Walk Hard 2022 launches its annual ‘march to the sea’ in support of wounded warriors

The brothers of Troy University's chapter of Alpha Tau Omega gathered on the Quad for a sendoff for their Walk Hard 2022 trek to Panama City Beach.

The brothers of Troy University's chapter of Alpha Tau Omega gathered on the Quad for a sendoff for their Walk Hard 2022 trek to Panama City Beach.

Fog and dampness greeted the brothers of Alpha Tau Omega on the Troy Campus Quad Friday morning, but it couldn’t smother the excitement and energy of the 36 Walk Hard 2022 hikers and their supporters.

Walk Hard, the annual philanthropy fundraiser of the Troy University chapter of ATO, raises funds for wounded veterans through area…

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Walk Hard making a difference for wounded veterans

Spc. Lance Gieselmann (center) accompanies fellow veterans and members of Alpha Tau Omega's Walk Hard during last year's event.

Spc. Lance Gieselmann (center) accompanies fellow veterans and members of Alpha Tau Omega's Walk Hard during last year's event.

Spc. Lance Gieselmann knows about sacrifice.

In 2003, Gieselmann’s tank drove over an improvised explosive device, creating an explosion that left the two other passengers dead and Gieselmann with life-changing injuries.

For the last six years, the Purple Heart recipient has enjoyed meeting and bonding with other veterans who share similar stories, thanks to Jeep…

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