In 2020, Adin Colon set off to hike 22-kilometers to bring greater awareness to the increasing rates of veteran suicide. After learning of Adin's plan, Liz Hartman & and her friend Charlotte refused to let Adin hike alone - and just like that, MARCH FOR THE 22 was born. Since the first hike in 2020, the route has been expanded to include an additional 22-mile route, along with a 2.2 mile & 2.2-kilometer route.  

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After the first MARCH FOR THE 22, American Legion Post 539 was able to provide shelter, food, and employment resources to three homeless veterans. When made aware of a retired USCG veteran who was facing financial difficulties, Post 539 provided him with a one-year membership to Rock Steady Boxing - an organization dedicated to combatting the effects of Parkinson's in Vietnam Veterans that were subject to Agent Orange exposure. And since the inaugural MARCH FOR THE 22, American Legion Post 539 has provided emergency financial support to veterans in need - covering rent, car, utilities, and grocery payments - after a thorough vetting process, along with financial support to the families of two Active Duty Marines who suffered an unexpected crisis and grocery & gas cards to servicemember widows struggling to make ends meet. Additionally, MARCH FOR THE 22 supports lap robes to veterans across the county, service animals and training to veterans in need of emotional and physical support, pregnancy packages for female veterans in the county, and much more.