

453 Miles and the Final Stretch
I’ve now completed 453 miles in my goal to ruck 608 miles in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. That leaves 155 miles to go before the end of the year. The physical side of the challenge is on track. Now it’s time to ratchet up the fundraising and make sure the impact goes beyond miles. Recent Reminders In the last couple of months, I’ve heard from two people who’ve shared news of recent brain cancer diagnoses among people in their circles or loved ones. Each t
Nicholas D'Aquilla
Nov 92 min read


New Timeline, Same Purpose
As of today, September 7, I’ve completed 286 miles in my effort to ruck 608 miles in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital....
Nicholas D'Aquilla
Sep 72 min read


Progress Toward the Goal: A 608-Mile Challenge for St. Jude
If you missed the original post about my commitment to ruck 608 miles by my 40th birthday (October 16, 2025) to benefit St. Jude...
Nicholas D'Aquilla
Jul 132 min read



