Troy’s Hike for Our Heroes to Fairfax County

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

Tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Staybridge Suites (3860 Centerview Drive, Chantilly, VA; 703-435-8090) will be hosting a charity community cookout. All that is asked is that you donate as much as you would have for your normal lunch. So for the cost of your typical lunch you get a festive meal and help a good cause — sounds like win-win situation to me.

Participating sponsors include:
US FoodService
Hooters of Chantilly
Longhorn Steakhouse Chantilly
Dogfish Head Alehouse Fairfax
AOC Solutions
Undercover Printer
Visit Fairfax

All proceeds will go to support Hike for Our Heroes. Founded by Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum and his wife, it is an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for military families in need. For those who might not be aware, deployment has a great negative impact financially and emotionally on any family involved. Often times, those who serve our country will return home to a foreclosed house, unemployment, or broken vehicles. Yocum and his wife, along with their dogs, have hiked across the country in order to fulfill their mission and have decided to stay at the Staybridge Suites in Chantilly while visiting D.C.

If you work or live in the area, please stop by to eat lunch and support Hike for Our Heroes.

- Mai Nguyen

Tags: charity, Gut Check, lunch, Mai Nguyen