September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month and wear blue: run to remember has launched the Warrior 100 to honor the more than 120,000 service members and veterans who have lost their lives to suicide since 2001, support their families, and help those who are currently at risk.

Rosie Gagnon is running 100, 100-mile races, in honor of her son, Marine Corps veteran James Dexter Morris, who passed away by suicide on February 25, 2018. On October 29, she will run the Marine Corps Marathon to mark her 60th race to raise awareness about military and veteran suicide.

We are inviting you to come alongside Rosie, and families like hers, in your own commitment to 100. Between now and Veterans Day, we invite you to MOVE and ACT for suicide prevention and GIVE in support of our community.

The goal is to achieve 100 activity-miles by November 11, 2023.  Unlike other Racery challenges, you earn 2 miles for each activity you do, regardless of the amount of distance or time done in each activity.  For example, if you go for a run, and run 5 miles, you will earn 2-activity-miles.  You will have the option to walk, run, bike, swim, row, do yoga, lift weights, but also have the unique opportunity to earn 2 miles each time you check on a buddy, learn and share about suicide prevention,  request a Tribute poster for a wear blue Tribute Mile, volunteer, attend a wear blue Saturday Circle of Remembrance and more.

Our 100 mile route starts in Woodstock, VA - the city where Rosie's son, Dexter, lived when he joined the Marines.  It finishes at the US Marine Corps War Memorial - the finish line of the Marine Corps Marathon,  which is where Rosie will complete the first 26.2 miles of her 100 mile run.  Washington D.C. is also home to the headquarters of the International Association for Suicide Prevention. 

Thank you for joining this Warrior 100 challenge and giving 100 to be a part of the fight.