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Organized in 1986, the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust is dedicated to one single purpose: empowering ve...Learn more
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One person a day. One $22.00 donation.
22 days.
That’s all I ask.
I was nominated for the 22 Pushup Challenge last year by my Battle Buddy. I was in no way ready to accept this mission at that time. In the meantime I witnessed many of my friends complete this challenge. Not being one to by-pass a commitment I am now ready to move forward with this. However, I have stepped it up a notch. I have challenged myself to raise money for this awareness campaign as well.
If you have time, read this article:
http://taskandpurpose.com/pushups-dont-solve-veteran-suicide-crisis/
I want my pushups to mean something more. Look at The ALS “Ice Bucket Challenge” for example. That organization went from 23.5 million in 2013 to $115 million in 2014 because the participants also took a pledge to donate funds in conjunction with dumping water on themselves. Where is that commitment for #22KILLS? Awareness doesn’t do much. We all know this problem exists. Now what?
I don't want to focus on who is gone. I want to focus on who is left. I am calling this campaign #22SOS to act as a rescue beacon. I want to make a difference. I want you having to suffer through 22 days of my video postings to have a true effect. Because of that I have selected Disabled American Veterans ( https://www.dav.org/ ) as my charity of choice. DAV is a leading nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families. This organization helps more than a million veterans each year in a positive, life-changing way. I have set up this GOFUNDME account so all donations will go directly to DAV. While you will get the tax write off, I get to beat my face. Everybody wins. HOOAH!
One person a day. One $22.00 donation.
22 days.
That’s all I ask.
Organized in 1986, the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust is dedicated to one single purpose: empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. In an effort to fulfill that purpose, the Trust awards grants to nonprofit organizations with programs that benefit service members of every era. Through financial assistance grants, the Trust carries out its mission by supporting: programs ensuring quality health care for veterans; assistance to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI, military sexual trauma, substance-abuse issues and related conditions; programs enhancing mobility for veterans with amputations, spinal cord injuries and other physical afflictions; and additional initiatives addressing the needs of veterans and caregivers or families.
Rehabilitation, Human services, Special population support
1987
52-1521276
Military/Veterans' Organizations
Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 52-1521276. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.