American Legion Post 22 in Cocoa to Hold 3.2K Fundraiser March 30, Will Support Fight Against Veteran Suicide

'BE THE ONE' RIVER WALK & RUN 8 AM – 2 PM

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The American Legion Post 22, 241 Peachtree Street, Cocoa, Florida, will be holding a 3.2K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. This fundraiser will help to support the fight against Veteran suicide. 

This “Walk for Veterans” is part of a nationwide effort from The American Legion to help reduce the stigma related to mental health issues, which in turn will hopefully reduce the number of Veteran suicides. It is estimated that between 17 and 22 Veterans commit suicide every day.

According to the American Legion, “The 2-mile walk will start at American Legion Post 22, walking along Indian River and through Cocoa Village, returning to finish at Post 22. The route is ADA accessible and follows city crosswalks. Enjoy the beauty of a walk along Indian River, the energy of Cocoa Village, and the camaraderie of friends at the American Legion.”

You may register in advance at Eventbrite.com/American Legion Be The One, or you can sign up the morning of the event. The cost is $25. Participants will receive a BE THE ONE T-shirt and also a complimentary drink at the conclusion of the walk.

For additional information, call 321-338-7076 or email Cocoalegionpost22@gmail.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Steve Wilson was born in DeRidder, Louisiana and grew up in both New Orleans and Macon, Georgia.  He moved to Brevard County in 1984 and retired from local government as the Community Advocate/Assistant to the City Manager with the City of Rockledge in 2018.

Among the awards and accolades Steve has received over the years are 15 + year Rockledge Little League volunteer, Brevard Public School Jefferson Award Recipient, Rockledge High School Raider Booster Award 2001, 2006, City of Rockledge Employee of the Year 2006, Rockledge Kiwanian of the Year 2006-2007, City of Rockledge Quality Public Service Award 2008, 2012, 2017, Rockledge Kiwanis Citizen of the Year 2012-2013, Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Sportscasting 2015, Rockledge High School Leadership and Service Award 2016, Central Florida Humanitarian Award 2017, Space Coast Inspiration Award – 2018,  Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame – Lifetime Achievement – 2020, Ecofest Achievement Award – 2022, Quality Floridian Award – 2022, presented by U.S. Congressman Bill Posey.

Wilson is especially proud of his chairing two fundraisers in support of pediatric cancer research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in honor of Merritt Island resident Julie Spurlock that raised over $25,000.00.

He has been a partner, along with Orville Susong, for the past 24 years with the Friday Night Locker Room, a broadcasting team that covers and reports on a wide variety of local events that are of significance to the residents of the Space Coast and beyond. Their mission is to promote youth sports, support first responders and law enforcement personnel, and showcase community and charitable events that are produced by our nonprofit partners in central Florida.

The Friday Night Locker Room has awarded hundreds of sports achievement plaques to Brevard County student-athletes over the years. They have also awarded more than $18,000 in academic scholarships to Brevard County high school seniors.

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