Alabama News Center — Weaver, Alabama, veteran walking across U.S. to raise awareness about mental illness
By: Alabama News Center Staff
Weaver, Alabama, native Robert Luna intends to spend the next five months walking from Calhoun County, Alabama, to Los Angeles, California, to raise awareness about mental illness among servicemen and women.
Luna began his trek to the West Coast on May 18 in hopes of not only raising awareness but also donations to initiate mental health programs for the military and for first responders. His website, https://al2la.us, allows those interested to track his progress and make contributions.
“Service members are often faced with do-or-die decisions that will rest with them for a lifetime,” Luna’s website reads. “The high-stress situations that members face, including death, leave marks that cannot be seen. Recently, the Coast Guard has increased their services to support servicemen and servicewomen. While these new policies are in place, resources can be lagging for veterans and their families who need it NOW.”
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