Team Red, White & Blue‘s (Team RWB) Old Glory Ultra Relay officially surpassed its $1 million fundraising goal.
“In May, we set out to show the world what veterans are capable of, and we did just that when our team of veteran ultrarunners crossed the Old Glory Ultra Relay finish line,” said Team RWB’s incoming Executive Director, retired Army Col. Michael “Sully” Sullivan. “What we couldn’t know was whether America would rally behind the mission. But it did, raising more than $1 million for our mission.”
During the relay, from May 2 to May 19, 12 veterans carried a single battle-flown American flag 3,000 miles from San Diego, California to Washington, DC.
The $1 million raised by the relay will directly fund Team RWB's in-person and virtual programs, which provide veterans with crucial resources to build healthier lifestyles focused on physical health, mental health, genuine relationships, and a sense of purpose.
“That outpouring shows Americans believe veterans will lead by example and pull the nation out of its health‑and‑wellness crisis and that Team RWB will be at the forefront of that movement, delivering the connection, support, and community veterans deserve,” added Sullivan.
Learn more about how Team RWB is empowering veterans and service members to build healthy lifestyles and get involved in its in-person and dynamic in-app programming here.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.
