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Second Chance at Peace Cj Clark Memorial Fun Ruck 2024

August 31 @ 6:00 am - 1:00 pm

Clayton Alan Clark Junior served as an 0311, in the United States Marine Corps.

Clayton or CJ as many knew him, served and fought during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cj suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD) and TBI.

Cj passed away 2 weeks prior to his 26th birthday, leaving behind a wife and his three young children, Anna Grace, Cooper, and Hope, at the ages of 4,2 ,and 1. CJ loved his family. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether in a tree stand, fishing, or pushing his babies in a swing outside. Despite this, he was not able to find peace in his mind. While they were young when he passed, his three children, particularly Anna Grace, strive to bring awareness to PTSD and to help our military service members find help and have a second chance at peace.

At a very young age, Anna Grace already had the desire and heart to raise awareness and help service members She has written several essays and shared them publicly by posting or speaking on veterans day, and also performing marches in her school talent shows. While raising awareness is important, she wanted to do more. She wanted to do something that could have a more direct impact on those that she was bringing awareness to. She came up with the idea to help raise funds to help with the training of service dogs . Her father had a service dog named Sarg. This became the inspiration she needed for the fun ruck charity event.
It is our goal not only bring awareness, but to give back to those that gave their all serving our country and prevent such tragedy, as a life being lost, as the only way to find peace.

About the Event:
On behalf of his family, Military Wild is honored to host the Second Chance for Peace CJ Clark Memorial Fun Ruck to raise funds for Second Chance K9. The ruck will take place on the Clarksville Greenway and will be 6 miles in total. We will open the event with a few words from his family, ruck 3 miles from the Pollard Road trailhead to the right then ruck the 3 miles back. Rucks are encouraged but not required!

After the ruck, we will have a picnic lunch in the grassy area near the Pollard Road Trailhead entrance. This lunch is BYOP (bring your own picnic), but we will have some water and snacks available. During or after lunch, we will hear from Travis Hall, founder of Second Chance K9 and Special Forces Veteran and former Special Forces dog handler.

The entry fee for this ruck is $10, and the full $10 will be donated to Second Chance K9. Second Chance K9 is a nonprofit organization that pairs special operations veterans who suffer from PTSD/TBI with high drive rescue dogs. https://www.secondchancek9.com/

If you would prefer to donate items rather than pay the $10 entry fee, you can find a list of things they need below.
- Victor High Pro Dog Food
- Biothane Leashes
- Ruffland Kennels

Event Specifics:

Kids/Dogs: Yes! You can bring the whole family to this event, but dogs must remain on a leash at all times.
Stats:
- Length: 6 miles
- Difficulty: Moderate (there are several steep hills on this part of the Greenway)
- Time: 3 hours
- Elevation: 521 ft

Points of Interest:
The Clarksville Greenway is a mostly shaded and fully paved walking path. Its lush greenery is beautiful this time of year!

Directions & Parking:
1101 Pollard Rd, Clarksville, TN 37042

What to Bring:
- Backpack/day pack/ruck sack
- Plenty of water (2-3L), snacks
- Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
- Sturdy hiking shoes
- Insect repellant
- Optional
o Camera
o Personal first aid kit
Weather Forecast:
- I will update you closer to the event.
Notes of Caution:
You are responsible for your/your child’s own safety. We're happy to plan and facilitate group hikes/events, however Military Wild is not responsible for the safety of members during our outings. This includes hiking and any other activities you choose to participate in such as swimming, etc. As a Military Wild Ambassador, I will assist as best I know how in an emergency, however it is necessary that you put together your own first aid kit and are familiar with the risks involved.

TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT:
Please fill out this Google Form!! A donation of at least $10 is required for registration.
https://forms.gle/u2gSvA2oGXhsdLvS8

We will also be selling shirts for this event.
The prices are $15.50 for kids and adults small-large and $18.50 for X-Large & above (Kid sizes include: 2-5t & youth xsmall- large)

In addition to the $10 entry fee, we will also be raising money for Second Chance K9 through a raffle. We will be offering two different baskets. Your raffle ticket purchase will be sent to the same Venmo as your entry fee. If you want to donate, but do not want to ruck, feel free to just purchase a raffle ticket!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PA1GEpkbnuHr1REbmcA31xcz5T0RuI4iNZpZJOglSyU/edit?usp=sharing

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