Raising Awareness for PTSD one push up at a time #22pushupchallenge
Hello readers! How many of you have read a military romance, whether contemporary or sci-fi? I know I have read many of them in both categories.
Now, how many of you have watched American Sniper? I did without a political mindset, and saw how PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) can affect those who serve, and their families. Unfortunately, some of the military men and woman who are affected by PTSD are not able to find the help they need. Twenty-two commit suicide every day in the US. In Canada, there are comparable numbers of men and women suffering from PTSD. And it hit close to home recently for me.
The 22 Push Up Challenge was started to bring awareness to this tragic issue. Push ups alone won’t solve the problem, but it is a simple and fun way to get the word out about a matter that more people need to be aware of. These brave men and women put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms and it’s tragic so many veterans feel suicide is the only way.
I have been going to fitness classes at a local studio for over a year now, and on August 4th, my trainer challenged me to the 22 Push Up Challenge. I accepted. That means, I will do 22 push ups a day for 22 days. When I do them, I have somebody take video of me doing them, and I post the videos to my Facebook profile and Instagram account. Then, I challenge someone else each day.
You can follow me by clicking on the above accounts, or follow others involved in the challenge by searching for these hashtags: #22pushupsfor22days #22pushupchallenge
Want to do more? Get involved! The Wounded Warriors organizations not only help those who have been injured while serving, they also help those dealing with PTSD.
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