Proceeds from our Walk-A-Thon provide financial resources to the critically needed recovery and support programs for Veterans and Active-Duty Military. Those struggling from the "Battle Within" will receive the assistance they need without stigma attached to their attendance.

Here are just a few programs we provided with the donations from last year’s Walk-a-Thon...

Monday Night: Coed Veteran & First Responder Support Group Session at Dogs For Life, 1230 16th Avenue, Vero Beach 7 – 8 pm. (Facilitators: Tom Metzinger)

Tuesday Night: Female only Veteran & First Responder Curriculum Based Support Group Sessions Collaborated by The Next Generation Veterans of IRC at Voices For Veterans of IRC, 1956 41 Avenue, Suite C, Vero Beach, 1st , 3rd *5th Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30. (Peer Support Specialist: Ingrid Iraola)

Wednesday Night: Coed Veteran Support Group Session at MHA Drop-In Center, 2183 Ponce De Leon Circle, Vero Beach 6 – 8 pm. (Facilitator: Michael Wright)

Thursday Night: Coed Veteran & First Responder Curriculum Based Support Group Session Collaborated by The Next Generation Veterans of IRC and Emerald Medical at IRSC

Schumann Center (BLDG D) 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach 7 – 8 pm.

(Facilitator: Kris Hasenauer)

Thursday Night: Spousal Veteran & First Responder Support Group at St. Elizabeth Church, 901 Clearmont St., Sebastian, 1st Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 pm. (Facilitator: Laura Saputo)

The Next Generation Veterans of IRC also provide 4 emergency visits per year and provide outings for social development.

Life-saving testimonials available upon request.

The number of military/veteran suicides has RISEN to 44 per day! We need your support to STOP this tragedy.

Please help us continue the circle of healing we have created in Indian River County to save the lives of our veterans.

THANK YOU to our sponsors

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2026 Annual Walk-A-Thon for Military/Veteran Suicide Awareness

Hosted by American Gold Star Mothers of Indian River County

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