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Spirit hikeRS

Bringing veterans & the community together

September 21st

2nd ANNUAL Spirit hikE

Our partners

This event is in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Palisades Post and Revive LA Chapel's spiritual support program.

In the beautiful trails of Pacific Palisades, California. Veterans & Community will come together - Join us for a soulful hike to connect with nature and find inner peace. Hike is followed by lunch & guest speaker former Army Iraq War POW Jessica Lynch.

There is a $20.00 donation registration fee to cover costs. Anyone can donate.

 

Registration fee includes T-Shirt, Badge, Lunch & Guest Speaker.

All additional proceeds go to the Veteran Spiritual Support program.

 

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NATE BOYER, Guest Speaker

Green Beret Veteran

Texas Longhorn, Former NFL Player

Actor  & Producer

Founder of MVP (Merging Vets & Players)

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Temescal  Ridge trail

View point .8 miles

Total 1.6 miles roundtrip from Simon Meadow

LA Beaches and Oceanview

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starting point
ymca's simon meadow

15602 Sunset Boulevard

Pacific Palisades, 90272

Corner Sunset & Temescal Canyon

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More About Jessica
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More About Our Speaker
Nate Boyer

Nate Boyer is what many would deem a renaissance man. The Army Green Beret is also a philanthropist, humanitarian, and former football player for the Texas Longhorns (despite never playing a down of organized football prior to the Special Forces), and later for the Seattle Seahawks becoming the oldest rookie in NFL history at age 34. Being a member of both the military veteran and athlete community, he saw an opportunity to team up both populations to tackle their transition struggles together through his charity Merging Vets & Players (MVP). Boyer’s belief that “Anything is Possible” has served him well throughout his life, and has made him especially fit to speak to finding one’s passions and living with purpose. Nate currently works in Film and TV as a producer, director, actor, and host. Among several other projects he currently produces and hosts the NFL Network show: Indivisible with Nate Boyer which features NFL cities, players, and community leaders across America, discussing issues relevant to their communities and how football unites us all to solve these problems.

We can't do this without you!
To become a sponsor or learn more about our event, please contact our chair Joe Ramirez.  Click below to send email or call 310-261-2788
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Joe Ramirez

Veteran, USMC

COMMANDER

CEO VetstreamTV

Pastor Revive  LA

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Spiritual Support

veterans

Through our relationships and affiliation with the The American Legion Ronald Reagan Palisades Post 283, Revive LA is developing a spiritual support program as a viable option for veterans seeking relief, help, redemption, restoration, inspiration and more. 

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What Is Spirituality?

According to the Veterans Administration, spirituality is a personal experience with many definitions. Spirituality might be defined as "an inner belief system providing an individual with meaning and purpose in life, a sense of the sacredness of life, and a vision for the betterment of the world." Other definitions emphasize "a connection to that which transcends the self." The connection might be to God, a higher power, a universal energy, the sacred, or to nature. Researchers in the field of spirituality have suggested three useful dimensions for thinking about one's spirituality:

 

  • Beliefs

  • Spiritual practices

  • Spiritual experiences

Spiritual Support

According to the Veterans Administration, suggestions have been made about the pathways by which spirituality might affect the recovery trajectory for survivors of traumatic events. Spirituality may improve post-trauma outcomes through: (1) reduction of behavioral risks through healthy religious lifestyles (e.g., less drinking or smoking), (2) expanded social support through involvement in spiritual communities, (3) enhancement of coping skills and helpful ways of understanding trauma that result in meaning-making, and (4) physiological mechanisms such as activation of the "relaxation response" through prayer or meditation (6). Feelings of isolation, loneliness, and depression related to grief and loss may be lessened by the social support of a spiritual community. Being part of a spiritual community places survivors among caring individuals who may provide encouragement and emotional support.  

Whether you are interested in our program or want to contribute your time and efforts, let us know by clicking below. 

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