Freedom For Fighters 9th Annual Event to End Silent Suffering

IT IS ABOUT FINISHING THE RACE, NOT RACING TO THE FINISH! WE ARE WEATHERING THE STORM WITH YOU! The Freedom for Fighters 5K Walk/Run Event is presented to Mountain Home, Idaho in honor of all who are crushed in spirit; specifically, those who carry the hidden wounds of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Depression. This event is brought to you by the Jason Barney Family and the City of Mountain Home. Freedom for Fighters Walk/Run is unique in that all participants will have the option to fill a back pack at the start of the race with donated canned goods representing the heavy weights that those who are 'crushed in spirit' and/or wear the hidden scars of PTSD carry on a daily basis. We ask that each participant bring their own new back pack and canned goods with messages of inspiration on them. During the race there will be certain checkpoints where participants will unload a portion of weight, one checkpoint at a time. The idea is for the participants to be completely removed of all weights at least a quarter of a mile from the finish line so that the participants may run or sprint the last leg of the race free from weight. All participants will be celebrated as they cross the finish line because this walk/run represents FINISHING the race, not racing to the finish! The Barney Family's goal and vision is to bring freedom to all who are fighting hidden battles and to END SILENT SUFFERING. They would like to remind those who are crushed in spirit to know that they are never alone! For that reason, proceeds will go to charitable organizations supporting veterans, first responders, abuse victims and ultimately, the construction of a healing ranch! Yes, a healing ranch! We are believing in a greater plan to one day construct a healing ranch that will provide whole healing to the heart, soul, and mind of those who are crushed in spirit. We will reveal more as the plan unfolds. This race will represent the freedom of letting go of the heavy baggage and