Interested in running? Go to www.lamarathon.com and click register.
Interested in Fundraising? Go to www.crowdrise.com/TeamUSVets and click donate or join the team.
U.S.VETS is proud to announce its participation as an official charity in the 2012 Honda Los Angeles Marathon. The 2012 route will begin at Dodger Stadium and end all the way down on Ocean Ave, just steps away from the Santa Monica Pier. It’s a scenic route, displaying the best of Los Angeles, and you, or your family and friends, can enjoy the view and help our cause. Whether you are a marathon veteran or a first timer, this is a great opportunity for you to help U.S. VETS continue our mission – the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.
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- Actor Shia Labeouf ran for Team U.S.VETS 2010
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- U.S.VETS employee Mary Hanes braved the rain to run for Team U.S.VETS 2011
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- U.S.VETS Employees Running for Team U.S.VETS 2010
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- Along the Marathon Route
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- L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa with Marine Veteran Mervin Roxas
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- 2010 Team U.S.VETS Runners
Since 2001, over 2 million U.S. troops have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan with the dream of rejoining their families and the lives they knew before they left. Regrettably, over half of them return and suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and lack of job skills – precursors of veteran homelessness.
U.S.VETS is doing its best to combat these issues. With 11 locations in five states and Washington, D.C., U.S.VETS is continually looking for ways to help better serve veterans and their families. Each day U.S.VETS serves over 2,000 veterans. In a year, U.S.VETS will help 3,000 veterans find housing and over 1,000 veterans obtain full-time employment.
You can help prevent veteran homelessness and support U.S.VETS by running in the 2012 Honda LA Marathon or by fundraising for Team U.S. VETS.
If you have any questions please contact Kristen Hintz at khintz@usvetsinc.org or (213) 542-2608. Thank you in advance for helping U.S.VETS Serve Those Who Served.
