--- title: "Carrying Forward: Why I’m Running the Wounded Warrior Project 5K in 2025" description: Join me in the Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward Virtual 5K to support veterans' mental health and independence. Every step helps rebuild lives. Donate today! --- [Skip to content](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/carrying-forward-why-im-running-the-wounded-warrior-project-5k-in-2025#main-content) [![START. SCALE. EXIT. REPEAT. 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This June, I’m taking that belief beyond the workshop and into the streets by running in the **Wounded Warrior Project® Carry Forward® Virtual 5K**.   This run is more than a fitness challenge — it’s a personal mission. As a combat veteran, I’ve lived the reality of both visible and invisible wounds. And through this fundraiser, I’m standing — and running — for every warrior who deserves to know they are not alone in their next chapter.   In this post, I’ll share why this cause matters, how you can get involved, and what it means to truly **carry forward**. Together, let’s honor those who’ve served — not just with words, but with action. ![IMG_6657](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6657.jpeg?width=232&height=121&name=IMG_6657.jpeg)   This year, I’m lacing up my shoes with a purpose.   I’ve joined the **Wounded Warrior Project® Carry Forward® Virtual 5K**, and every step I take is for the brothers and sisters who still carry invisible wounds — **post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, depression, anxiety**, and the countless battles that continue long after returning home.   This isn’t just a run. It’s a mission — one that reflects both my **personal journey as a combat veteran** and the values that drive everything we do at **Resilience Repurposed LLC**.   I’ve seen firsthand what happens when warriors come home but never truly *return*. I’ve lived through it. That’s why this event means so much to me — because it funds real programs that help warriors **rebuild lives, restore purpose, and rediscover strength**.   Through Wounded Warrior Project, 100% of donations go toward **life-changing services** in mental health, independence, and career support — all free for those who served.   By donating, you’re not just supporting a cause. You’re investing in the future of those who’ve sacrificed for this country.   🔗 **Donate now:** [https://carryforward.woundedwarriorproject.org/participant/LewisBrent-ParkerJr-2025](https://carryforward.woundedwarriorproject.org/participant/LewisBrent-ParkerJr-2025)   🔗 **Learn more about my work:** [https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/)   Together, we carry forward — for healing, for hope, and for the next mission.   ---   [Veteran](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/tag/veteran) [Wounded Warrior Project](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/tag/wounded-warrior-project) [WWP](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/tag/wwp) [Veteran Support](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/tag/veteran-support) ## Leave a Comment ## Related Posts ### [Aug 5, 2025 6:44:07 PM From 78 Drafts to One Identity — How I Built the Resilience Repurposed Logo That Actually Works](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/from-78-drafts-to-one-identity-how-i-built-the-resilience-repurposed-logo-that-actually-works?hsLang=en) ### [Jul 14, 2025 6:55:12 PM Resilience Reimagined: Building Boldly from Within](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/resilience-reimagined-building-boldly-from-within?hsLang=en) ### [Apr 24, 2025 3:20:42 PM The Resilience Repurposed Podcast - Episode: Veteran Resilience, Innovation, and Leadership – An Interview with Brent Parker](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/the-resilience-repurposed-podcast-episode-veteran-resilience-innovation-and-leadership-an-interview-with-brent-parker?hsLang=en) ![IMG_1758-1](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/hubfs/IMG_1758-1.jpeg) Thanks for visiting - About Us - Our Vision & Mission - Our Team - Services - Products - Resources - [Blog](https://blog.resiliencerepurposed.com/start-scale-exit-repeat-series) - News - Ebooks - Videos - Contact Us - Subscribe - Get a Quote - link tree © 2026 All rights reserved. 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