STAYPINEAPPLE + WEAR BLUE: RUN TO REMEMBER

Staypineapple will donate $1 for every room night sold at all ten hotels nationwide during November to wear blue: run to remember. The proceeds will assist wear blue: run to remember to support their mission to build a living tribute to the fallen, the fighting, and the families of the US military.

Both Staypineapple and wear blue: run to remember were founded by women in the Puget Sound Region and have expanded across the country over the past 10+ years. It is no accident the two organizations found each other.

“Giving back to the community and supporting Veterans causes is a key focus and value for us, and we are delighted to build upon the partnership we started in 2019. This organization clearly takes a unique and impactful approach to honor the fallen and provide long-term support for their families while also supporting and honoring the active-duty military.  They truly make a difference,” stated Staypineapple VP of Sales, Sharon Andrade. 

In 2009 Hallet’s husband - CPT John Hallet - was killed during an attack while deployed in Afghanistan. During that deployment, a small group of wives and battalion support staff met weekly to run, seeking to create a support network for one another. This small group became a nationwide vision that now helps thousands heal from and work through the more challenging aspects of military life during a time of war. Today, this group runs to honor all military members killed in combat and has evolved into a robust network of active duty and retired service members, military families, Wounded Warriors, Gold Star families, and community members.