Veterans Memorial 150 - VM150

05/14/2026

We’re winding down to race day. Thanks to Brett Supyk, Sara Rapp, Rebecca Reeves, Bill Cronk, Meghan Traynor, and Abbie Friddell.

Thank you all so much!

05/12/2026

Blue Star Service Dogs has vet bills they are trying to cover. If you feel so inclined, please see the post below.

05/04/2026

Happy Monday morning. Thank you to Robert Derga Jr, Tony Earle, and Chris Toler for your donations!

04/28/2026

Thanks to Jennifer Baldridge for your donation today. We appreciate it.

04/27/2026

Thanks to Jeannette Knapp and Pauline Panepinto for your donations.

04/26/2026

Four weeks from today, the runners will be 25 hours in, many closing in on 100 miles at Clare. If you’re interested in following progress, we’ll be providing updates every few hours. This is their route.

VM150

04/25/2026

We had a few more donations. Thank you so very much Scott Goldworthy, Milton Johnson, Elaine Oberlin-Nesbit and Crystal Siniarski.

04/24/2026

Danny served his country with honor in the U.S. Air Force from 2004 to 2012, including deployments to Saudi Arabia and Iraq. During his service, he suffered a devastating back injury. This injury plagued him while he continued to work through the end of his deployment working security in Italy.
At 28, Danny had to rebuild his life from the ground up. Chronic pain led to years on medication and frequent visits to the VA. Holding a steady job was difficult, and the loss of his beloved Great Dane made an already challenging time even harder.
Then Lucy came into his life.
Danny adopted Lucy, a spirited Doberman. With a referral to Blue Star Service Dogs, Danny and Lucy began a year-long journey together—training, learning, and building a partnership.
Today, Lucy is not just a service dog—she is Danny’s lifeline. She provides the physical support he needs to navigate daily life and the confidence to re-engage with the world. As Danny says about Blue Star, “They literally gave me my life back.”
Because of Lucy and the support of Blue Star Service Dogs, Danny is off prescription pain medication. He’s regained independence, confidence, and the ability to enjoy everyday moments many of us take for granted.
Blue Star stands by their veterans every step of the way—offering ongoing training, guidance, and advocacy. When Danny once faced barriers in a restaurant due to misconceptions about service animals, Blue Star stepped in to educate and ensure his rights were respected.
Now, Danny travels with confidence, knowing Lucy is by his side—and that Blue Star Service Dogs will always have his back.

Your donation can help provide life-changing service dogs to veterans who need them most.�
Please consider giving today.

Donation link is in the comments.

04/22/2026

Hey, Sara Rapp, Valerie Donaldson and Daniel Patterson! Thank you for your donation.

04/20/2026

Thanks for the donations Josh Juette, Michelle Miller, Milton Johnson and Russell Beecher. These donations buy dog supplies and veterinary care! Donation link in comments if you are interested.

04/19/2026

Thanks to Hussein Tehaili, Meghann Schenk, John Puckropp, Arron Berger and Paul Hull for their generous donations over the last few weeks. All proceeds will be going to Blue Star Service Dogs. Donate at the link in comments.