The Challenge
Make the commitment to Move the Body Move the Mind. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans written by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has established 150 minutes a week as a baseline for physical activity. Of course, that is just a good starting point, but whatever it is Get Moving! It may be 30 minutes of walking after dinner each night, riding bikes (the ones with pedals) with kids, playing tennis, or hitting the gym. You decide. It may mean 30 minutes 5 days a week or 50 minutes 3 days a week. It's up to you. If you are a veteran who lives in the Coweta Fayette Community and would like to be part of AFM’s Resilience Institute contact us today. We have a limited number of openings for working out with an AFM Resilience Coach. Perhaps you would like to start bicycling; we do that too.
We also encourage you to participate in the annual Courageous Challenge which occurs in Fayette County the weekend prior to Labor Day. During our inaugural Challenge 2016 participants knocked out a total of more than 7600 pushups in 22 minutes and raised more than $10,000 to support AFM programs that are building resilience and restoring hope for America’s troops and veterans. Finally, we challenge you to support AFM with your tax-deducible donations! A donation to Armed Forces Mission enables AFM to help even more people.
AFM services and programs are building stronger communities in both civilian and military settings. Our work in intervention with troops and veterans is saving lives and our training of caregivers from all walks of life is giving participants the skills to save lives. AFM has trained more than 7,000 community members across the country in the skills of mental health first aid and suicide interventions. We have also been directly involved in more than 500 successful suicide interventions and those we have trained are also reporting incredible stories of renewed hope and healing. |
"Rare people who really know how to connect with people… high level of compassion and caring for others. I am grateful to work with such kind and compassionate professionals." Dr. Paul Wade, Suicide Prevention Program Manager, 99th RSC
"A heart for soldiers that extends beyond the Soldiers…” COL John W. Aarsen, USAR
"A voice for the needs of soldiers in the civilian community." Chaplain (COL) Tim Bonner, USAR
“A high quality of performance…articulate, caring and sensitive…most commendable." COL. TRACY L. DAWKINS, USAR
“An extraordinary way of reaching people… overwhelmingly touched. ..already planning the next event!” MAJ Connie Gonzales, Suicide Prevention Officer USAR
"A heart for soldiers that extends beyond the Soldiers…” COL John W. Aarsen, USAR
"A voice for the needs of soldiers in the civilian community." Chaplain (COL) Tim Bonner, USAR
“A high quality of performance…articulate, caring and sensitive…most commendable." COL. TRACY L. DAWKINS, USAR
“An extraordinary way of reaching people… overwhelmingly touched. ..already planning the next event!” MAJ Connie Gonzales, Suicide Prevention Officer USAR