Anna Runs Across The Country - 3200 Charity Miles

LOS ANGELES - March 19, 2014 - PRLog -- On Saturday March 22nd, Anna Judd embarks on a 3,200 mile coast-to-coast run. The 29 year old California native will be running across the US to raise money and show her support for veterans. Using the innovative iPhone app, Charity Miles, Anna will be raising money for two veteran organizations: Wounded Warrior Project and Team Red White Blue.

The three month, 3,200 mile run dubbed “Anna Runs America” will start at the edge of The Pacific from The Venice Beach Pier in Venice, CA and will end under the Washington Square Arch in New York City.

During her trek, Anna will stop at several Veteran Bases and will be joined by members of local RWB chapters who will show their support by running alongside her for sections of the trip.

When asked why she is running across the country Anna stated, “This run is about pushing beyond our natural limitations. It is about living courageously. It is about taking a stand for what we believe in and feel passionately about.  And, it is about being the change that we want to see in the world.”

As to why she chose to support veterans, Anna simply answered, “I thought long and hard and no other group is so heavily woven into the fabric of this great country and without them none of us would endure the freedoms and opportunities that all Americans enjoy. I thought this was a way to say thank you to all those amazing men and women who’ve fought so hard for what we often take for granted.”

Anna will be running with 22 rocks in her pocket as a reminder that every day 22 Veterans commit suicide in this country.  She feels very strongly about helping to provide services and guidance to our country’s Veterans, many of whom are left to suffer without proper support.

WHEN/WHERE:

Anna’s run kicks off on March 22, 2014 (Venice, CA) @ 10:00 AM PDT

Anna’s run ends on June 26, 2014 (Washington Square Park, NY)

For more information:

http://annarunsamerica.com/

To download Charity Miles:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/charity-miles/id505253234...

About Charity Miles:

Charity Miles is a free iPhone/Android app that enables people to raise money for charity when they walk, run or bike. Since its launch in 2012, more than 300,000 people have run, walked or biked a collective total of 1.5 million miles using the app.  Charity Miles was founded by fitness enthusiast and philanthropist, Gene Gurkoff, to harness the collective power of everyone raising money and all the people looking to donate. Charity Miles enables anyone to earn corporate sponsorships—just like the pros, but for charity.

About Wounded Warrior Project:

The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

About Team Red White and Blue:

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB), is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports U.S. veterans by connecting them through physical and social activities. With chapters around the United States, they have formed strong communities to deliver consistent, local opportunities for veterans and the community to connect through physical and social activity. They host weekly fitness activities and monthly social events, and participate in local races and events together. These programs are at the core of Team RWB’s mission.