22kill Challenge

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What is #22KILL?

#22KILL is a global movement created by veterans with a mission to:

 

• Raise awareness to veteran suicide and mental health issues such as PTS.
  
• Educate the public about current veteran-related topics and issues
  
• Recruit Veteran Advocates aka “Battle Buddies”
  
• Support various partnered organizations who focus on veteran empowerment, mental health treatment, and other services for veterans and their families
  

Veteran Advocates aka “Battle Buddies” wear the #22KILL Honor Ring™ – a black band worn on the right index finger. By choosing to become part of Team #22KILL and wearing this ring, you are committed to:

 

• Research and learn about your local veteran service organizations and what their missions and needs are
  
• Focus on veteran strengths and challenge negative attitudes around veteran “issues”
  
• Advocate for veterans in a positive light in any platform you have
  
• Raise awareness to the issues of veteran suicide, and follow up with a positive solution through education and empowerment through programs offered from local nonprofits and veteran service organizations
  
• Believing that veterans are America’s greatest asset and learning to love them and show them that you care
  

The Honor Ring™

The Honor Ring™ is a black band worn on the index finger as a “silent salute” to all veterans, past and present. This ring is a symbol of respect and simply says that you support those who have served our country. This support can extend even beyond the military to include police, firefighters, and EMS. As a part of the #22KILL community, the ring is also a reminder to us as veterans and veteran supporters that we are never alone; that we are all family.

 

History of #22KILL:

Honor Courage Commitment, Inc. started the #22KILL movement in 2013 after learning about the staggering statistic that an average of 22 veterans are killed by suicide every day. HCC has committed to researching and understanding the genesis of this epidemic, and educating the general public on the issue. #22KILL is a platform to raise awareness not just towards veteran suicide, but also to the issues that can lead them to suicide. These mental health issues can stem from Post Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, or the struggles and stresses of transitioning from military to civilian life.

 

The solution is veteran empowerment. One of the biggest challenges veterans face is finding a sense of purpose after service. #22KILL directly supports veteran empowerment programs that help veterans maximize their talents and understand their value outside of the military. #22KILL also continually provides support for other veteran organizations, treatment centers, and community events and projects.

 

 

 

 

How to Participate :

#22pushups To Honor Those Who Serve

 

Website : Veteran Empowerment | Suicide Awareness and Prevention