The “invisible wounds of war” are not so invisible: The high rates of suicide and other maladies gripping our nation’s military families are right in front of us.
As people experience brain trauma differently, the field has been stymied by a one-size-fits-all approach and lack of objective tools and treatments to effectively diagnose and manage TBI and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). TBI and PTSD are risk factors of suicide. Learn about how organizations are collaborating and advocating to bring new solutions to Veterans and others who have sustained brain trauma.
In September 2021, Tristan Wimmer, Marine Veteran and Scount Sniper, Founder of 22 Jumps moderated a discussion with the 22 Jumps participants and veterans, including:
- Marcus Ellison – USAF, 8 years, Bridge Day organizer
- Eric Johnson – USA, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, 21 years, Lt. Col (retired), USA trauma surgeon. Currently: Colorectal surgeon in Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
- Dustin “Dusty” Gebhardt – USA, 11 years, still active, Afghanistan veteran as Pathfinder, Current Golden Knight
- Pepe Campos – USMC, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, Infantryman, Prior Dept of State high-threat security contractor
- Michael Murphy – USMC, 11 years, still active, Current MARSOC Raider
- Brent Lake – USA, 8 years, Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, 2nd Battalion 75th Regiment (special operations)
- Chantelle Ferland-Beckham, PhD – Director, Policy and Advocacy, Cohen Veterans Bioscience
In May 2022, John Greenway, President of Mission2Alpha, moderated a discussion with the recent 22 Jumps participants and veterans, including:
- Tristan Wimmer, Marine Veteran and Scout Sniper, Founder of 22 Jumps
- Nick Cliche, US Air Force
- Andrew Katz, US Army
- Mark Zervas, PhD, Deputy Director, Translational Research & Development, Cohen Veterans Bioscience
- Mahmoud Ghannoum, PhD
- Eric Johnson, MD
More About 22 Jumps
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Interview with Bibi Carmouche, BASE Jumper for 22 Jumps Camelback Mountain 2024
BASE Jumper Bibi Carmouche discusses the importance of brain trauma research and how she came to BASE jump for 22 Jumps.
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22 Jumps: February 3, 2024 at Camelback Mountain, Arizona
Three BASE jumpers are BASE jumping 22 times in a single day from Arizona's Camelback Mountain on February 3rd, 2024, seeking to raise more than $22,000 in honor of the
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22 Jumps: October 21, 2023 in Fayetteville, West Virginia
22 Jumps is excited to BASE jump at the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia on October 21, 2023.
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22 Jumps: Memorial Day Weekend 2023, Twin Falls, Idaho
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, watch as four jumpers leap from the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho 22 times each in a single day — 22 symbolic of the
- Giving
22 Jumps
22 Jumps aims to bring new hope to individuals and families affected by TBI and suicide. Due to a lack of objective diagnostic tools and effective treatment solutions, the “invisible
- Event
22 Jumps: October 15, 2022 in Fayetteville, West Virginia
22 Jumps is excited to BASE jump at the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia on October 15, 2022. 8 jumpers will be doing a combined 22 jumps
News
Interview with Bibi Carmouche, BASE Jumper for 22 Jumps Camelback Mountain 2024
BASE Jumper Bibi Carmouche discusses the importance of brain trauma research and how she came to BASE jump for 22 Jumps.
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Event
22 Jumps: February 3, 2024 at Camelback Mountain, Arizona
Three BASE jumpers are BASE jumping 22 times in a single day from Arizona's Camelback Mountain on February 3rd, 2024, seeking to raise more than $22,000 in honor of the 22 Veterans and service members who lose their battle to suicide each day.
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Event
22 Jumps: October 21, 2023 in Fayetteville, West Virginia
22 Jumps is excited to BASE jump at the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia on October 21, 2023.
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Event
22 Jumps: Memorial Day Weekend 2023, Twin Falls, Idaho
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, watch as four jumpers leap from the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho 22 times each in a single day — 22 symbolic of the estimated 22 servicemembers and Veterans who take their lives each day.
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Giving
22 Jumps
22 Jumps aims to bring new hope to individuals and families affected by TBI and suicide. Due to a lack of objective diagnostic tools and effective treatment solutions, the “invisible wounds” of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often leave service members and civilians feeling hopeless as they live with multiple debilitating symptoms and few treatment options.
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Event
22 Jumps: October 15, 2022 in Fayetteville, West Virginia
22 Jumps is excited to BASE jump at the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia on October 15, 2022. 8 jumpers will be doing a combined 22 jumps throughout the day.
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