Helping wounded troops

“Participants in the Push-Up Challenge showed up determined to push themselves, which is fitting since it’s the same kind of resolve and sacrifice we see in the injured soldiers helped by the Wounded Warrior Project,’’ said Michael Stare, founder of Spectrum Fitness Consulting and a physical therapist, nutritionist, and personal trainer. “We are grateful for their participation and their positive example.’’

Sponsors for the event included My Print & Copy, Orthopaedics Plus, Not Your Average Joe’s, and Euphoria, all in Beverly; and Chipotle Grille in Peabody.

The Wounded Warrior Project provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life.

Its mission is to “honor and empower wounded warriors and foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in this nation’s history.’’

Visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

DOUGHNUT FESTIVAL: During World War I, the Salvation Army set up small provision stations to provide writing supplies, sewing materials, and coffee and doughnuts to US servicemen.

In 1938, National Doughnut Day was officially established by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise money and honor the work of the World War I volunteers.

Smolak Farms in North Andover celebrates with a weekend-long Doughnut Day Festival on June 3-5.

On June 3, all veterans get a free doughnut and the farm is offering everyone a free half-dozen doughnuts with the purchase of a dozen cider doughnuts.

Throughout the festival, there’s a free doughnut-decorating stand in the greenhouse, where from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. visitors can dunk doughnuts in a variety of toppings.

There also are free hayrides from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all weekend.

A portion of festival proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army. Call 978-682-6332 or visit www.smolakfarms.com.

WALK DRAWS A CROWD: The 19th annual Walk for HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change), held May 1, had the most participants ever and raised $132,000 to support the work of the domestic violence agency.