Marines Hiking 419 Miles for Wounded Veterans Fundraiser by New Non Profit

San Clemente, CA, January 06, 2011 --(PR.com)-- A dozen United States Marines will be hiking a total of 419 miles along the coast to raise money for the nonprofit organization, American Spartan Inc. Leaving San Francisco on Feb. 12, the Marines will hike 19.2 miles daily, until arriving in San Clemente on March 5. American Spartan Inc. provides financial assistance to combat wounded veterans.

The volunteer hikers are all Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton. The Marines are sponsored by both businesses and individuals for each mile hiked. The Spartan Hike is the first large fundraiser for the new non profit, and a testament to the organizations dedication to meet their first goal of $100,000.

“As casualties climb during our nine year, two front, War on Terror, there is a greater demand for financial and moral support for wounded veterans. Thus, there is a greater need for organizations like this, and who better to start one than US combat veterans,” said Chairman and Founder, Sergeant Daniel Arcand.

According to the Iraq Coalition Casualty Count, 4,481 warriors were wounded in Afghanistan in 2010 alone. Living through combat is only the first step in an uphill battle for the injured service men and women. Support from family and friends is crucial and costly, as many surgeries take place overseas. American Spartan Inc. aims to provide financial assistance to the families, so they may be with their loved ones during this time. Following the surgeries and military discharge, American Spartan Inc. seeks to help the wounded as they transition back into the civilian world and continue their rehabilitation.

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