Freedom For Fighters 8th Annual Event to End Silent Suffering

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

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.

🎒 Event Details

• Date: June 21, 2025
• 5K START: Mountain Home Walking Path, East 8th Street
• 7 MILE START: 1/2 Mile off of Bypass Road, West of the Granaries, Mountain Home, ID
• Registration: Sign up here

📦 Backpack and Canned Goods

Freedom for Fighters Walk/Run is unique in that all participants will have the option to fill a backpack 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 backpack 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.

🤝 Charitable Contributions

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!

🌍 Virtual Option

We are also offering a Virtual Race for those who do not feel comfortable attending the in-person event! This allows us to spread the message of hope to the world. Like last year, Freedom For Fighters will provide 55 days to complete the 5K Walk/Run. The Barney family is choosing the number 55 because this was their son, Jason Barney’s football/baseball number.

📣 Participant Engagement

We are choosing to start the Walk/Run on Memorial Day as a way of honoring our veterans and families who made the ultimate sacrifice to fight for our freedom! Once you have completed your walk/run, we are asking that you please post a picture and tag the Freedom for Fighters Facebook page so that we can celebrate your accomplishments together.

✉️ Share Your Story

We want to encourage our participants to please share personal testimonies of how F4F has helped you receive healing! Your testimony may help save someone! You may share your personal testimonies to:

• Contact: Freedom for Fighters Contact Page

💖 Donations

If you would like to donate to the cause, you may donate at the link below:

• Donate: DONATE HERE

🙏 Final Thoughts

May we continue to band together in faith and pursue the fight to free those who are crushed in spirit! We look forward to hearts being healed in 2025 and years to come!

Sincerely,

The Barney Family
FREEDOM FOR FIGHTERS
www.freedomforfighters.com