members. Walking through Fort Benjamin Harrison’s historic neighborhood, he closed the loop on his mission — one that’s not just about fitness, but about community, resilience, and honoring America’s veterans. The challenge still runs until July 4 — join or donate before it ends. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73acf047e225337e