12th Annual Step Up For The Brave Challenge

On Saturday, August 15, Homes for the Brave invites the community to join in the 12th Annual Step Up for the Brave Challenge, a fitness fundraiser to help Connecticut Veterans experiencing homelessness, hunger, and mental health challenges.

Held at the Martire Family Arena at Sacred Heart University, this 90-minute challenge allows participants to choose to take laps on the 500 stair-climb challenge throughout the arena, or tackle a 1,000-step non-competitive walking challenge. Those unable to attend the event in person may participate in a virtual walking challenge, taking place from August 10-14.

“Join us at this high-energy, fun event to make a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans in need. Open to all fitness levels, you can sign up as an individual or as a team, so please sign up today,” said Vince Santilli, CEO/Executive Director of Homes for the Brave.

The event will be co-hosted by WTNH Channel 8 Anchor/Reporter Alyssa Rae Taglia, AJ from WPLR’s Chaz & AJ show, and WFSB Channel 3’s award-winning sportscaster Marc Robbins. The cost is just $40, and participants receive an event shirt, a light breakfast, and a chance to compete for prizes. Visit www.homesforthebrave.org/stepup to register today.

Proceeds from this event will support Homes for the Brave’s mission to provide Veterans and their families with the support and resources needed to thrive. The Martire Family Arena at Sacred Heart University is located at 3135 Easton Turnpike in Fairfield, CT, and registration opens at 8am.

A variety of high-profile sponsorship opportunities are currently available. For more information visit HomesForTheBrave.org or contact Josue Jorge, jjorge@homesforthebrave.org or call 203-338-0669.

Homes for the Brave would like to thank its generous sponsors to date, including: A Friend of Homes for the Brave, A Royal Flush,Haynes Construction, Haynes Group, Advantage America Paperboard, Sacred Heart University, Kevin McSpirit, Microboard, BTX Global Logistics, Connecticut Community Bank, Westport Rotary Club, The Original Vazzy’s, Vazzano’s Four Seasons, T. Arduini, Town Fair Tire Foundation, The Fairfield Rotary Club, Petit Family Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Bridgeport, Kiwanis Club of Fairfield, RCN Capital, Avangrid, Albertus Magnus College, Turner Construction, Aquarion, Peralta Design, A Grateful American, Bridgeport Hispanic Police Society, King Industries, The Schegg Group, and Greenfield Hill Congregational Church.