09/07/2026
Sweat for the Vets on Saturday, August 15th was a huge success! Organized and led by the Student AMOPS Chapter at UNE COM, the event brought together more than 50 medical students, UNE faculty, and community members for a beautiful day of fitness, service, and fun.
Attendees enjoyed great music, raffle baskets, and community resources, along with an OMM tent hosted by SAAO with Dr. Mary Yee and Dr. Bonnie Sendzicki, a medical tent led by EM and Wilderness Medicine Clubs with Dr. Kate Hannify, and blood pressure screenings hosted by Cardiology Club and overseen by Dr. Geoffrey McCullen. We were also joined by organizations including U.S. Army Medical Recruiting, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, 9/11 Heroes Run, Maine Paws for Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars Portland chapter, and Dr. Amanda Cardella of Aegle Radiant Health.
With 9 medalists across multiple categories, and over 30 competitors the Fitness Challenge was a great success!
Thanks to our incredible participants, donors, and supporters, we raised over $1,500 for Maine Paws for Veterans and Maine Veterans Project!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Sweat for the Vets such a memorable day. We can't wait to do it again next year!