Bull Run III

BULL RUN III JULY 20, 2024

CVMA® 27-2 finished another strong round of our annual charity run, Bull Run III. Thank you to all those who participated and joined our chapter in supporting its 2024 benefactors - the Willing Warrior Retreat at Bull Run & Leashes of Valor.

Thank you to this year's partnering sponsor, Full Distance Brewing of Stafford, VA, who served as our "home base" stop for 2024. Owned by Doug Meyer, proud Marine Corps Veteran, Full Distance Brewing has quickly made a name for itself in the community as a great location for good times and good brews. We look forward to seeing you all again at Bull Run III - 2025.

THE "BULL RUN " CHAPTER:

The first major battle of the American Civil War was the First Battle of Bull Run; the Second Battle of Bull Run occurred just a year later. These battles, fought in Northern Virginia, were amongst some of the deadliest battles of the Civil War. As an homage to the Battles of Bull Run, CVMA® 27-2 is nicknamed the Bull Run Chapter and our primary benefit ride is called Bull Run III to represent “the other Civil War,” the battle within. The ride is a symbol of our Chapter’s dedication to fighting the battle within for our Veteran brothers and sisters.

Since 2011, CVMA® 27-2 has supported efforts to help wounded veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The chapter has partnered with charity organizations across the commonwealth in hopes of making significant improvements in the lives of Virginia’s veterans and their families who have been touched by stress-related injuries or TBI.

All proceeds from our 2024 annual benefit ride, Bull Run III, will support two local 501(c)(3) organizations - Willing Warriors and Leashes of Valor-

Located in Haymarket, VA, the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run, which is the flagship program of Willing Warriors, provides cost-free stays and programs that positively impact wounded, ill, and injured service members, disabled veterans, and their families. Their programs include more than 40+ educational and recreational activities; including seminars that address the issues of dealing with PTS and TBI. The intended outcome of these retreat stays is that the warrior, and their family members return to the routine of rebuilding their lives feeling refreshed and inspired.

Located in Fredericksburg, VA, Leashes of Valor provides highly-trained service dogs to post-9/11 veterans to help with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and military sexual trauma (MST), an underlying trauma to PTSD. Whenever possible, they source dogs from animal shelters and rescue organizations.

PROUD SPONSORS OF BULL RUN III (2024)