I am participating in the BFit Challenge on behalf of 22Mohawks, a non-profit dedicated to preventing suicide among veterans and first responders. This is personal to me, my stepfather, a Marine Veteran of the Korean War, battled PTSD for years and took his own life in 1983. Having experienced the pain that comes from losing someone you love to suicide, the mission of the 22Mohaaks has inspired me to give back and help spread awareness of our veterans’ challenges upon returning home.

Every day over 22 veterans take their own lives. Since the beginning of the Global War on Terror in 2001, more than 7,100 have died in combat, yet over 125,000 veterans have been lost to suicide. This reality is unacceptable, and we must act.

22Mohawks is a 501c3 Veterans Charitable Organization located in Sharon, MA helping veterans and first responders lead themselves to find purpose.  They do this through a blend of mental fitness classes, peer to peer, and community events, along with three core programs

• 22Mohawks Pups for Vets & First Responders,
• 22Mohawks Airborne Operations Course and Retreat
• 22Mohawks SIT REP22 Contact, Care and Listen Mental Fitness

Thank you for supporting my participation in the 9th Annual BFit Challenge powered by National Grid where 100% of the money fundraised goes towards first responder and military charities!