Drew Davis and Brad Kraut to livestream 600-mile ride for disabled veterans

Drew Davis and Brad Kraut will ride from Boston to Washington, D.C. from June 7-14 in a seven-day livestream to raise money and awareness for disabled veterans. The Miles for Heroes campaign aims to top $100,000 for grants through the Limitless Foundation during America’s 250th anniversary celebration.

Why it matters: - Miles for Heroes is designed to raise money and visibility for disabled veterans through a high-profile endurance event. - The campaign aims to fund grants that help disabled veterans pursue personal goals and projects. - Organizers expect the livestream to reach a large national audience and generate millions of social media impressions.

What happened: - Drew Davis and Brad Kraut will attempt a 600-mile ride from Boston to Washington, D.C. from June 7 through June 14. - The ride will be livestreamed for seven days. - The route runs through Boston, Connecticut, New York City and Philadelphia before ending in Washington, D.C. - The event aligns with America’s 250th anniversary celebration in Washington. - Miles for Heroes is presented by STACKED, Quintana Roo and Legendz. - The public can follow the ride through a 24/7 livestream, social updates, community events and special appearances.

The details: - Miles for Heroes is a campaign of the Limitless Foundation. - The campaign aims to raise more than $100,000 through Tiltify. - Disabled veterans are encouraged to apply for grants at Miles for Heroes. - The effort will include athletes, military veterans, influencers and supporters joining along the route. - Davis is the founder of STACKED Sauce, a comedian, a recent Ironman finisher and a disability advocate living with cerebral palsy. - Davis has more than 400,000 followers. - Kraut founded Kick The Sheets and Academic Weapon. - Kraut has more than 750,000 followers across platforms. - Kraut’s past challenges include climbing Mt. Everest on a stair master, swimming a half marathon, running 100 miles, lifting a million pounds, spending 24 hours on a treadmill and completing 10,000 push-ups. - The Limitless Foundation says the organization empowers people with disabilities through grants and resources. - STACKED donates to help disabled people chase their dreams. - Quintana Roo is a triathlon bike brand. - Legendz is a free-to-play social casino and sportsbook in 39 states.

Between the lines: - The ride blends endurance content, creator marketing and veteran advocacy into a single live event. - Davis and Kraut are using their personal brands to connect disability, fitness and service in a way that is built for social sharing. - The event is also a fundraising test for whether a creator-driven campaign can move donors at scale. - Josh Wagner, co-founder of The Limitless Foundation and CEO of Stacked Sauce, said the event is about grit, purpose, resilience and giving back.

What’s next: - The livestream starts June 7 and continues through June 14. - Fundraising will continue through the Tiltify campaign during the ride. - Disabled veterans can apply for grants through the Miles for Heroes website. - The final leg ends in Washington, D.C., where the campaign will close during the anniversary celebration.

The bottom line: - Miles for Heroes is trying to turn a 600-mile ride into both a fundraising push and a national spotlight on disabled veterans.