QuHarrison Terry, veterans groups launch $1 million campaign tied to Great World Race

Veterans Empowerment Organization, Vigilant Torch Foundation and Dallas technologist QuHarrison Terry have launched Miles Tell the Truth, a fundraising push aimed at raising $1 million for veterans and their families. The campaign begins Oct. 30 and builds toward Terry’s participation in the Great World Race in November.

Why it matters: - The campaign is designed to fund transitional housing, wellness programs and other support services for veterans and their families. - The effort turns a high-profile endurance event into a platform for veteran advocacy and fundraising. - The campaign is also asking 800 partner organizations to join the effort.

What happened: - Veterans Empowerment Organization, Vigilant Torch Foundation and QuHarrison Terry announced Miles Tell the Truth, an international fundraising campaign with a $1 million goal. - The campaign was announced Oct. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. - The campaign launches Oct. 30 and will build momentum into race week. - Terry will compete in The Great World Race from Nov. 15 to 21, 2026. - The race includes stops in Antarctica, Cape Town, Perth, Singapore, the Algarve and Cartagena. - The race finishes at the 53rd Street Boardwalk in Miami Beach on Saturday, Nov. 21.

The details: - The campaign focuses on veterans facing housing instability, isolation and the need for continued wellness support during the transition to civilian life. - Organizers say each mile Terry runs is meant to draw attention to the challenges veterans face after military service. - Corporate partners, philanthropic leaders, community organizations and individuals are being invited to help reach the $1 million goal. - The campaign directs supporters to support the campaign. - Veterans Empowerment Organization is an Atlanta-based group that provides transitional housing, wellness and workforce development services to veterans working toward stability and independence. - Vigilant Torch Foundation is a Washington, D.C.-based organization that supports initiatives addressing the needs of veterans and their families. - QuHarrison Terry is a Dallas-based technologist and endurance athlete using The Great World Race to connect athletic achievement with veteran advocacy and philanthropy.

Between the lines: - The partnership links a visually striking global sports challenge with a local service mission, which could help broaden awareness beyond traditional veteran fundraising circles. - Stewart Williams, CEO of VEO, said the campaign represents the resilience of the thousands of veterans the organization serves each year. - Brian Gellman, CEO of VTF, said Terry’s effort reflects a Special Operations truth that humans are more important than hardware. - Gellman also said Terry’s example shows that people can choose to serve others.

What's next: - The campaign will seek contributions from organizations and individuals through race week and beyond. - The fundraising effort will culminate as Terry completes the Great World Race in Miami Beach on Nov. 21. - Organizers will look to convert race visibility into donations and long-term support for veteran services.