Drivers! Are you ready to get moving for a good cause while improving your health? The Route 66 Virtual Route Challenge to Support Veterans is starting May 22.
Waypoint Vets welcomes the kickoff of “Miles for Veterans – Route 66 Virtual Route Challenge.”
This 2200-mile walking/running virtual route challenge invites participants from across the nation to virtually adventure through the nostalgic and historic Route 66 to honor our veterans, promote health and wellness, and celebrate the historical significance of Route 66.
Route 66, often referred to as the “Main Street of America,” has a rich history intertwined with both the trucking industry and military service. Established in 1926, this iconic highway served as a vital artery for commerce, connecting communities and facilitating the movement of goods across the country.
Veterans in trucking
Many veterans have found careers in the trucking industry, contributing to the backbone of our economy while embodying the spirit of resilience and dedication. In fact, an estimated 18 million veterans in the US are truck drivers.
This connection to Route 66 inspired Steve Kane, president of Rolling Strong, to create a virtual walk/run challenge that not only encourages physical activity for all, but also raises funds for Waypoint Vets, an organization committed to supporting the well-being of veterans.
FIT DRIVERS and Rolling Strong Wellness are supporting Waypoint Vets in this event, which kicks off May 22.
I will post a sign-up link soon!
About Waypoint Vets
A nonprofit organization founded by dedicated veteran Sara Lee, Waypoint Vets is committed to providing transformative adventures to empower veterans to reconnect with themselves and each other. These carefully curated experiences not only foster camaraderie among veterans but also offer vital opportunities for healing and personal growth. By participating in these adventures, veterans can share their stories, find support, and build lasting friendships in a safe and understanding environment.
Bob Perry is a regular contributor to The Trucker. He has spent nearly the past four decades on a mission to educate professional drivers and share life-changing products and services to help them live healthier lives while on the road. Recognized throughout the transportation industry, from bus drivers to over-the-road professional drivers, Perry has played an important role in creating a paradigm shift helping regulatory agencies, private and public sector entities, and consumers understand the current health challenges of the professional driver. He has participated as a wellness advocate in several roundtable discussions, large audience groups and small forums as well as going “curbside” through a national truck stop tour.
Bob’s articles have been featured in The Trucker and a number of other national transportation industry publications and is the host of a weekly wellness call produced by Rolling Strong. Bob has been a regular guest on RedEye Radio and Land-Line Radio, and is often an invited guest on Sirius radio shows. He has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health Magazine, Drug Store News, American Road Magazine, WSJ, NPR, ABC National Radio, as well as hundreds of daily newspapers. He has appeared on television news shows across the nation, including a featured TV segment on ABC NightLine News.
Retired truck driver for 50 plus years in the industry.
Still working part time at 75 years old and still enjoy it.