After the phenomenon of the Ice Bucket Challenge to spread awareness for ALS, the #22PushupChallenge has become viral to raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention. The number 22 was chosen because that is the number of military men and woman who commit suicide daily in the United States.
Celebrities like Chris Evans, The Rock, Chris Pratt and more have taken up the challenge where they have to drop down and do 22 pushups.
Take a look:
1. Chris Evans
2. Chris Pratt
Thanks @canadianoutlaw for the #22pushupchallenge Everyday 22 veterans take their own lives. Please know there are people out there thinking about you, praying for you and who appreciate your sacrifice. If you are thinking of harming yourself call 1-800-273-8255.
A video posted by chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) on Aug 12, 2016 at 6:44pm PDT
3. The Rock
#22PushUpChallenge Raising awareness for our 22 US vets who commit suicide daily. If you're a vet and you're going thru it, just know we're thinking about you and you're not alone. Be strong, have faith, keep fighting that good fight and there's always a better day. I challenge my boys @kevinhart4real and @justinjames99 as well as our history making first black OLYMPIC Gold medalist in swimming @swimone13. Thanks to my bud @prattprattpratt for passin' the torch and Hobbs the beast for the bad breath kisses. I'll take em all day
A video posted by therock (@therock) on Aug 15, 2016 at 5:09am PDT
4. Scott Eastwood
Thanks @prattprattpratt and @therock for calling people out this morning. the #22pushupchallenge is to raise awareness for our veterans that are suffering out there. We must never forget about those who fight and die for this country. If you are suffering call 1-800-273-8255 @ludacris know your hungover but I'm challenging you!!!
A video posted by Scott Eastwood (@scotteastwood) on Aug 15, 2016 at 10:12am PDT
5. Kevin Hart
I accept your #22pushupchallenge @therock and I now challenge @wayne215 Michael Ealy & @tstory88 .....Major salute to all of the soldiers that protect this country. #WhyAmItheseColorAsTheFloor
A video posted by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Aug 16, 2016 at 6:53am PDT
6. John Krasinkski
#22pushupchallenge Raising awareness for our brave men and women suffering with PTSD and specifically the 22 veterans that commit suicide every day. #veterans #NeverStopSayingThankYou @chrisevans @rise_movement @miles_teller @prattprattpratt
A video posted by John Krasinski (@johnkrasinski) on Aug 15, 2016 at 8:46am PDT