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‘Absolutely unreal’: Wounded Warrior runners end 800-km journey in Victoria

The Wounded Warriors running tour raised funds for mental health support for trauma-exposed professionals and reached Nanaimo on February 28.
Dan Bodden, co-founder, stated that PTSD can affect members of search-and-rescue, in addition to Armed Forces.
Jacqueline Zweng reported that $25,000 was raised at the Nanaimo event and they are optimistic about reaching their fundraising goal.
Participants received enthusiastic support from local communities, making the challenging run less daunting.

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dailyadvertiser.com.au

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Gritting their teeth, duo push through arduous challenge for 'a good cause'

Wagga's Hugo Currie and James Boetto ran 48 miles over 48 hours to support mental health charity SANE Australia, raising over $3600.

25 days ago

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Peninsula News Review

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‘Absolutely unreal’: Wounded Warrior runners end 800-km journey in Victoria

The 8 runners and their team raise funds and awareness for mental health programs

26 days ago

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Sooke News Mirror

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SAR members not PTSD immune, Wounded Warrior runner says at Nanaimo stop

Search-and-rescue sometimes first on scene of plane crashes, which can be traumatic, says Dan Bodden

28 days ago

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Port Alberni Valley News

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Wounded Warriors runners arrive in Port Alberni

Veterans and first responders raise funds for mental health with run along Vancouver Island

29 days ago

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Victoria PD

Road Closures And Traffic Disruptions Expected For Wounded Warrior Run And Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial

Victoria, B.C. – Expect road closures and traffic delays during the Wounded Warrior Run on Sunday, March 2, and The 7th Biennial Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial on Monday, March 3.

28 days ago

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My Comox Valley Now

Wounded Warriors reach halfway in their run for mental health awareness

Supporters from across the Comox Valley gathered to help raise $250,000 and awareness as the team of eight members trek 800 kilometres from Port Hardy to Victoria. The eight-day event […] The post Wounded Warriors reach halfway in their run for mental health awareness appeared first on My Comox Valley Now.

30 days ago·Comox Valley, Canada

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