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Ruck To Live Happening September 28th In Brighton

Author Meltdown

The 3rd annual Ruck To Live takes place in Brighton, Michigan September 28th. Veterans Connected is once again putting on this great event.

Ruck To Live

According to their press release, The purpose of the event is to raise support for and awareness of service members and Veterans, roughly 44 of whom we lose to suicide each day. This number has risen from 22 in 2019 and since then the civilian suicide rate has risen at the same rate. So we are inviting all whom
may be battling with suicidal thoughts or has been effected by suicide to join us and “Together We Heal”.

The release went on, All donations will be acknowledged both on social media and on the day of the event on the sponsor banner. We will also have special events in downtown Brighton once the Ruck Marchers return from their journey. We hope you will join us in supporting our mission to reduce suicides.

Ruck To Live Sponsorships

They’re also looking for sponsors. Below is a list of ways you can help.

Diamond Sponsor $5,000: This option will serve to cover costs for the outreach portion. This will include live music, portable toilets, general event expenses, and volunteer appreciation. Five participant registrations, ten event shirts and five tumblers with the “Together We Heal” slogan on it will be included with this sponsorship.
Platinum Cross Sponsor $2,500: There will be 660-yard-sized American flags cascading up the hill directly next to the Veteran Memorial to represent the roughly 660 Veterans whom die by suicide each month in 2019. Four participant registrations, seven event t-shirts and three tumblers with the “Together We Heal” slogan on it will be included with this sponsorship.
Gold Sponsor $1,000: This will cover costs directly associated with the convoy that will support the main route. This includes fuel, safety vehicles, medical needs, water/Gatorade, and snacks. Three participant registrations, five event t-shirts, and two tumblers with the “Together We Heal” slogan will be included with this sponsorship.
Silver Sponsor $500: There will be a 1 mile “family” route that begins and ends at the Veteran Memorial. This route is designed for those who are not able to participate in the main route, and encourages the conversation of suicide prevention. Two participant registrations and three event t-shirts will come with this sponsorship.
Bonze Sponsor $250: There will be signage at each mile marker to remember an active military or Veteran who died by suicide. The group will stop at each one to have a moment of silence for a specific individual. One participant registration and one event T-shirt will be included with this sponsorship.
Friend of VC $100: Your name will be posted on a banner at the event.
All sponsors will be acknowledged on social media, on our registration site, and on our event banner.

Meltdown

Foundation 14 vs. The Motor City Veterans Hockey Team Photo Recap

As someone famously once said, “It’s a great day for hockey!” That it was Saturday in Taylor for the 2nd annual Foundation 14 vs. The Motor City Veterans Hockey game. In the end, the Motor City Veterans hockey team pulled out the 6-5 victory with a late third-period goal. Congrats to them!

I was once again humbled to be paired up with veterans for this charity hockey game. As the players of both teams were introduced, they mentioned what part of the military each player served in. Each day at the end of my radio show I end by thanking those who “Protect and Serve”. From the firemen to police officers, and especially the servicemen and women. It’s because of people like the ones who played on Saturday that this country is the envy of the rest of the world. It’s because of these people that we live in a free society. It’s because of these people that I’m proud to be an American. They’re salt-of-the-earth people who are good and decent. I’m always proud to share experiences with them and help out in any way I can.

Joining the Foundation 14 team was former NHLer, Johnny Ogrodnick. Great to have #25 back on the ice with us. The guys love getting to play with former All-Stars such as Johnny O.

Foundation 14’s Maria Caruso said “It was great to see so many people. I was overwhelmed by the feedback from the veterans on how much they needed a day like Saturday.”

A heartfelt Thank You to all involved to put on a great game. A special Thanks to photographer, Tim Thurman, who once again captured some killer shots of both teams and more. Check out some of Tim’s work below as we work to make the event bigger and better next year!

It was a great time at the Foundation 14 vs. The Motor City Veterans Hockey game!

Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.

 

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