10th Annual Step Up For The Brave Challenge Set For August

Information from Homes for the Brave:

BRIDGEPORT, CT — On Saturday, August 17, fitness enthusiasts and those who honor our valiant service Men and Women will come together at Homes for the Brave’s 10th Annual Step Up for the Brave Challenge. This fun event will raise critical funds for Connecticut’s Veterans experiencing homelessness.

Taking place at Sacred Heart University’s Martire Family Hockey Arena in Fairfield, CT, participants will enter a Stair Climb Challenge, climbing 500 arena stairs per round following a guided route, or enter a Walking Challenge, following a specially-designed indoor course. Those who cannot attend the August 17th Challenge may participate virtually in the Step Up for the Brave 40,000 Step Challenge, which runs from August 12 through August 16.

The event will be co-hosted by WTNH Anchor/Reporter Alyssa Rae Taglia, WICC’s Melissa Sheketoff of Melissa in the Morning, and Chaz of WPLR’s Chaz & AJ show. The cost to enter is just $40, and participants receive an event shirt, a light breakfast, and a chance to compete for prizes. Visit https://runsignup.com/stepupforthebrave to register today.

“All fitness levels are welcome, and there is something for everyone to enjoy,” said Vince Santilli,
CEO/Executive Director of Homes for the Brave. “Whether you walk, run, or climb all participants will show their support for Veterans in need.”

Proceeds from this event will support Homes for the Brave’s mission to help individuals experiencing homelessness, almost all of whom are Veterans, return to productive and meaningful lives. Sacred Heart University’s Martire Family Hockey Arena is located at 3135 Easton Turnpike in Fairfield, CT. Visit https://homesforthebrave.org/ to learn more about Homes for the Brave.

A variety of high-profile sponsorship opportunities are currently available. For more information visit www.HomesForTheBrave.org or contact Mea Allbert at meallbert@homesforthebrave.org or
203-338-0669.

Homes for the Brave would like to thank its generous sponsors to date, including Haynes Construction, A Friend of Homes for the Brave, Haynes Group, Sacred Heart University, Advantage America Paperboard, Connecticut Community Bank, Microboard, The Original Vazzy's, Vazzano's Four Seasons, Avangrid, BTX Global Logistics, Knights of Columbus Park City Council #16, M&T Bank, Turner Construction, AMR, Kiwanis Club of Fairfield, Petit Family Foundation, T. Arduini Co., Inc., The Fairfield Rotary Club, A Grateful American, Albertus Magnus College, Culligan Water, Liberty Print, Mutual Security Credit Union, Prudential, Teamsters Local 1150, The Schegg Group, Trumbull Self Storage, Encon, Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, Universal Printing & Mailing Services, Inc.