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Hesperia Disabled Vet Plans 2,300 Mile Hike To Georgia The Effort Will Raise Money and Awareness For Breast Cancer and Wounded Vets Tim Callaghan, A 49-yo disabled ARMY Desert Storm veteran, and his stepsons, Carlos Becerra, 18, and Xavier Becerra, 15, have announced their intention to hike 2,364 miles from Hesperia City Hall to the tiny town of Tybee Island, Georgia. Their goal is to make their journey an opportunity to raise awareness and $50,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project and Avon Breast Cancer Research.

In addition to their rugged training, the three men are reaching out to corporate sponsors to help fund the effort. They're appealing to High Desert residents, businesses and veteran's and Breast Cancer survivor groups to donate necessary supplies and equipment for the hike. Such items as food, backpacks, communications equipment, supplies and gas money for their support & provisions vehicle are all being accumulated and organized. Their very first donation received was an American Flag from an Hesperia military surplus store, which they will carry throughout their hike. "It's really not much different than planning a military mission. We need strong supply lines to accomplish our goals. But I can tell you that asking for help seems tougher than the hike itself," Mr. Callaghan said.