Tough Mudder and the Infinite Hero Foundation have partnered to create the Infinite Hero Honor Challenge. This aims to stop the cycle of US veteran suicide.
The Infinite Hero Foundation advocates for US veterans’ needs and dedicates resources to support their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
‘Together the organizations have created a never-seen-before endurance challenge to raise critical funds to support veteran care and mental health programs.’
Every 22 minutes, a US veteran dies by suicide. To try and end this cycle, the Infinite Hero Honor Challenge is a 10-hour endurance survival event involving a series of mental, physical and survival missions on and off the Tough Mudder course.
In teams of 22, challengers will navigate unmarked terrain, completing missions and recovering items they must protect and deliver to the finish line. While not necessarily a running event, teams will pack the gear and nutrition they need on their backs and cover upwards of 10 miles of hiking, climbing and river crossing in pursuit of finishing their mission.
There will be no winners or losers in the Infinite Hero Honor Challenge, just teams of finishers. Participants may join individually, as part of a team or with a corporate group. In advance of their challenge, participants can raise critical funds and awareness for their efforts to end veteran suicide.
The Infinite Hero Honor Challenge will take place in the four corners of America at the following Tough Mudder events:
- Tri-State: September 11
- Washington D.C.: October 16
- Los Angeles – Glen Helen: October 23
- Dallas/Ft. Worth: November 6
Infinite Hero Foundation, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing support for veterans and military families that have sacrificed mentally and physically.
“As an organization, we strive to always stay ahead and anticipate the needs of our veterans,” said Courtney Janes, Executive Director at Infinite Hero Foundation.
“The past year has shown us how important it is to be able to provide support to those in need at a moment’s notice. We believe this partnership will not only raise awareness about the frontline issues our military heroes are facing, but also encourage the community to be proactive and look for ways to support our veterans and military families.”
Colin Baden, President, Director and Founder of Infinite Hero Foundation, said “Infinite Hero strives to inspire collaboration of the top minds in technology, community, medical research and mental health care to find solutions that revolutionize the way we treat the injuries of war.”
Mudders who participate in the Infinite Hero Honor Challenge have two fundraising options to select from:
- Pay + Donate: US$100 entry fee plus US$400 donation directly to the Infinite Hero Foundation
- Pay + Fundraise: US$125 entry fee, plus a US$500 minimum fundraising commitment via Gofundraise
The top fundraiser at each Honor Challenge event will win a Complete Wellness Package by Clearlight Infrared, which includes a Jacuzzi Light Therapy unit and a HALO ONE Halotherapy unit.
“We are thrilled to partner with the Infinite Hero Foundation to raise funds for such an important cause,” said Kyle McLaughlin, CEO of Tough Mudder. “Many of our Mudders are veterans or active duty, and we are honoured to be able to give back to this community that has given so much to our country through their service.”
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