2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans 10/1/22 - 10/22/22

WATCH THIS VIDEO TO GET STARTED ON THE CHALLENGE EVENT!

1. 22 Step Ups                                                                        12. 22 Second Dance Twist

2. ART EXPRESSION                                                             13. JOURNALING (2 MINS; 2X A WK)

3. 22 PUSH UPS                                                                     14. 22 JUMP ROPE ROTATIONS 

4. 22 Sec PLANK                                                                    15. 22 SUN GODDESS  

5. 22 JUMPING JACKS                                                         16. 22 SIT UPS 

6. BUDDY CHECK-CALL/TEXT 2 FRIENDS                        17. 2 LETTERS  

7. 22 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS                                               18. 22-SECOND WALL SITS

8. 2 MINUTE MEDITATION                                                   19. 22 FRANKENSTEINS 

9. 22 LUNGES                                                                          20. SHAKE LIKE A WET DOG FOR 22 SECONDS

10. PICK UP 22 PIECES OF TRASH                                      21. 22 DIPS

11. SMILE/LAUGH FOR 22 SECONDS                                 22. WALK/RUN 2.2 MILES 

CLICK ON A CHALLENGE TO SEE A DEMONSTRATION, BROUGHT TO YOU BY A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY!

We would like to invite the community to participate in our closing in-person 2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans event. 

Registrants: At Las Positas College, registrants who completed the online virtual challenges may collect their finisher medal and sports shirt between 10am to 12 pm at the Track Field. 

Same Day/New Registrants: New registrants may register on the spot for the 2.2 for 22 Challenge and experience different challenges around the LPC Track. Participants may also elect to simply walk or run the track and skip the challenges. Upon completion, participants will earn a finisher medal, sports shirt, and draw string bag - while supplies last.

Check in will begin at 9:30 at the Track Field at Las Positas College.

Challenge Stations will open from 10 am to 12 pm. Location: LPC Track. Families and friends are welcomed!

Examples of Challenge Stations:

LPC Automotive Dept: Remove a tire in 2.2 minutes

Alliance of Therapy Dogs: Pet one therapy dog for 22 seconds

Pleasanton Military Families: Write a christmas card in 22 or less words for those deployed

VFW Post 6298: Talk with a war veteran from different conflicts (e.g., Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, etc.)

and more...

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CHALLENGERS!!! We encourage all of you to upload photos of your 2.2 Walk for Vets Virtual Challenge experience (the more the better!). 

CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR'S PARTICIPANTS!!!

It is important to the Veterans Fist Program to be transparent with its all its sponsors and supporters. The funds from the 2.2 for 22 events go to support our student veteran population in a variety of ways. Funds from past events have gone to support student veterans and the campus community in these ways.

• Funded 10 2.2 for 22 student Veterans scholarships, awarding over $8,000 to LPC student Veterans
• Bringing experts to our campus, for the purpose of engaging Las Positas College classified professionals, faculty, and administration on best practices for serving student Veterans / mental health training during fall and spring flex day. Training was provided by Dr. Miatta Snetter, Director, Outside of the Wire Support student Veterans events which promote camaraderie (BBQ's, team building events, movie nights, etc.)
• Reserves to purchase shirts, medals, and marketing for annual 2.2 for 22 Vets Challenge
• Offset costs to send student Veterans organization leadership to Student Veterans of America National Conference
• Support workshops focusing on mental health for student Veterans 

Q: What if I am unable to do a certain challenge, how do I move forward?

 A: Participants who are unable to complete a certain challenge are encouraged to do the challenge in any manner that is adaptive to their ability. For example, if you cannot complete 22 military push ups, you can do modified push ups against a wall or wheelchair push ups. Adapting a challenge can be as creative as you would like. For instance, folks who do not have a bicycle can ride a stationary bike or substitute a cycle completely by going for a walk, skateboarding, roller blading, etc. 

Q: Can I make a donation without registering for the event?

A: Absolutely! Donations can be made without being a registered participant. Navigate to our donations page via the menu bar on the left side of the homepage. From there you can make donations of any amount. 

Q: Do I have to do the challenges in order? Must I complete all the challenges?

A: No, you do not have to do the challenges in order. The dates next to each challenge are only there as a guide. Feel free to pick and choose when you do each challenge. You can do multiple in one day if you would like! You do not have to do each challenge, but as this is a challenge event, we encourage participants to challenge themselves in completing each one. 

Q: Can I complete the same challenge over 22 days?

A: In short, yes. While we encourage participants to attempt all the challenges (physical and non physical) we understand individuals preference to do what is comfortable and safe. For example, if you would like to do a 2.2 walk for all 22 days of the event that is totally acceptable. You can log results for the same activity multiple times. This is an honor system challenge. You do not need to submit proof that you actually completed a challenge or provide evidence of a certain time or reps/task completed count. Participants are encouraged to navigate this challenge in a manner that is comfortable and safe.

Q: How do I join an existing team if I have already registered?

A: Sign in, click on my profile, manage registration, click “Teams” on the left sidebar, select join existing team, scroll down to the team you want to join then click on update team.

Q: Can I complete more than one challenge per day?

A: You are welcome to complete as many challenges in a day as you like. There is a general pace of 1 challenge per day, but participants are encouraged to go at whatever pace is comfortable for themselves. 

Q: If the challenge already started, can I still join?

A: *Yes, even if you join late you can still participate and help bring awareness to the unsettling reality that 22 veterans are lost to suicide every day. 

Q: How will I receive my T-shirt and medal?

A: There will be two options for receiving your T-shirt and medal. First, participants will be invited to pick up on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022  from 10 am-12 pm at the Las Positas College Track - free parking in Lot H or Lot P.   Second, participants who are unable to come to the pickup location will be mailed their T-shirt and medal to the address they have provided during registration during the week of October 24, 2022.

Q: How do I submit my results?

A: In the "RESULTS" tab click on "SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS" then enter your first and last name. Next, click on “LOG ACTIVITIES” after, click on the "ACTIVITY" drop down menu to select a challenge. If the challenge is a timed challenge (e.g. 2.2 walk/run) please enter your time. If the challenge asks you to complete a certain number of repetitions/tasks (e.g. 22 push ups) please enter the number completed in the box labeled "REPS/TASKS COMPLETED." Use the comment box to tell us about how you felt during the challenge, write any encouraging words, shoutout your friends, and anything else that you want to communicate about the challenge. 

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