CADIZ, Ky. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) The SALTY VETS Foundation, a new nonprofit organization in the area, will host two major events in Trigg County, Kentucky in September.
SALTY VETS stands for Save Another Life Through Yours-Vision to Empower Trigg & Surrounding veterans.
The organization says their mission is to support the community of veterans through camaraderie.
On September 8 the group is holding Ruck 4 Vets, a ruck march through Land Between the Lakes in honor and memory of all of those who have served in the armed forces. Participants can choose newbie or SALTY by bringing a backpack or rucksack weighing 30 pounds, which isn’t mandatory but SALTY VETS suggests the challenge. For more visit runsignup.com/Race/KY/GoldenPond/Ruck4Vets.
A dinner and a show with Chef Squirrel and the Well Done Comedian Bobby Henline will take place September 15 as a fundraiser for the SALTY VETS Foundation. The Chef for the event is Army Combat Veteran Paul Heytman, who attends Louisiana Culinary Institute.
Bobby Henline is a well known Army combat veteran who spreads joy and hope through the love of stand-up comedy and motivational speaking.
For tickets, visit the Eventbrite page.