MAY 22TH 2026 | Narragansett, RI | 6:00 a.m. est
THE MISSION — Move for a Purpose
This isn’t just an event — it’s a mindset. A movement that proves physical activity is one of the most powerful tools to support mental well-being. Whether it’s a walk around the block or a mountain hike — moving your body strengthens your mind.
Bill Murphy is taking on a 100-mile ruck along the coast of Narragansett, RI on Memorial Day weekend to prove that pushing through physical challenges — big or small — builds resilience, reduces stress, and sharpens mental clarity.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There’s no better time to break the stigma, build community, and move for a purpose.
“Honoring veterans and first responders meaningfully — through real support, real stories, real action.”
AWI exists to support veterans and first responders in meaningful, tangible ways — not with empty praise, but with real resources. Service dogs. Home upgrades. Business grants. Community.
AWI’s service dog program has changed hundreds of lives. A trained service dog gives a veteran more than companionship — it gives them back their independence, their calm, and their sense of mission.
Fund a Service Dog for a U.S. Veteran
Every dollar raised supports AWI’s mission to provide life-changing service dogs to veterans and first responders.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
You Don’t Have to Ruck 100.
Just Do a Little More.
Bill’s doing 100 miles. But this is a movement — not just one man’s challenge. Could you walk 1 mile? Run 5? Get your team to do 10? Whatever it is, do a little more than you would have, and raise a little money while you’re at it. Every step, every dollar gets us closer to a service dog for a veteran who needs one.
STEP ONE – Create Your Team
Go to the GiveButter page and create a personal fundraising team. Set your own movement goal — miles, steps, whatever moves you.
STEP TWO – Move & Share
Walk, run, ruck, bike, paddle — whatever gets you moving. Video it. Post it. Tag #AWIMindOverMiles and we’ll reshare it.
STEP three – Raise Money
Ask friends and family to pledge per mile, or just donate a flat amount. 100% of funds go toward a service dog for a U.S. veteran.
WHY MOVEMENT MATTERS
More Than Fitness
Mental Resilience
Physical challenges build mental toughness. Pushing through discomfort proves we’re stronger than we think — and that confidence carries into every part of life.
Mood & Clarity
Movement boosts mood, reduces anxiety, and releases endorphins. A walk, a ruck, a run — the body and mind are connected. One strengthens the other.
Community Action
Gratitude isn’t enough. This event turns awareness into action — raising real funds for real veterans who need real support. Every step counts. Every dollar matters.
Follow the Journey
Follow Bill’s training, story, and the mission behind Mind Over Miles. See why movement matters and what drives a man to ruck 100 miles for the veterans who’ve given everything.
Every Step. Every Dollar. Every Veteran.
Help fund a service dog for a U.S. veteran this Memorial Day.