Las Positas College Foundation To Host '2.2 For 22 Challenge'

Press release from LPC:

Oct. 12, 2021

Las Positas College (LPC) Foundation and the LPC Veterans First Program are proud to host its fourth annual 2.2 For 22 Challenge, a virtual event that aims to raise awareness about the average 22 veteran suicides per day in the United States.

This year, the event will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restriction and will be held over 22 days, beginning on October 23 and ending on November 13. Each day, participants will receive a new challenge to complete. Some of the challenges are physical, while others focus on connection and practicing mindfulness to foster community and improve mental health. Last year, nearly 500 participated in the 2.2 for 22 Challenge with LPC, so-named as the initial challenge was a 2.2-mile walk.

LPC will host an end-of-event drive-through celebration and recognition to recognize those who completed the 22-day challenge. Funds raised by the event will support mental health services and support for LPC student veterans.

As of last year, LPC boasts a thriving military-affiliated student enrollment of more than 500 students. The college's Veterans First Program provides a host of supportive services to these students to help them achieve their educational goals. Veteran support services at LPC include priority registration, scholarships, a work-study program, financial resources and more. Military-affiliated students can also participate in the Student Veterans Organization and utilize the virtual Veterans Resource Center.

To register, visit: 2.2 for 22 Virtual Challenge

For more information, please visit the website at www.laspositascollege.edu/veterans.

This press release was produced by LPC. The views expressed here are the author's own.