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The seventh annual Challenge 22 event took place in downtown Winter Garden.
Gymnastics USA provided entertainment for members in the crowd.
The Lady Lake honor guard from American Legion Post 347 completed the presentation of colors.
Kurt Gies, organizer of the event, led the opening ceremonies.
Amelia Hanks sang the national anthem at the event.
Austin Arthur, chairman of the Challenge 22 board, served as one of the guest speakers.
Peter Gregory, District 6 commander for Florida American Legion, spoke at the event.
Pam Jones shared words from congressman Daniel Webster.
Zander Arthur, co-founder of Gymnastics USA and Stars and Stripes Marketing Services, was this year’s keynote speaker.
Heidi Hansing, co-founder of Wheelchairs for Warriors, introduced Dustin Sixkiller, featured U.S. Navy veteran and suicide survivor.
Dustin Sixkiller, featured U.S. Navy veteran and suicide survivor, was surprised with a custom-built wheelchair from Wheelchairs for Warriors.
The Lady Lake honor guard from American Legion Post 347 marched at the ceremony.
The Lady Lake honor guard from American Legion Post 347 supported the event.
The Lady Lake honor guard from American Legion Post 347 performed a flag folding ceremony.
The Challenge 22 event featured several speakers from the community.
Peggy and Jacquelyn Culver participated in the veterans day festivities.
Tina Pun and Tian Rickets prepared to walk.
The Arthur family attended the event together.
Girl Scouts Troop 244 came out to show support for veterans.
The seventh annual Challenge 22 event took place Saturday, Nov. 11, in downtown Winter Garden, kicking off at American Legion Post 63.
Challenge 22 raises money and awareness to help eliminate suicide among veterans with post-traumatic stress.
The event began with opening ceremonies led by organizer Kurt Gies.
Several speakers shared words, including Peter Gregory, District 6 commander for Florida American Legion; Austin Arthur, chairman of the Challenge 22 board; Pam Jones, representing congressman Daniel Webster; Zander Arthur, keynote speaker and co-founder of Gymnastics USA and Stars and Stripes Marketing Services; Heidi Hansing, co-founder of Wheelchairs for Warriors; and Dustin Sixkiller, featured U.S. Navy veteran and suicide survivor.
In addition, Gymnastics USA provided entertainment, Amelia Hanks sang the national anthem, the Lady Lake honor guard from American Legion Post 347 completed the presentation of colors and Sixkiller was surprised with a custom-built wheelchair from Wheelchairs for Warriors.
Attendees participated in a 2.2 mile walk before meeting local organizations supporting veterans, as well as enjoying live music, food, beer and raffles.
