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SPC
Troy Yocum backed by a team is taking on the challenge of raising the
needed $5 million by hiking 7000 miles across America while drumming.
The journey will take 15 months passing through 30 states and 38 large cities.
Troy will have to average over 20 miles a day while enduring each
season. The idea for the hike has been evolving since Troy joined the
Army in 2001 but it is now when our economy is struggling and military
families are in most need that he will put one foot in front of
another. STEPPING UP TO HELP
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On
April 18th, 2010 Troy will begin a 2 week journey throughout Kentucky
that will take him to several well visited areas. He will have to
average 20 miles a day while circling back to Louisville to make it to
Churchill Downs on Derby day.
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Troy will be hiking the bases at over 20 MLB/Minor League Baseball stadiums with the help of
Louisville Slugger and
Bionic Gloves. Troy has aligned his route to meet up with stadiums for home games. We hope to get the message of how to donate $5 by texting
ICARE
to 90999 on the Jumbo Tron and programs so people can instantly donate.
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We are proud to join forces with the
Heroes of the Diamond
to help Troy raise funds and awareness for our military families during
their historic “Red, White and Blue Tour" delivering unique patriotic
events designed to entertain fans and honor America. They conduct
a choreographed pre-game and half-time performance at sporting events
that include: "Passing the Flag" - "Taps" - "Walk of Honor" - "9-11
Tribute" and other ceremonies. Troy will take part in a number of
these unique events in addition to having the Heroes of the Diamond
hike alongside him when possible. Stay tuned for updates on events and
to find out when SPC Yocum and the Heroes of the the Diamond will be
hiking through your city.
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Watch the Heroes of the Diamond
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HONOR TREES
SPC
Yocum will be working with organizations across his 7000 mile route to
plant a tree for every US Soldier (5,298) who gave their life for our
freedom during the Iraq and Afghanistan operations. Please help us by
meeting up with Troy and lending a hand.
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Troy will be
filming a documentary and uploading daily video blogs. Even Emmie will
have a camera on her back pack that will stream live often.
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Several drum companies
have donated the drums and equipment that will be performed on in street performances and benefit shows in the
25 large cities
along the route. There he will meet up with each of these corporation's signed drummers for performances.
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Latin
Percussion has agreed to supply all the hand drums that will be needed
for the 15 month long journey. Troy will strap on and perform on bata
drums, djembes, and marching percussion while hiking across America to
literally drum up support for our struggling veterans and their families
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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
We
need your help to raise awareness. We are looking for anyone interested
in adding to our concerts, street or park performances. You can walk
with Troy or just meet at designated areas. A location schedule is in
the works so check back and help us blast music to every corner of your
city! For more info
email us.
YOUR BAND CAN HELP
Several
live music benefit concerts, luncheons, and Special events in the
larger cities are being organized by expertise event coordinators.
Check back to see where our next benefit show will be held. If your
band is interested in joining us for a show, please contact
Myron Koch
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