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In Remembrance

This speech was given by FTWWF founder and President Miranda Briggs, at the Man22 Suicide Awareness Run in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Saturday, May 22nd, 2021. Spoken straight from the heart, her words echo the same sentiments that many of us feel during this time of year as we remember those who gave it all. InContinue reading “In Remembrance”

Running to Remember

My name is Michael Nease. I have never been a runner (until the last few years) and I have never served in the military. Despite my lack of military service, I have always had a deep respect and connection for the armed forces. I was born and raised in Savannah, GA, which has a militaryContinue reading “Running to Remember”

The Power of Charity Work

Written by Scott Wiman, former Green Beret and founder of Call In The Cavalry nonprofit for military veterans Over the past ten years of being out of the military, I’ve noticed that the process of adjusting back to a civilian lifestyle can go smoothly for some military veterans, whereas others can really struggle with it. Continue reading “The Power of Charity Work”

Turning the Tide on Suicide

Killeen, Texas – January 30, 2021 By Amy Headrick, Outreach Coordinator, Fight the War Within Never did we imagine that we would be traveling so quickly outside of the Savannah area. We did though, our networking took us to Killeen, Texas. This started out as a class and a Buddy Watch Walk, but ended upContinue reading “Turning the Tide on Suicide”

Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month

National Suicide Prevention (or Awareness) Month is commonly known to be from 1 to 30 September. The month of September is used to bring awareness and to shed light on a highly taboo and stigmatized subject. Suicide not only affects the one who dies by it, but it also affects those surrounding that person. AccordingContinue reading “Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month”

Women’s Mental Health Awareness & PPD

By Amber McLamb, Social Media Manager for Fight the War Within Foundation You may be aware that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but in addition to this, the week of May 10th, in particular, is dedicated to Women’s Mental Health issues. This week, in honor of all the mothers out there, we at FightContinue reading “Women’s Mental Health Awareness & PPD”