Take the Bittenbender Challenge!

SGM Bittenbender's mantra is "Live a Life Worthy of Their Sacrifice". Paying it forward is a daily practice for him, whether on the marathon course, luge track, mentoring fellow amputees, or running military affairs at Pocono Raceway. Taking the Bittenbender Challenge means you, too, are committing to paying it forward.

Once you register, you have the option to create your own fundraising page.

Over the next month, reach out to 22 people in your world to check in on them. Connection is the key to combating isolation and your phone call can make the difference!

Why? PTSD, trauma, survivor's guilt and other mental health affects from 9/11 and military service can be compounded by isolation. In 2022, a study reported than an average of 17.5 veterans died by suicide every day. This is already down from 22 per day in 2010 - support and connections make a difference.

Suicide accounts for 25% of the family loss circumstances among military families in the Tuesday's Children community.

Share the Bittenbender Challenge with your network and encourage them to join or donate to your challenge page!

For every person who joins, our reach is multiplied by 22 - That's 22 lives changed and continued support for those impacted by 9/11 and military service.

Once you register, you will unlock sharing options for email and social media.