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Event
VetConnect's 1st Annual Night of Hope
From April 18th to October 3rd 2015, Zack Starr (a disabled veteran) overcame extraordinary circumstances as he hiked the 2,659 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. Less than 30% of those who attempt the PCT actually complete the trail each year as it is known as the "Mt Everest of all hiking trails" for its terain and the brutality of the distance involved. But as a disabled veteran, Zack not only had to endure the typical pains and struggles of the PCT, he also had to push through the pain from his Service ending disability. After a 5th surgery (December 2014) was unable to repair the injury, Zack decided to hike the PCT anyway as a kickstarter for his organization VetConnect and to show other veterans that you can push through the pain and there is life after injury.
Join us on October 23rd for the "1st Annual VetConnect Night of Hope" to celebrate this accomplishment and hear Zack's story first hand. The evening will feature a keynote speech with never before seen video of his epic journey along with pictures and an entertaining account of his adventure. This is the only opportunity to see this footage before it is handed over to editors and turned into a feature documentary to be released in late 2016.
"I want to share my story in a way that allows other veterans with injuries to relate There is hope after an injury, unfortunately most veterans lose that along the way. It is my mission (through VetConnect) to reconnect veterans with hope and to show them that there is life after injury" Zack Starr.
This event is to raise funds for VetConnect, a non-profit organization that is working to lower the suicide rate among veterans. Each year over 8,000 veterans commit suicide... Let's join together as a community to help those who have served our country so well.
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LocationClover Valley Golf Course (View)
8644 Johnstown-Alexandria Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
United States
Categories
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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Contact
| Owner: VetConnect |
| On BPT Since: Oct 11, 2015 |
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| Zack Starr |
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