300 Miles Because He's My Brother

My name is Kyle, and I am a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran hailing from the beautiful city of Columbus, Indiana. Through my short travels and experiences, I have seen many things; PTSD being one of the most tragic. I myself do not suffer from PTSD, but I am aware of how it attributes to everyday struggles in the lives of once strong souls. It is not a tragedy of singularity. Once it moves in, it branches out to eat at the lives of family, friends, and even those simply reaching out to help. Unfortunately, the number of those who suffer from this illness is much larger than what one might think. It is very possible that we all know someone within our lives who is suffering right at this very minute. Each beautiful soul that battles PTSD has its own story and its own demons. The most crucial point, and what I am trying to tackle, is the fact that some see no other alternative other than ending the pain by taking their own life.

Most of society is still unaware that there are 22 American veterans committing suicide
EVERY SINGLE DAY.

This is staggering, and completely unacceptable. These men and women are real American heroes. They have fought, bled, cried, missed their own families, and all for the sake of the rest of us. So we could all live… free. The ones who have fulfilled their duties and thankfully returned home need our help. They need your help! 
THEY NEED US TO FIGHT FOR THEM.

You can’t patch a wounded soul with a band-aid.
As a result of these prolific and horrifying statistics, I am choosing to do something about it.
I AM CHOOSING TO FIGHT FOR THOSE THAT HAVE SO SELFLESSLY DONE SO FOR ME, YOU, AND EVERYONE ELSE IN THIS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY.

In order to battle and change this statistic, to raise awareness for ALL who suffer from PTSD, and to combat the ever growing suicide rate…

I WILL BE RUNNING 300 MILES

From the NFL Hall of Fame in Cantion, Ohio, to Columbus, Indiana.

This is the second year ‘300 Miles Because He’s My Brother’ is reaching out for help. Last year I also ran 300 miles, from Pentwater, Michigan to my hometown of Columbus, Indiana. We raised $2,000. Of course you can understand that this year, we are trying to go even bigger; raising more money, more awareness, and collecting more stories.

During my run, I will be updating my followers with pictures, videos, and interviews via Facebook and other social media platforms. 
I will be speaking with veterans and their families to share their stories of hope and strength. Digging deeper into what it is to learn and live with PTSD. 

I need your help in saving the lives of our local, national, and military heroes. By raising awareness and talking about PTSD, we have the opportunity to show Veterans our support and let them know they are NEVER alone. Bringing about conversations, on what we can do today, to make sure they are here tomorrow. Together we can get that number from 22 to ZERO.

Any and all donations help.
Donations acquired will partially fund accommodations incurred throughout my run, with the rest going to two non-profit organizations-22 2 NONE based out of Michigan & SAVE 22 based out of Ohio. The donations raised will be divided evenly between these two Veteran oriented organizations.

Also, please remember, donations do not have to be in monetary form.
As per my run, we are also accepting the following items:

-4 pairs of shoes (by way of monetary donation)
-16 pairs of compression socks (2 pair per day)
-Camelback
-Water/Gatorade
-Gas Cards
-Hotel/Accommodations
-Food/MREs
-First Aid Supplies
-Compression Pants and Leg Sleeves
-Supplements/Vitamins

Thank you so much for your consideration. My team and I greatly appreciate it.

Kyle Killinger
-Founder, 300 Miles Because He’s My Brother