Fort Drum Community Unites for Mountain Wellness Month 5K Event

Fort Drum Community Unites for Mountain Wellness Month 5K Event

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (April 17, 2025) — More than 240 community members rallied together to support the annual Mountain Wellness Month campaign at the 5K event outside the Magrath Sports Complex.

This event, organized by the Soldier and Family Readiness Division, aimed to enhance education and awareness around important national health initiatives, including Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Alcohol Awareness Month, and Financial Literacy Month.

Tom Wojcikowski, an educator from the Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program, emphasized the goal is to increase awareness within the community of these national initiatives. He stated, ‘What we try to do every year with Mountain Wellness Month is to increase awareness within our community about these national initiatives. But not only that, we want everyone in the community to know about the different programs that are offered through the Soldier and Family Readiness Division that provide them with the resources they need just to navigate through everyday life.’

With approximately 50 Soldiers from the 548th Division Sustainment Support Battalion participating alongside Command Sgt. Major Brandon Williams, the event highlighted support for community services.
Williams expressed, ‘In addition to all that Mountain Wellness Month does to raise awareness, it’s also about showing support to our community and all the things Army Community Service does for our Soldiers.’

Community members engaged with representatives from various programs such as Army Community Service (ACS) and Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) before and after the race. They took home valuable resources and guidance that could assist in their daily lives.

As the month progresses, more events will be held, including the Baby Palooza and Game On! where families can engage in fun activities to promote wellness and support.

For further information on Mountain Wellness Month initiatives, individuals can contact (315) 772-5914 or visit www.facebook.com/FTdrumFAP.