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Spirit hikeRS

Bringing veterans & the community together

1ST ANNUAL Spirit hikE

Our partners

This event is in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Palisades Post and Revive LA Chapel's spiritual support program.

In the beautiful trails of Pacific Palisades, California. Veterans & Community will come together - Join us for a soulful hike to connect with nature and find inner peace. Hike is followed by lunch & guest speaker former Army Iraq War POW Jessica Lynch.

There is a $25.00 donation registration fee to cover costs. Anyone can donate.

Free for veterans.

 

Registration fee includes T-Shirt, Badge, Lunch & Guest Speaker.

All additional proceeds go to the Veteran Spiritual Support program.

 

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Guest Speaker -

Jessica Lynch, Former P.O.W.

Iraq War

MORE ABOUT JESSICA

Temescal  Ridge trail

View point .8 miles

Total 1.6 miles roundtrip from Simon Meadow

LA Beaches and Oceanview

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starting point
ymca's simon meadow

15602 Sunset Boulevard

Pacific Palisades, 90272

Corner Sunset & Temescal Canyon

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More About Jessica
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More About Our Speaker
Jessica Lynch

Jessica Lynch is a former Private First Class (PFC) in the United States Army and a former Prisoner of War. On March 23, 2003, she was injured and captured by Iraqi forces after her unit was ambushed in Iraq. She was rescued after nine days in captivity on April 1, 2003 by U.S. special operations forces. Jessica's rescue was the first successful rescue of an American POW since World War II.

Today, Jessica speaks to various groups around the United States about overcoming her obstacles and how perseverance helped her survive. Jessica further explains that despite the most difficult circumstances - whatever they might be - a positive outlook and determination can truly help individuals live fulfilling lives and accomplish their goals.

Jessica has a Bachelors of Arts degree for Elementary Education K-6 and a Masters of Arts degree in Communication Studies. In 2014, she toured the U.S. promoting 'Virtuous', a faith-based movie by JC Films. She recently filmed her second faith-based movie titled 'One Church' and will be filming her third movie in March 2015.

Jessica has appeared on Good Morning America, Today Show, CBS Morning Show, Huckabee Show, CNN, MSNBC, David Letterman Show, Fox, Prime Time on ABC with Dianne Sawyer, E News!, CBN, and various local networks throughout the country. She has appeared on numerous magazine covers such as TIME and People. She has been named West Virginian of the Year as well as Glamour Woman of the Year.

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$5,000.00

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Ten Registration Tickets

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$2,000

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Five Registration Tickets

Gold Sponsor

$1,000

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silver sponsor

$750

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Bronze sponsor

$100-$500

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We can't do this without you!
To become a sponsor or learn more about our event, please contact our chair Joe Ramirez.  Click below to send email or call 310-261-2788
Event Chair

Joe Ramirez

Veteran, USMC

1st Vice Commander

Pastor Revive  LA

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Spiritual Support

veterans

Through our relationships and affiliation with the The American Legion Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283, Revive LA is developing a spiritual support program as a viable option for veterans seeking relief, help, redemption, restoration, inspiration and more. 

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What Is Spirituality?

According to the Veterans Administration, spirituality is a personal experience with many definitions. Spirituality might be defined as "an inner belief system providing an individual with meaning and purpose in life, a sense of the sacredness of life, and a vision for the betterment of the world." Other definitions emphasize "a connection to that which transcends the self." The connection might be to God, a higher power, a universal energy, the sacred, or to nature. Researchers in the field of spirituality have suggested three useful dimensions for thinking about one's spirituality:

 

  • Beliefs

  • Spiritual practices

  • Spiritual experiences

Spiritual Support

According to the Veterans Administration, suggestions have been made about the pathways by which spirituality might affect the recovery trajectory for survivors of traumatic events. Spirituality may improve post-trauma outcomes through: (1) reduction of behavioral risks through healthy religious lifestyles (e.g., less drinking or smoking), (2) expanded social support through involvement in spiritual communities, (3) enhancement of coping skills and helpful ways of understanding trauma that result in meaning-making, and (4) physiological mechanisms such as activation of the "relaxation response" through prayer or meditation (6). Feelings of isolation, loneliness, and depression related to grief and loss may be lessened by the social support of a spiritual community. Being part of a spiritual community places survivors among caring individuals who may provide encouragement and emotional support.  

Whether you are interested in our program or want to contribute your time and efforts, let us know by clicking below. 

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