22 Mile Ruck Fundraiser
Sat, Sep 27
|WesTex Fitness
Support local veterans while raising awareness about veteran suicide.


Time & Location
Sep 27, 2025, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
WesTex Fitness, 1011 E 11th Pl, Big Spring, TX 79720, USA
About the Event
Honoring the Journey. Carrying the Weight. Walking for Hope.
Every mile tells a story. Every step carries a name. The 22-Mile Ruck March is more than a physical challenge—it’s a powerful tribute to the 22 veterans we lose each day to suicide. This annual event brings together veterans, families, and supporters to raise awareness, foster connection, and remind our heroes that they are never alone.
What began as a heartfelt initiative by our beloved Kortney Pritchard has grown into a movement of resilience and remembrance. Kortney, known for her unwavering compassion and fierce dedication to the veteran community, saw the pain too many carried in silence. She believed that healing could begin with action—and that a ruck march could become a message.
Kortney’s vision was simple but profound: walk 22 miles, each one representing a life lost, and use that journey to spark conversations, build community, and honor those still fighting…
