Veterans Ruck March - Bloomington, IL

12/19/2025

Tonight was a truly amazing experience. Thanks to YOUR commitment to supporting local veterans, we had the sincere honor of presenting $12,229.00 to Outdoor Veterans.

The work of OV is far greater than guys' fishing and hunting trips. This organization offers a lifeline to veterans and first responders struggling to find a reason to stay another day.

There is not enough room to write out the feelings we wish to express, but suffice to say we are proud of our community, we are excited for Outdoor Veterans, and we are on fire for the opportunities that lie ahead next year.

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12/19/2025

12/19/2025

Are you ready for this? Tune in for the official presentation of Veterans Ruck March 2025 funds to Outdoor Veterans!

12/16/2025

The day we have been waiting for! Come see the impact of community members, local businesses, and other veterans joining together to lift up those who served their country.

From various fundraising events, sponsorships, private donations, t-shirt sales, and Veterans Ruck March 2025 participation...YOU have been a part of this movement to help .

Meet us at the VFW 454 this Thursday, 12/18 for the official presentation of funds to Outdoor Veterans. We are targeting a 6:30 PM start time but feel free to come earlier and stay a while.

11/29/2025

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂 We want to give thanks to the men and women - past and present - who served our country with honor.

We also want to share our gratitude for the businesses and community members who gave generously to the Veterans Ruck March 2025 to benefit Outdoor Veterans. We'll announce the total funds raised for our local veterans next week! ***deprevention VFW 454

11/16/2025

✨ Growth is good. ✨ 2024 ➡️ 2025
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11/09/2025

This was the first year the Veterans Ruck March asked community members and businesses to consider donating money to help fund vital programs that address the debilitating mental health stressors unique to veterans. You sure answered the call!

We want to reiterate our gratitude to the following businesses for answering the call to action, whether as an official event sponsor or contributing raffle items.



Falstad & Associates Financial Services





cates.thrivent

Ketter Kamp









Marshmallow Bunny

Casper Brewing
The Garlic Press

THANK YOU for honoring our local veterans! We hope to continue our partnership next year.

11/01/2025

On our way to the first stop, we came across this beautiful display of American flags just off the Constitution Trail near Hovey Ave. It helped bring into focus the reasons we were rucking together in the first place:

🪖 Remember veterans we've lost to su***de
🤝 Help prevent further loss of life post-service

In such a chaotic and divided world, it is even more important that we look out for each other and lift each up.

Ask the questions. Check in. Show up.

Such simple, small gestures could be the difference between someone's last day and them continuing on to the next.

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10/31/2025

👻 🕸️ 🎃 We enjoyed some spooky Haunted Trail trappings during our ruck last week. It's always cool to see the way the Town of Normal transforms sections of the Constitution Trail for Halloween fun.

Have a happy and safe Halloween, everyone!

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10/30/2025

We had some four-legged ruckers join us last Saturday at the Veterans Ruck March 2025. They gave us lots of encouragement, and even some kisses! 🥰 ***deprevention

10/29/2025

Brass Pig Smoke & Alehouse stepped up to the plate of serving a large group of hungry & thirsty ruckers last Saturday! Their staff remained calm under fire, making it a great final stop before returning to VFW 454.

Have a favorite Brass Pig order? Tell us!

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