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Yahoo
20-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Troy University fraternity raises $140K for veterans
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – 35 members of Troy University's Alpha TAU Omega fraternity left campus Friday for their 6-day journey to Panama City Beach. The brothers dedicated their spring break to walking in support of Jeep Sullivan's Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures. 'What that is, is a foundation out of Bonifay, Florida, set up by Jeep Sullivan, and he takes veterans on hunting and fishing trips and spreads the gospel to them and Mr. Sullivan hopes to save one life at a time,' Troy University senior James Strickland said. Alabama man arrested for child porn in Bay County This ministry allows wounded veterans to experience an adventure, boost confidence, and find freedom in the outdoors at no cost to them. Fraternity members had overnight stops in Enterprise, Hartford, Bonifay, Vernon, and Ebro. Many of them have participated in the walk before. 'As a walker for a second year. It's more of a mental game than a physical. Blisters hurt, and knees and hamstrings hurt after walking for so long. But it's the mind that gets you to the end. There's a lot of moving parts throughout this whole thing,' Troy University senior Mason Murray said. Each participant has raised a certain amount prior to the walk. As a group, they're hoping to raise $135,000 this year to support the physical and mental rehabilitation of wounded warriors. Puppy rescued from house fire in DeFuniak Springs; investigation underway But the money isn't the only benefit. Wednesday's splash in the Gulf concludes their journey. But it's the beginning of the fraternal bonds and fellowship they'll share for the rest of their lives. 'The bonds and the memories that we forged this week are unforgettable. Just suffering together as a brotherhood to support this amazing cause for our veterans who have sacrificed everything for us,' Troy University senior Theo Thoennes said. The fraternity surpassed its $135,000 goal and ended up raising $140,000. Even though the walk is over, you can still donate to the cause, by clicking Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Troy University fraternity's 128-mile walk aids Veterans fund
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A fraternity at Troy University is once again spending spring break, talking the talk and walking the walk. The Alpha Tau Omega fraternity is in the middle of their annual 'Walk Hard' fundraiser. The group walks from Troy to Panama City Beach to raise money for Jeep Sullivan's Wounded Warrior Outdoor Adventures organization. 35 fraternity members left campus Friday on the 128-mile trek. They arrived in Vernon today. They're expected to arrive at the Panama City Beach City Pier on Wednesday. Walk Hard began 16 years ago and has grown every year since. Many of the students have made the trip before. 'We've got 35 total walkers. 19 of them are on at least their second walk. But I'll tell you what's really impressive is we have we have two who are four-year walkers. They have walked every year freshman to senior year,' Executive Assistant to Chancellor of Troy Kyle Shook said. The group hopes to raise $135,000 this year to support the physical and mental rehabilitation of wounded warriors. Each participant has raised a certain amount prior to the walk. But it's not too late to donate to their cause. If you'd like to help out, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
