LEADING VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER TO HIGHLIGHT INNOVATIVE TRANSITION APPROACHES

Minneapolis, MN (March 28, 2015) – Team Red, White and Blue, The Mission Continues, Team Rubicon, and Wounded Warrior Project ,—Four of the nation’s most innovative veteran services organizations—will partner to lead the 4th annual “Run as One” on March 28, 2015. All across the country, thousands of veterans, military families and supporters will join together to show their support and to raise awareness of positive solutions to veteran transition. The event will serve as the celebration of a continued partnership, and will be a symbol of leadership, action, and collaboration across the veterans’ support landscape. In Minneapolis the run will take place at Lake Calhoun, beginning at 9 am. Immediately following the run we will complete a service project at Kateri House to help with renovation at a women's shelter. We will end the day with a dinner and social event at the Mall of America.

“This generation of veterans wants to be leaders in their communities. A common goal of our organizations, is to demonstrate civic leadership through collaboration and innovative approaches to veterans’ service,” says Joe Quinn, U.S. Army veteran and Northeast Regional Director, Team RWB, “By running together, we’re building stronger, united communities of American veterans.”

Team RWB, Team Rubicon and The Mission Continues chapters, regions, service platoons, and communities will run united in more than 60 events across the country to promote this effort.

In each location, a 3-4 mile course will be set in a local park, track or notable venue, and there will be running and walking options for participants.

“Like the veterans in our programs, the Run as One participants are sending a very positive message: veterans are committed to their communities and each other—long after they leave the military,” said Spencer Kympton, U.S. Army veteran and president of The Mission Continues, “Fifty percent of veterans struggle with their transition from the military. Many veterans need to establish new connections as they transition from the military, and our organizations are creating innovative ways to connect them.”

The runs will also honor the memory of United States Marine Corps veteran Clay Hunt, who was an active athlete, veterans advocate and member of The Mission Continues and Team Rubicon organizations.

“Clay was one of my dearest friends, like a brother,” said Jake Wood, a Marine veteran and CEO of Team Rubicon. “We owe it to him, and all who serve, to ensure that our veterans are afforded a successful transition home."

To reserve your place in the Minneapolis Run as One event visit: https://fundraise.teamrubiconusa.org/events/run-as-one/e43016

To reserve your spot at the service project sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mission-continues-service-project-kateri-house-run-as-one-day-event-tickets-16005575106

About Team Red, White & Blue

Founded in 2010, Team Red, White and Blue chapters and communities deliver consistent, local opportunities for veterans and the community to connect through physical and social activity. They host weekly fitness activities, monthly social events, and participate in local races and events together. These programs are at the core of Team RWB’s mission. Additionally, Team RWB is leading six Veteran Athletic Camps in various sports throughout the year. For more information visit http://www.TeamRWB.org.

About The Mission Continues

The Mission Continues empowers veterans to serve their country in new ways through two innovative and action-oriented programs. The first, The Mission Continues Fellowship harnesses veterans’ strengths, skills, and their compassion and empowers them to serve in their community on a daily basis. The second, The Mission Continues Service Platoons brings teams of veterans who are working together at the local level to build stronger communities. The Mission Continues has helped more than 1600 veterans focus their talents and energy to tackle challenges facing us right here at home. Through a unique model that provides reciprocal benefit for the veteran and the local community veterans volunteer to help others and, through their service, build new skills that help them launch their civilian career. To learn more, visit: http://www.missioncontinues.org or follow us on Twitter @missioncontinue.

About Team Rubicon

Team Rubicon (TR) unites the skills and experience of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. TR offers veterans a chance to continue their service by helping and empowering those afflicted by disasters, and also themselves. For more about Team Rubicon, visit http://www.teamrubiconusa.org.

About Wounded Warrior Project

Wounded Warrior Project aims to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. Their focus is to foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history. They complete their mission by raising awareness and enlisting the public's aid for the needs of injured service members. Also by helping injured service members aid and assist each other. As well as providing unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members. For more information go to http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/