The Long Walk Home

“Coral Isles Church hosted a presentation by Ron Zaleski founder of “The Long Walk Home”, an organization that seeks to stop veteran suicide through visitation, mentoring, and sponsorship. Ron’s on a walk to raise awareness. He started on September 11, 2024, in Key West, Florida and will continue to California. Pastor Bruce and John joined him for part of the journey.” #veterans #mentalhealth #health #thelongwalkhome #healthcare #military #support #florida

As many as 22 Veterans are lost to suicide every day. We're walking across America to create awareness for this crisis, talk to friends and family who have been affected, and advocate for life-saving programs. Get Involved and Track the Walk: https://lnkd.in/edKvH5pN #veterans #health #mentalhealth #ptsd #healthcare #thelongwalkhome #walkwithron #military

“As of today, I've walked roughly 80 miles for the Walk Across America. I am humbled by the support we've received from friends and family who lost their loved ones to suicide.” Ron Zaleski Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/edKvH5pN #veterans #health #mentalhealth #ptsd #healthcare #thelongwalkhome #walkwithron #military

Some battles are unseen and can follow a soldier home with them. For the next nine months, we're walking across America to create awareness for this veteran suicide crisis and advocate for life-saving programs. Learn More and Track the Journey: https://lnkd.in/edKvH5pN #veterans #health #mentalhealth #ptsd #healthcare #thelongwalkhome #walkwithron #military

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Yesterday, Ron Zaleski and The Long Walk Home kicked off the Walk Across America in the Florida Keys! In the coming months, Ron and company will be walking all the way to San Diego, CA to bring awareness to the veteran suicide crisis and advocate for life-saving programs. Each day, Ron will carry the sign displaying the name of a veteran who was lost to suicide. Days 1 and 2 were dedicated to veterans Todd Russell and Rick Smith respectively. May their lives never be forgotten, and may we honor their legacy by believing in a brighter future for the brave veterans of the United States. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the walk! Learn More and Track the Journey: https://lnkd.in/edKvH5pN #veterans #health #mentalhealth #nonprofit #military #keywest #florida

On behalf of The Long Walk Home, Ron Zaleski is on a mission to honor our #Veterans and raise awareness about the urgent issue of Veteran Suicide. Join him as he takes each step towards hope and healing from Florida to California starting on 9/11. DSS' Bob Pedraza will be joining Ron at the beginning of the walk in Key West. #ProudSponsor Learn more how you can help! https://lnkd.in/edKvH5pN

On September 11th, the Walk Across America will begin at Mile Marker 0 (corner of Fleming Street and Whitehead Street) in Key West, FL at 3 PM EST. We will be stopping in at the VFW (Post 3911) along the way and speaking at the Key West American Legion (Post 28) at 6 PM EST. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by to show your support and learn more about the mission of this walk. START DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 START LOCATION: MILE MARKER 0, KEY WEST, FL DURATION: ~9 MONTHS DISTANCE: ~12 MILES PER DAY We invite you to join us in the Walk Across America, a heartfelt journey dedicated to raising awareness and preventing veteran suicide. Whether you are a veteran, a family member of a fallen hero, or a supporter of this vital cause, your participation is invaluable. Our mission is to honor the lives of those we've lost and support those still fighting. By walking in any city or location, you become a part of a nationwide movement that stands united in compassion and action. Every step we take together brings us closer to a future where no veteran feels alone. Follow the links below to get involved. Join Us! Walk with us in your hometown and show your local Veteran community you care. Walk With Us: https://lnkd.in/e3zHSaKs Make a Tribute to a Veteran Lost to Suicide: https://lnkd.in/eU8eB7rm Become a Sponsor: https://lnkd.in/eMMkUk6f Track the Route and Learn More: https://lnkd.in/edKvH5pN #veterans #military #mentalhealth #service #health

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    CONTACT: Dava Guerin, 443-493-0406 or Ron Zaleski, (305) 399-5354 U.S. MARINE WALKS ACROSS AMERICA TO PREVENT VETERAN SUICIDE Ron Zaleski will walk from Key West Florida on September 11 to San Diego, California to help save veteran’s lives VENICE, FL AUG. 19—For U.S. Marine veteran, Ron Zaleski, 73, his mission is clear—to make sure no veteran dies by suicide on his watch. With an estimated twenty U.S. veterans that die by suicide every day, according to Zaleski that is a national tragedy that can be prevented. His goal is to create a movement that can affect change on a national level. That is why on September 11 at 3:00 p.m. at the end of Highway One in Key West Florida, Zaleski will walk across the country for nine months—twelve miles each day—eventually concluding his journey in San Diego, California. Along the way he will be joined by community leaders, veterans, and the general public. They will help him spread the word about the steps every American can take to make a difference in helping veterans that are at a crisis point and at risk for suicide. This is not Zaleski’s first walk across America. In 2010 he walked barefoot with a similar mission. That experience led him to form a non-profit organization—The Long Walk Home—that has helped more than 2,000 veterans with Post Traumatic Stress, learn the coping skills needed to live more fulfilled lives and hopefully, not consider taking their own. “After working with veterans for the past eighteen years as the founder and executive director, I know our program causes a transformative shift in the trajectory of their lives. I have seen first-hand by supporting these veterans and their families we have been able to turn their anger into mindfulness, heal damaged relationships for themselves and their loved ones, and create a new mission,” Zaleski said. “In addition, my hope is to have this become a movement rather than just my own passion and advocacy; together we can make a dramatic change.” “The skill sets being offered by Ron Zaleski’s program are critically important in being able to adopt optimal success and health not only after leaving the service but in life in general,” said Gary Delgado a Marine veteran who participated in Zaleski’s program. “Guys just like Gary have literally changed their lives by simply being willing to deal with the after-effects of military life and not just those who experienced combat. That is why I walk,” Zaleski added. Zaleski said that anyone who would like to walk along with him, view his schedule, honor a veteran, help spread the word or donate can visit The Long Walk Home web site—https://lnkd.in/gpRXXRdH or call (305) 399-5354. Coverage is invited throughout the nine-month walk. Interviews with Zaleski are available.                                                                   ###