Legion District 13 to host Veteran Suicide Awareness Event Feb. 25

The American Legion District 13 family is holding a Veteran Suicide Awareness Event and raising funds for Project: VetRelief and District 13 Saturday, Feb 25, from 10 a m till 4 p m

This event will be held at American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Road, St James City The event will include multiple vendors and will start with a 2 2mile walk to remember the 22 veterans who die each day from suicide.

This event is a premier fundraising event where the money raised allows Project: VetRelief to fulfill its core mission of assisting Florida's veterans, active-duty military members and their families in their time of need They can confront issues by addressing a veteran’s, service member's and family member’s condition in a time of crisis, working to secure benefits, and offering a support system Project: VetRelief provides services to lessen the burden carried by our veterans, servicemen and women and deter these significant issues from affecting their lives

Project: VetRelief and District 13 are helping ensure that veterans, servicemen and women have the backing necessary to live successful and thriving civilian lives We assist during times of immediate need, work to secure benefits earned with service and provide encouragement through mentorship

Each year, organizations choose to support this event by donating $500 - $5,000 to Project: VetRelief and District 13 American Legion District 13 help raise funds for Project: VetRelief to help homeless veterans in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties These funds are needed to provide programs and services at absolutely no cost to those seeking help.

If you are interested in supporting or sponsoring this e

Checks can be made to American Legion Post 136, in the notes, write, VetRelief and mail the checks to American Legion Post 136, P O 776, St James City, FL 33956