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While Beat Pe Booty Challenge is trending in India, internationally it’s the 22 Push-Up Challenge which is going viral. It’s very simple. You have to perform 22 push-ups and post the video on social media with the hash tag #22PushupChallenge and dare a friend to do it.
This challenge comes with a noble cause and that is to raise awareness about veteran suicides. According to various reports, 22 military veterans commit suicide everyday in the United States. The challenge is started by veteran empowerment group and its 22KILL movement aims at building a support community for the veterans and raising awareness about the mental health issues they face.
The 22 Push-Up Challenge has been around since a few months but the recent support of Hollywood celebrities has given it the much needed boost. Dwayne Johnson, Chris Patt, John Krasinski and Kevin Bacon are among the few celebrities who took up the challenge to extend their support to the cause. Now people from far-off countries are also coming forward and uploading their videos for the same.
Unlike the Ice Bucket Challenge which raised thousands of dollars, 22 Push Up Challenge is not for raising money but drawing attention towards the mental health challenges that veterans face and taking much needed steps to support veteran empowerment.
