GEA plant manager Tim Vibbert encourages you to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
Every day, an estimated 22 veterans end their lives by suicide. To raise awareness for USA Cares, a nonprofit that serves veterans, AP1 plant manager Tim Vibbert hits the deck to knock out 22 pushups.
Tim’s actions are part of a larger campaign, #22pushupchallenge, a “viral echo of the 2014 ALS ice bucket challenge” according to Men’s Journal. Instead of ALS and ice, Americans are supporting veteran issues with pushups.
Next week – National Suicide Prevention Week, September 6-12, consider taking up the challenge yourself. Post a video on social media of yourself doing 22 pushups, include the hashtag #22pushupchallenge, and tag a few friends to challenge them to join you. If you’re feeling ambitious, do the challenge for 22 consecutive days.