Sweat For Vets
Supporting Local Vets Since 2014
Sweat For Vets was an initiative started in 2014 when a couple Army officers who had served together in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom VII returned home and decided to start a fundraiser with the objective of raising money for local Veterans.
Challenge Series
Join in supporting Veterans by participating in the Sweat For Vets Challenge
Foundation
The Sweat For Vets Foundation was created in 2018 in an effort to support local Veterans and their families in receiving educational support while attending colleges, universities or trade schools.
How We Make A Difference For Local Veterans
The initial efforts for this fundraiser was a local trail race held in central Pennsylvania around Veterans Day. In its first four years, the Sweat For Vets Challenge race had grew into the largest Veterans Day fundraiser in central Pennsylvania having raised more than $130,000 for local Veterans.
Sweat For Vets was an initiative started in 2014 when a couple Army officers who had served together in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom VII returned home and decided to start a fundraiser with the objective of raising money for local Veterans. The initial efforts for this fundraiser was a local trail race held in central Pennsylvania around Veterans Day. In its first four years, the Sweat For Vets Challenge race had grew into the largest Veterans Day fundraiser in central Pennsylvania having raised more than $130,000 for local Veterans.
In 2018, Sweat For Vets incorporated in order to continue its mission of supporting Veterans in need. Today, Sweat for Vets is a 501(c)3 charitable corporation which continues its mission of fundraising for local Veterans and their families. If you are aware of Veterans in need, please contact Sweat For Vets.
Support Veterans
In Our Own Words
Why We Run
"I Hope they walk away with the idea that they want to use their lives to serve something greater than themselves. Not everyone can be in the armed forces, but everyone can serve."
Scott Brenneman — Volunteer Coordinator
Who We've Helped
Where The Money Goes
A few ways Sweat for Vets have been able to make an impact.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Victory Therapeutic Horseman
James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
United States Armed Forces Mothers
Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
Our Sponsors
None Of This Happens Alone
None of this would be possible without the help of our sponsors.
Sweat For Vets
Three Ways To Get Involved
Challenge
Run, walk or hike the trail race that started it all and raise money for local Veterans.
Foundation
Educational support for local Veterans and their families attending college, university or trade school.
Donate
Every dollar stays local and goes directly to supporting Veterans in central Pennsylvania.