Camp Southern Ground Hosts Second Annual Ruck & BBQ Bash to Support Warrior Programs
2024年7月2日 - 10:46PM
Camp Southern Ground, the multi-missioned non-profit organization
founded by Grammy Award-winning artist Zac Brown, hosted its second
annual Ruck & BBQ Bash on Saturday, June 29. This year's event
was a tremendous success, bringing together the community to
celebrate our nation’s heroes and raise funds for Camp Southern
Ground’s Warrior Programs and Military Summer Campers.
The Ruck & BBQ Bash featured a morning full of
family-friendly activities, including a 3-mile ruck with numerous
challenges along the course. In addition to the beautiful grounds,
local BBQ, and live music by military child and Nashville
singer/songwriter Kaitlyn Croker, attendees also enjoyed the Ruck
Village, which hosted partner Veteran Service Organizations and a
kids area courtesy of the Georgia Army National Guard.
Highlights of the day included two engaging activities that
illustrate how we support each other as we aim to thrive in life
after service. The Camaraderie Carry saw ruck participants helping
each other carry a log from start to finish, symbolizing the times
in our journey that we need to rely on others as much as the
strength that is required to shoulder the load ourselves. The Ruck
ended in the Drop Zone, where participants took off their packs
with support from others, while taking a moment to stop and
celebrate the challenges they have overcome and the support they
have as they take their next step. This event would not have been
possible without the generous support of sponsors Acuity Brands and
Coweta-Fayette EMC. Their ongoing commitment to this event and Camp
Southern Ground’s mission underscores the strong bond between our
community and the heroes who have served our country.
Thanks to the overwhelming participation and generosity, funds
and awareness were raised to directly support Camp Southern
Ground’s Warrior Programs, which provide vital tools, training, and
support to help transitioning veterans and their families thrive in
life after service – all at no cost to them.
“We are grateful for the community’s support and participation
in this year’s Ruck & BBQ Bash,” said Camp Southern Ground CEO
Mike Dobbs. “The funds raised will make a significant impact on the
lives of veterans and their families, and the event itself serves
as a powerful reminder of the strength and unity within our
community.”
The Ruck & BBQ Bash is not just a fundraiser; it is a
celebration of our nation’s heroes. Through the camaraderie,
heartfelt stories, and shared experiences, attendees left with a
deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made by our nation’s
veterans and the importance of supporting them and their families
as they reintegrate into civilian life.
For more information about Camp Southern Ground, upcoming
events, and ways to get involved, please visit
campsouthernground.org.
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ABOUT CAMP SOUTHERN GROUND
In 2011, with the belief his musical talent was given for the
purpose of putting more good into the world, Zac Brown purchased
400 acres of pastoral land in Fayetteville, Georgia, about 30 miles
south of Atlanta, and built Camp Southern Ground, a world-class
facility dedicated to serving youth and veterans.
During summer months, Camp Southern Ground is an inclusive,
residential camp serving kids and teens of different backgrounds
and abilities. For the remainder of the year, Camp Southern Ground
is dedicated to serving veterans. These Warrior programs, provided
at no cost to participants, help veterans and their families find
community, direction, purpose, and support in life after military
service. For more information, please visit
campsouthernground.org.
- Camaraderie Carry
- Get Low
Kristin Dabson
Camp Southern Ground
kristin@campsouthernground.org