Cadets raise $32K for suicide interventions
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia (ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥) ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ raised more than $32,000 for Armed Forces Mission's suicide intervention efforts through the pushup competition Sept. 17, shattering its goal of $25,000.
The cadets brought in $32,243 from 376 donors.
"The Courageous Challenge is another way cadets are showing service to others and campus leadership," retired Col. Joseph Matthews, ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ commandant of cadets, said. "I am very proud of their amazing hard work and caring for others."
Alpha Company raised the most money with $8,268 and Charlie Company did the most pushups. Cadets raised money by asking for donations to support their participation in the event.
Armed Forces Mission, led by ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ alumnus Lt. Col. Ken Koon, conducts suicide interventions and teaches first responders and military members to do the same. The Courageous Challenge also offered training to ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ cadets to know how to help if a friend or loved one is considering suicide.