How the Valor Support Project is Changing Veterans' Lives | Bike Ride, Skydive & PTSD Awareness 5K

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr sits down with Floyd Dunn, Founder and President of the Valor Support Project, to discuss the organization’s upcoming summer fundraising events and the impact they continue to have on veterans and their families throughout the Sauk Valley.Floyd shares details about the annual Valor motorcycle fundraiser, the veteran skydiving event at Chicagoland Skydiving Center, and the PTSD Awareness 5K Run/Walk. He also explains how community support has allowed the organization to assist 22 local veteran families with more than $22,000 in aid over the past two years.Learn how the Valor Support Project is helping veterans with housing, utility bills, transportation expenses, and other critical needs while building a stronger support network throughout the region.Whether you're a veteran, supporter, rider, runner, or simply looking for ways to give back, this episode highlights several opportunities to get involved and make a difference.For more information about the Valor Support Project, visit:https://www.valorsupportproject.org👉 Don’t forget to like, share, comment and subscribe for more local stories from the Sauk Valley and beyond.🎧 Listen to the full podcast and explore more at https://theradar.online🎤 Highlights:00:55 Bike Ride for Valor Event Overview01:20 Route Details & American Legion Stops01:32 Do You Need a Motorcycle to Participate?01:45 Registration Information & Event Costs02:04 Food, Live Music & Community Gathering02:41 Looking Back at Last Year's Bike Ride03:25 Why Everyone Is Invited to Attend04:03 Valor Skydive Event Introduction04:27 The Meaning Behind the Veteran Skydive05:11 Community Sponsorships for Veteran Jumpers05:19 Floyd & His Son's First Jump Together06:31 How to Submit Guest Suggestions & Questions06:50 PTSD Awareness Day 5K Overview07:28 What PTSD Awareness Means to Veterans08:39 Why the 5K Is Such an Important Event09:00 Registration Details & Race Information09:42 Walkers, Pets & Families Welcome10:08 How Fundraising Helps Local Veterans10:19 Real Examples of Veteran Assistance11:04 Helping 22 Families with $22,000 in Support11:53 Growing the Events in Their Second Year12:24 Why Sponsors Make a Huge Difference12:41 Looking Ahead for the Valor Support ProjectFollow us on all social media platforms below:https://www.facebook.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.youtube.com/@radarfreepresshttps://open.spotify.com/show/0dOeaVg1JI0ump4iD0rIHkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/along-the-rock/id1773156790https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-along-the-rock-245007958/https://rumble.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.tiktok.com/@radarfreepresshttps://x.com/radarfreepresshttps://www.instagram.com/radarfreepress/https://www.threads.net/@radarfreepress#ValorSupportProject #Veterans #PTSDAwareness #VeteranSupport #MilitaryCommunity #Fundraiser #BikeRideForValor #5KRun #SkydivingForACause #SaukValley #SterlingIL #RockFallsIL #AlongTheRock #RadarFreePress #SupportOurVeterans