Winter Garden Challenge 22 Walk supports veterans with post-traumatic stress

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — An organization helped to raise awareness of the 22 veterans and active-duty suicides that happen per day due to post-traumatic stress.

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The American Legion Post 63 in Winter Garden held a flag folding ceremony before the 2.2-mile walk.

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Winter Garden Challenge 22 Walk supports veterans with post-traumatic stress The American Legion Post 63 in Winter Garden held a flag folding ceremony before the 2.2-mile walk. (WFTV/WFTV)

They had a goal of raising $100,000.

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Two World War II veterans, who were celebrating birthdays at 100 and 101 years old, led the walk.

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