ARYANNA WAGNER

72 Days of Showing Up

I know what it means to serve, and I know that service doesn't end when the uniform comes off.

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I'm Aryanna Wagner, an Army combat Veteran who has spent much of my life after service working alongside veterans, building community, listening to their stories, and advocating for the issues that too often go unseen.

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This year, I'm doing something a little different for Veterans Day.

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For the 72 days leading up to November 11, I'm committing to run at least one mile every single day. Along the way, I'll use each mile to start conversations about the realities of life after military service: belonging, purpose, transition, suicide prevention, military sexual trauma, women veterans, and the power of simply having someone show up.

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And I'm asking you to show up with me.

Our goal is to raise $7,200 in 72 days to support organizations doing meaningful work in the veteran community.

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You don't have to run. You don't have to be a Veteran. You don't even have to understand every part of the military experience.

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You just have to believe that those who served are worth showing up for.

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Give what you can.

Share the challenge.

Follow the miles.

Join the conversation.

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Because Veterans Day may be one day.

But showing up should happen every day.