HONORING HEROES CHALLENGE

Virtually Across the United States
Chantilly, VA 20151

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Event Description

Background

We have promised to Never Forget our Fallen Heroes.  
 
Through all wars and conflicts, our military heroes have sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.  

Each December, through Wreaths Across America, the headstones of our fallen heroes are adorned with a fresh balsam fir wreath.  Additionally, it is Wreaths Across America's mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.   

Join the American Heritage Girls and Trail Life at New Life Church in their fundraising efforts to raise funds for wreaths to be placed on the 400 headstones of heroes at Columbia Gardens Cemetery (VACOLU).  With your registration, a wreath is automatically purchased for this amazing opportunity and $5 will go to supporting the two troops. 

The Honoring Heroes Challenge can be completed throughout from October 12th through Veterans Day on November 11th.  The 3.1 mile challenge is yours to create!   Download the RaceJoy app to ensure the best experience, as a Virtual Race Anywhere course will be shared.  It will include several wonderful cheers to help you along.  Don't forget to encourage others to join you in this Challenge! 

"Be An American Worth Fighting For" with your run, walk, hike, or ruck participation! 
 
Wreath Sponsorship and Sign-up Process
  • Sponsor Wreath Only?: If you would like to support us by donating directly and not participate in the challenge, please visit our Wreaths Across America Website and click on “Sponsor Wreaths” to donate. 
  • Sponsor Wreath and Challenge Participation:  If you would like to donate AND participate in the challenge, please follow these steps: 
    1. Please click on the Sign Up button above to register and consider donating beyond the signup.  Event pricing structure is below:
      • September 14 – 30:  $20 wreath sponsorship
      • October 1 - October 11:  $25 wreath sponsorship 
      • October 12 – November 4:  $35 wreath sponsorship or above
    2. Download RaceJoy app to get the full virtual race experience.
    3. Encourage others to join you in the run, walk, hike, ruck Challenge or by donating directly in order to meet our 400 wreath goal!
    4. Complete the creative challenge of your choosing sometime between October 12 and Veterans Day on November 11.  Do be sure to share on social media and tell us about your challenge experience and share your photos on CompetitorME's Facebook and Trail Life's Facebook page!
    5. After we reach our 400 wreath goal, come join us to lay these wreaths at Colombia Gardens Cemetery on December 19 at 9:00 AM.
Important Dates
  • September 14 –  November 4: Challenge Open Registration 
  • October 12 – Veteran's Day (November 11):  Challenge Period Open.  Run, walk, hike, or ruck anytime during this period! Do be sure to share on social media and tell us about your challenge experience and share your photos on CompetitorME's Facebook and Trail Life's Facebook page!
  • December 19: Come join us to lay wreaths at Columbia Gardens Cemetery (Please join us to lay wreaths purchased by this fundraiser challenge!)
COVID Guidelines

Your challenge is completely up to you and your imagination, so be creative but be safe!  Please follow Center for Disease Control and your state and local guidelines in planning and conducting your Honoring Heroes Challenge.  
Here are a few Center for Disease Control guideline resources:  
Here are a few Commonwealth of Virginia’s guideline resources:  
Additional Receipt Information
Thank you for your sponsorship for Wreaths Across America (EIN 20-8362270)!
Please know that this event has a return value of $8.50.


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