Three Times Across Michigan: America's High Five Honors Our VeteransA 14-year-old student, five-person team and JAXWALK's solo "All or Nothing" crossing unite to raise money for Salute Our Warriors and America's veterans.
By: Elite Ink 
Hail The Heroes Hail Our heroes® is the presenting sponsor of America's High Five and will donate 100% of the proceeds from T-shirt sales to Salute Our Warriors in support of America's veterans. The journey begins August 10, when 14-year-old Jasmine of Warren, Michigan, sets out from South Haven to Port Huron, carrying the American flag and walking more than 250 miles in eight days or less — the equivalent of approximately 10 marathons. Jasmine's goal is to raise $25,000 for our veterans as America celebrates its 250th birthday. A recent graduate of Warren Woods Middle School with a 4.0 GPA, Jasmine is a member of student council, plays the oboe and flute, participates in color guard and swimming, and was part of a school band that received first-place recognition from the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. But Jasmine's crossing is only the first part of America's High Five. PART TWO — WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER On August 18, after Jasmine reaches Port Huron, a team of five walkers will begin the second crossing, walking approximately 275 miles from Port Huron back to South Haven in support of Salute Our Warriors. The team includes community advocates, endurance walkers, a U.S. Air Force veteran and members of the JAXWALK family, including Oliver Gantt, Dereck Coe, Morgan Huffman and Jack "JAXWALK" Huffman, along with a fifth team member. PART THREE — ALL OR NOTHING When the second crossing reaches South Haven, Jack "JAXWALK" Huffman will turn around and begin the third and final crossing back to Port Huron — completely alone. Jack will be the only person to complete all three crossings of America's High Five®. He will attempt to cover the final approximately 275 miles in less than five days, pushing his physical and mental endurance to the limit. When all three crossings are completed, the journey will total approximately: 825 MILES ACROSS MICHIGAN IN ROUGHLY 20 DAYS. For Jack, the final crossing is "All or Nothing." It will also mark his ninth crossing of Michigan. Jack has spent years using endurance walking to raise money and awareness for charitable causes. Through his journeys, he and his supporters have raised nearly $500,000 for organizations supporting children, animals and veterans. America's High Five represents three different challenges connected by one common mission — to honor the men and women who have served our country and raise money to help America's veterans. THREE CROSSINGS. 825 MILES. ONE MISSION. AMERICA'S HIGH FIVE — FOR OUR VETERANS. 100% of donations from this journey will go to Salute Our Warriors to help our veterans. HOW YOU CAN HELP You can support America's High Five and America's veterans in two simple ways: PURCHASE A HAIL OUR HEROES® SHIRT Support the mission by purchasing a Hail Our Heroes® shirt at: https://eliteink.store/ MAKE A DIRECT DONATION To make a direct donation to support the journey and Salute Our Warriors, visit: https://jaxwalk.com/ Every purchase, donation, share and word of encouragement helps honor the veterans who have sacrificed for our country. AMERICA'S HIGH FIVE 825 MILES. THREE CROSSINGS. ONE MISSION. Presenting Sponsor: Hail Our Heroes® Beneficiary: Media Contact: Jack "JAXWALK" Huffman (248)291-4761 End
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