Next Event -August 30th, 2024
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. The goal is bring together veteran related non-profits. This event will help them raise money and promote their services to as many veterans as possible. After the challenge, there will be free food and family fun.
10:30 am- Kayaks leave Bridgeport
5:30 pm - Kayaks Arrive at Port Jefferson. Cheer on our Veterans Kayaking 22 miles at the landing site.
4:00pm - 8:00pm - Reception Party with Free Food, Drinks and a band open to the public.
Come celebrate with all participants and volunteers
Meet over 20 Veteran related Organizations helping our veterans today
The reception area is at the Port Jefferson Village Center. Please see below for more details.
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.
