Man Makes Cross-Country Trek To Raise Money For Military Families

Iraq War Veteran Troy Yocum is hiking 7,000 miles across America, banging his drum and sounding the call for $5 million to help military families in need.

With Emmie the SuperDog by his side, he took the first step of his 16-month quest on April 17, 2010.

Now they are on track to complete the western leg of the journey: all the way from Kentucky to California on Veterans Day.

On November 3, the two will make their way to Twentynine Palms, where a big event is planned to not only draw attention to his campaign, but to say thank you.

News Channel 3 will cover the event when it happens. Meantime, clickhere to find out more about Yocum’s efforts.