![]() Do you think awareness has subsided since the “end” of the war in Afghanistan and minimal troops in Iraq? Preventing veteran suicides is important for all of us. ![]() In Chef Rush’s latest endeavor, he has partnered with Face the Fight to assist in amplifying the coalition’s effort to break the stigma around seeking help and providing resources for those who are struggling. We Are The Mighty was able to sit with Chef Rush and learn more about him and his campaign to help mitigate veteran suicide. But he has seen people he has known and loved who have been lost to this battle and he’s ready to share those stories with you. ![]() The coalition will invest $41 million in philanthropic grants and will focus on supporting nonprofit programs with specific focus areas in preventing suicide.Ĭhef Rush, who is currently on “ Kitchen Commando” on Tubi has found therapy in cooking to aid his Post Traumatic Stress. Headed by USAA, The Humana Foundation and Reach Resilience, an Endeavors Foundation, their mission is to cut veteran suicide by half over the next six years. He has teamed up with USAA to “ Face the Fight” of veteran suicide.įace the Fight is a first-of-its-kind coalition. People quickly found out that he served under Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump and had a long career in the Army as a cook and trainer. Chef Rush is a former Army Master Sergeant who went viral when a picture showed up online of him cooking a meal at the White House while rocking 24-inch biceps. You might not know his name, but we can all but guarantee you have seen his biceps on social media. You can support the Trust for the National Mall’s work with the National Park Service to preserve this treasured space and to bring engaging and fun programs like this to America’s Front Yard.One of the veterans leading the fight to help prevent veteran suicide is Chef Andre Rush. ![]() While joining us on the courts and in the stands was free for ALL, caring for the National Mall and its monuments and memorials is not. Throughout it all, we celebrated the iconic backdrop of the National Mall as the foremost symbol of our nation’s democracy and truly a space for all. Pickleball team showed up, showed off and shared tips in clinics for beginners to top local players. Last but not least, pro pickleball players from the D.C. Rob Riggle joined us for some color commentary and a new Pickleball technique was born: enter “The Hot Smash!” Former White House chef Chef (Andre) Rush showed up to do some “Cookin’ in the Kitchen” with healthy recipes. Katie Couric hit the court with her trademark smile and took the pro players by storm. The Trust for the National Mall and our lead corporate partners at Humana brought pickleball to the people! America’s fastest growing sport made its debut on America’s Front Yard with this fun and unique event celebrating the National Mall as a space for ALL and a place for visitors to connect and get active!įrom day one, #NationalMallofPickleball was a smash hit. #motivation #family #fitness #blessed #healthy #thankful #world #positive #inspired #relax #inspiration #workout #military #gym #enjoy #fit #protection #integration #dedication #go #howto #trainer #bodybuilding #personaltraining #rights #posture #positioning #changingtheworld #enjoyment #compromise #aroundtheworldpix #relaxers #trainhardorgohome #exploringtheglobeĭid you catch our pickleball takeover on the National Mall? #NationalMallofPickleball brought three full days of nothing but net.and dink. Strength comes in numbers no matter how strong you may be or think you are.Ī PICTURE says a 1,000 words. They really say, I’m going to CHANGE the world □ but I need your assistance to do it together. MY EYES say, I’m a Chef, and you would NEVER have known it, but if you look closer into them. MY SMIRK says, Yeahh I’m not going anywhere nor would I waver, compromise my integrity, honor, duty, or ANY that I passed on to other while in military and out. MY POSTURE says I STAND erect because I’m a BADASS, because I have to be to stand up for ALL the things I believe in. MY HANDS says they are held together because of my tight foundation with myself and remind me to always hold on MY RIGHT SHOULDER says that I PROTECT this country and every other country in relation. MY ARMS says 2,222 push-ups a day for suicide awareness,
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