'Camaraderie and Humor Will Save Lives' Approximately twenty-two veterans a day are taking their own lives, committing suicide! Silkies Hike is built on the premise that camaraderie and humor will save lives. Allowing veterans and active duty personnel to bond, build friendships, laugh, talk and become a support network that veterans often need to fight the war at home. This hike is not about finding a cure or to raise money, the WALK IS THE CURE. This group wants to reduce PTSD and the … [Read more...]
Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Parks On Tap, Silkies Hike, Italian Market Festival, Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Festival, Craft Beer and Wine Festival, Burger Brawl and More!
May 19, 2017 By
'Festivals Galore! Bring Your Walking Shoes!' The weekend kicks off with Parks On Tap, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Chinese Lantern Festival, the continuation of American Spirits: The Rise & Fall of Prohibition and more. During the weekend enjoy the Spruce Street Harbor Park, Silkies Hike, the Italian Market Festival, the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival, Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby & Arts Festival, Plazapalooza, Craft Beer and Wine festival, 40th Street Summer Series, Preakness at … [Read more...]
Silkies Hike In Philadelphia ~ Allowing Veterans To Bond and Cope
May 18, 2016 By
'Camaraderie and Humor Will Save Lives' Twenty-two veterans a day are taking their own lives! Silkies Hike is built on the premise that camaraderie and humor will save lives. Allowing veterans, both former and active, to bond, build friendships, and become a support network that veterans often need to fight the war at home. This hike is not about finding a cure or to raise money, the WALK IS THE CURE. This group wants to reduce PTSD and the suicide rate among the United States Veteran … [Read more...]
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