Camp Veterans of War supports veterans in the Kansas City area who live with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The nonprofit was started by a veteran when he realized others in the community were struggling the way he had.
A few years in, Camp V.O.W. helps veterans by providing counseling, life coaching, and health and fitness guidance while they reacclimate to the community after deployment.
KSHB 41But founder Walter Ybarbo wants to do more. He hopes to buy land to build a real camp facility.
Right now, the group meets at Ybarbo’s business: Semper Fi Nutrition in Olathe.
Sunday, Camp V.O.W. put on a 5K to support Ybarbo’s mission to help more veterans.
The race start was set at Semper Fi Nutrition, where Ybarbo explained how this run, or ruck march, is a little different.
“A ruck march in the military is about 35-pound to 80-pound pack, but we’re asking for all family and friends to come out,” Ybarbo said. “My daughter is going to be doing the event … she’s 10, so you can just pretty much wear whatever weight that you want.”