10th Annual Step Up for the Brave Challenge

Join us to make a difference for Connecticut's Veterans experiencing homelessness while getting a great workout! Homes for the Brave invites you to participate in the 10th Annual Step Up for the Brave Challenge on Saturday, August 17, at Sacred Heart University’s Martire Family Arena in Fairfield, CT.

All fitness levels are encouraged to join this fun and exciting signature fundraiser. Participants can choose between the Stair Climb Challenge, which involves climbing 500 arena stairs per round on a guided route, or the Walking Challenge, featuring a specially designed indoor course. For those unable to attend the main event on August 17th, the Step Up for the Brave 40,000 Step Challenge offers a virtual option, running from August 12 through August 16.

Co-hosted by WTNH Anchor/Reporter Alyssa Rae Taglia, WICC’s Melissa Sheketoff from Melissa in the Morning, and AJ from WPLR’s Chaz & AJ Show, entry is just $40. Participants will receive a dri-fit event shirt, a light breakfast, and the opportunity to compete for prizes. Register online at https://runsignup.com/stepupforthebrave.

“By participating in the Step Up for the Brave Challenge, you’re making a significant impact on the lives of Veterans experiencing homelessness. Together, we can help them reclaim their independence and build meaningful futures,” said Vince Santilli, CEO/Executive Director of Homes for the Brave.

Check-in starts at 8 a.m., with the stair climb and walk kicking off at 9 a.m. The arena is located at 3135 Easton Turnpike in Fairfield, CT. High-profile sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, visit 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 A Friend of Homes for the Brave, Haynes Construction, Haynes Group, Sacred Heart University, Sterling Investment Partners, Advantage America Paperboard, Connecticut Community Bank, Microboard Processing, The Original Vazzy's, Vazzano's Four Seasons, Avangrid, BTX Global Logistics, Burns Construction, Knights of Columbus Park City Council #16, Tito's Handmade Vodka, A Royal Flush, M&T Bank, Turner Construction, AMR, Culligan Water, Kiwanis Club of Fairfield, Petit Family Foundation, T. Arduini Co., Inc., The Fairfield Rotary Club, A Grateful American, Albertus Magnus College, City of Bridgeport, CT Veterans Day Race, Ion Bank, Liberty Print, Mutual Security Credit Union, PKF O'Connor Davies, Prudential, Randy Abrams, St. John's Community Thrift Shop, Teamsters Local 1150, The Schegg Group, Trumbull Self Storage, Cushman & Wakefield, Encon, G Pic and Sons Construction, RDAC, Gerard Musto, American Legion Post 196 Milford, Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, Strive2LiveWell, Universal Printing & Mailing Services, Inc.