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North Texas veterans walk 100 miles to bring awareness to PTSD - CBS News
PTSD & Trauma (Google News) · May 3, 2026
In plain language
A group of veterans recently completed a 100-mile walk across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Organized by the non-profit Semper Fi & America's Fund, the event aimed to collect donations for wounded service members and highlight the long-term impact of mental and physical injuries. Participants shared personal stories of recovery to show that help is available for those struggling with the invisible wounds of war.
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Key takeaways
- North Texas veterans walked 100 miles from Frisco to the Texas Motor Speedway to increase PTSD awareness.
- The PTSD Century Hike supported a non-profit providing lifetime assistance to critically wounded service members.
- Stigma remains a major barrier, as nearly half of veterans needing mental health care do not receive it.
- Service members may not always recognize their own symptoms of PTSD without feedback from others.
- The event highlighted that veterans lose 22 members of their community each day to suicide and mental health struggles.
North Texas veterans walk 100 miles to bring awareness to PTSD CBS News
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