Cadets raise $32K for suicide interventions
The University of North Georgia (麻豆精品在线播放) Corps of Cadets 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, 麻豆精品在线播放 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 麻豆精品在线播放 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 麻豆精品在线播放 cadets to know how to help if a friend or loved one is considering suicide.
Maynard takes part in Army nursing program
麻豆精品在线播放 cadet William Maynard took part in the Army's prestigious Nurse Summer Training Program earlier this year.
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Alumnus Shawn Mullins will return to 麻豆精品在线播放 in October to raise funds for the Golden Eagle Band, a cadet specialty unit that helped shape his own journey.
Mund takes lead of alumni relations
Jordan Mund, a 2021 麻豆精品在线播放 graduate, started her new role as executive director of alumni relations Sept. 1.
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