Next Event -September 4th, 2026
Our Mission
Provide an event that increases PTSD Awareness and helps non-profit organizations reach community members in Need.
Our Event
The 22 PTSD Awareness Challenge is a 22 mile cross-sound kayak event. The event starts in Bridgeport, CT, and ends in Port Jefferson, NY. Our Goal- bringing together veteran related non-profits. Our event raises money and promotes veteran services to as many veterans as possible. After the challenge, there is a celebration and over 25 veteran related organizations.
10:30 am- Kayaks leave Bridgeport
4:00 pm- PTSD Resource Fair begins at Port Jefferson Village Center.
5:00 pm - Kayaks Arrive at Port Jefferson. Cheer on our Veterans Kayaking 22 miles at the landing site at the beach in front of the Port Jefferson Village Center.
(Reception Party with Free Food, Drinks and a band open to the public.)
Come celebrate with all participants and volunteers
Meet over 25 Veteran related Organizations helping our veterans today
The reception area is at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Please see below for more details.
2025 Not for Profits and other Attendees
Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency
Paws of War
Legislator Chad Lennon
American Legion Post 834
United In Sisterhood
The S.A.R. Flag Family
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Team RWB
Cooking For Long Island Veterans
Veterans Yoga Project, Inc.
General Needs Long Island State Veterans Home
VA Medical Center EOC of Suffolk, Inc. (SSVF)
Tribute and Honor Foundation
Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project
United Veterans Beacon House, Inc.
US Military Vets MC
VA Suicide Prevention
VERG- National Grid
VFW Post 6248
2024 Not for Profits and other Attendees
Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon
American Legion Post 1146
Bikers Against Child Abuse
Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services Bridging the Gap Veterans Program
Cooking For Long Island Veterans
County VFW
Disabled American Veterans
General Needs Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project - Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Long Island Cares
Long Island State Veterans Home
New York State Assembly
North Fork United Methodist Ch
Operation Veronica
Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
Rolling Thunder Inc. NY Chapter 6
Smithtown Parkinson Theraapy Center
Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management
Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency
Teachers Federal Credit Union
United Veterans Beacon House, Inc.
US Military Vets MC
VA Suicide Prevention
VERG- National Grid
VFW Post 6248
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself.
