Vet Fest 2025 was AWESOME!   Phyllis,   What an unforgettable day! The 10th Annual Vet Fest brought together family, friends, allies, veterans, and service members to honor our heroes and stand united in the fight against military suicide.   Here’s what you made possible: 700+ runners, ruckers, walkers, and motorcycle riders standing shoulder to shoulder. $300,000 raised to fuel Stop Soldier Suicide’s mission. A moving Remembering Our Fallen tribute. And a surprise visit from former President Joe Biden. Politics aside, it’s not every day a former President shows up to affirm the importance of caring for veterans.   Because of amazing people like you and events like Vet Fest, Stop Soldier Suicide is delivering real, measurable results: 3,893 veterans and service members served last year. 10,000+ hours of suicide-specific care delivered. 66% reduced suicidal thoughts, 80% improved mental well-being, and 42% said our program helped prevent a suicide attempt. Read the most recent program eval - click here.   That’s the life-changing difference you fueled - THANK YOU!    Relive the moments: Find your race photos on Facebook » Watch the recap video on Instagram »   With gratitude, Michael DeSelm Associate Director, National Fundraising Events Stop Soldier Suicide   P.S. if you’re local in Delaware, Stop Soldier Suicide is one of four beneficiaries of the Stars and Strides 5K on November 8th. Join us—learn more here ».   Sign Up, Create a Team, Sponsor, Donate, Learn More Here Proceeds for the day go to Stop Soldier Suicide   Veterans die by suicide at a 58% higher rate than those who haven't served. More than 6,000 veterans and service members have died by suicide every year for the last 21 consecutive years.   Stop Soldier Suicide was built to change that.   Stop Soldier Suicide is the only national nonprofit focused solely on solving the issue of suicide among U.S. veterans and service members. We have an aggressive goal to reduce the military suicide rate to civilian parity by 2030.