After the unbelievably heartbreaking loss of thirteen service members in Afghanistan during the evacuation of US citizens and Afghan Nationals, Stroller Warriors® chapters and members from each stretch of the globe ran in support of the 2/1 Ghost Company and Tragedy Assistance Program Services (TAPS).
TAPS serves an important mission aiming to give comfort, care, and resources to individuals grieving the death of a military loved one. Since 1994, TAPS has provided 24/7 services through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources-- all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. Throughout September, many Stroller Warriors chapters ran in honor of the 13 service members who lost their lives and in support of TAPS. Running in honor of the fallen was a powerful way to show support to the grieving families and our military community.
Stroller Warriors chapters accumulated mileage throughout the month-- tallying the cumulative miles run by SW members; while others hosted a weekday SW run or organized an online event in support of TAPS. The mileage between participating chapters totaled an astounding 2,505.25 miles.
TAPS serves an important mission aiming to give comfort, care, and resources to individuals grieving the death of a military loved one. Since 1994, TAPS has provided 24/7 services through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources-- all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. Throughout September, many Stroller Warriors chapters ran in honor of the 13 service members who lost their lives and in support of TAPS. Running in honor of the fallen was a powerful way to show support to the grieving families and our military community.
Stroller Warriors chapters accumulated mileage throughout the month-- tallying the cumulative miles run by SW members; while others hosted a weekday SW run or organized an online event in support of TAPS. The mileage between participating chapters totaled an astounding 2,505.25 miles.
Twelve members from SW Iwakuni logged a total of 275 miles. The chapter hosted a dedication run on 13 September in honor of the thirteen service members lost.
On September 10th, Stroller Warriors Okinawa held a dedication run honoring TAPS and remembering all fallen service members, especially those we have lost recently. Leadership asked members to wear red and to post sweaty selfies if they could not make the event. As a chapter, SW Okinawa collectively ran 100.22 miles on September 10th!
SW Kaneohe Bay dedicated a workout on 24 September to TAPS. Members wore red and enjoyed a 30 minute conversational run followed by a strength workout-- 13 reps of each exercise for a total of 3 rounds. As a chapter, they ran 1,195.05 miles for the month of September!
Stroller Warriors Oak Harbor held a dedication run during a track workout on 24 September. Together, members logged a total of 34 miles-- including the chapter's awesome C25K runners who were only on Week 1 Day 2!
Members of SW Quantico dedicated 526 miles in the month of September. On 30 September, members ran in support of TAPS and all wore red.
SW Yorktown ran 250 miles in honor of TAPS Awareness through their 13 miles in 13 days event. The chapter had 15 warriors participate with 9 who ran 13+ miles.
Thank you to every Stroller Warrior who dedicated miles. Your support and dedication to those around you never ceases to amaze.
Happy Running!
-Gabi P
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Gabi P. is a mom of 4 awesome kids and an Air Force wife. She's been a part of Stroller Warriors Ramstein and Yorktown coordination teams and is currently a regional mentor on the SW HQ staff. Her hobbies include listening to podcasts, working out, and of course running!
Happy Running!
-Gabi P
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Gabi P. is a mom of 4 awesome kids and an Air Force wife. She's been a part of Stroller Warriors Ramstein and Yorktown coordination teams and is currently a regional mentor on the SW HQ staff. Her hobbies include listening to podcasts, working out, and of course running!
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