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.
2026 Not for Profits and other Attendees
SUNY WUSB
Suffolk County Legislator Chad Lennon
Paws Of War
United Veterans Beacon House
Cooking For LI Vets
Miller & Caggiano, LLP
General Needs Ltd
Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency
Team Rubicon
Iron Medics EMS Motorcycle Club
Long Island State Veterans Home at Stony Brook University (The Stony Brook Foundation)
Northwell Health Military Liaison Services
Joseph Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project
Smithtown Parkinson Therapy CenterProject Patriot 22
United Veterans Beacon House
Ready to take the next step? You can become a contributor to our cause, or participate yourself.
