Last year Andy Dousis, a colleague at work, challenged me (and others) to do 22 push-ups a day for 22 days to raise awareness that every day in America some 22 military veterans commit suicide. As part of the challenge, I had to post my push-ups on YouTube, Facebook and here.
Andy challenged me again this year! And already we’re in Week 3!
Each day I’ll post the video as well as a link to a related news article. Note: I tend to do more than 22 push-ups….
Day 15:
News Article: The VA says it’s on top of the problem. Click!
Day 16:
News Article: “Women veterans aged 18 to 29 kill themselves at nearly 12 times the rate of non-veterans.” Click!
Day 17:
News Article: Here’s a story of an Army vet who twice tried to commit suicide, and now has turned the corner and is walking 2200 miles to call attention to this horrific issue. Click!
Day 18:
News Article: Official: VA Sees Curbing Veteran Suicides as Top Priority. Click!
Day 19:
News Article: Veteran sells ‘Combat Flags’ to stop veteran suicide. Click!
Day 20:
News Article: Long walk honors veterans who have become victims of suicide. Click!
Day 21:
News Article: April 10 this year: “The Ole Miss Student Veterans of America is hosting its second-annual Mission 22 Walk to raise awareness of veteran and military suicide rates in America Tuesday. The walk will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. beginning at the Lyceum.” Click!
Day 22:
News Article: Article Title: “The Suicide Rate Among Female Veterans Is On The Rise, And Experts Have No Idea Why.” Click!
