Wear Blue.
Run to Remember.
We will close the month with a powerful community effort, called The Piestewa Challenge, to
honor the women who have given their lives in our continued combat operations around the globe. This effort is named in honor of SPC Lori Piestewa; SPC Piestewa is the first American Indian service member to be killed in combat on foreign soil, as well as the first female service member killed in Iraq. Starting on March 23, we invite our community to create teams (up to 6) and collectively take purposeful steps towards completing a 150-mile challenge through 29 March, to honor the lives of the women killed in action* in the Global War on Terror.
Each step will honor the women who made the ultimate sacrifice, celebrate the women who were willing to make such sacrifices, and unite our community with a shared effort of purpose, health, and connection.
WILL YOU ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE?
Join a Team
March 20, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Look for our table located in the Mel Lindbloom Student Union. We will have staff at the table signing people/teams up.
Circle of Remembrance
March 27, 2025
12 pm at Kennelly Commons
Join in reading the names of the women killed in action.
Visit the official website for the Piestewa Challenge.
Download the flyer.
This challenge is in collaboration with GRC's Indigenous Student Success Center, Veteran Services, College Relations, Student Life, Healthy Gators & The RAC.
