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Big Beautiful Life Run Walk & Roll AND First Responder Touch-A-Truck

June 14, 2026
Essex Middle School
Essex Junction, VT 05452 US

Pounds for Purpose Challenges

We are lifting the weight in two powerful ways.

Choose one or both!

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The Challenges

🛡️ First Responder - Heavy Gear Challenge

Honor the daily physical and emotional weight our families carry by rucking in your gear.

  • 15 lbs: Symbolizing the weight of a pediatric complex care medical diagnosis.
  • 25 lbs: Symbolizing the weight of daily treatments and medical travel.
  • 65 lbs: Symbolizing the "heavy lift" of long-term pediatric medical crisis care.

Total estimated weight (based on the chart below) will be collected at the Registration Tent and credited to your station's total impact.

🥫The 2,500 lb Community Food Drive

Help us stock the shelves at Aunt Dot’s Place to provide practical support for families.

  • The Goal: 2,500 lbs of unopened, unexpired pantry and hygeine products.
  • How to Give: Bring your donations to the Participant Services Tent.
    • First Responders: Can your department fill a utility vehicle? 
    • Corporate & Social: Can your coworkers and team mates donate the equivalent of your Team’s Combined Weight in food?
    • Individuals: Every jar of peanut butter or bag of rice helps!

Food will be weighed at the Participant Services Tent  and credited to your team's total impact, things to pack. Click here for a current list of what Aunt Dot's needs.

Gear Weights

🔥 Fire Service (Structure Fire)

  • Estimated Total: 66 lbs
  • Baseline: Dept. T-Shirt & Boots (5 lbs)
  • Optional:
    • Turnout Gear: Coat & Pants (18 lbs)
    • SCBA: Pack & Full Cylinder (25 lbs)
    • Protection: Helmet, Gloves, Nomex Hood (5 lbs)
    • Tools: Radio, Flashlight, Halligan Bar (13 lbs)

✚ EMS (Advanced Life Support)

  • Estimated Total: 66 lbs
  • Baseline: Dept. T-Shirt & Station Boots (5 lbs)
  • Optional:
    • Medical Gear: ALS Jump Bag (35 lbs)
    • Life Support: Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator (15 lbs)
    • Tactical Gear: Ballistic Vest (5 lbs)
    • Tools: Radio, Shears, PPE (6 lbs)

🛡️ Law Enforcement (Tactical/Active Shooter) 

  • Estimated Total: 66 lbs
  • Baseline: Dept. T-Shirt & Tactical Boots (5 lbs)
  • Optional:
    • Duty Belt: Loaded Belt (12 lbs)
    • Armor: Hard Armor Plate Carrier (20 lbs)
    • Tactical Gear: Helmet & Go-Bag (14 lbs)
    • Tools: Breaching Tool, Radio, Body Cam (15 lbs)

Big Beautiful Life Inc.

22 Essex Way #8054

Essex, Vermont 05451

EIN: 92-0866184

A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Our mission is to provide children in chronic medical crisis with ongoing compassionate comfort and support throughout their journey.

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