Common Ground Films

03/24/2026

The energy, the conversations, and the shared sense of purpose made for a special night.

Conversations like this move things forward. Having a community that believes in Lonnie Bedwell’s mission continues to inspire us every day.

Thank you to Bosma Enterprises, Bondry Consulting, Oscar Gutierrez, MPM, and Jeffrey Mittman for the time and thoughtful discussion!

03/23/2026

Check out The American Legion National Headquarters new episode of the Tango Alpha Lima podcast, featuring our friend Lonnie Bedwell!

We’re always encouraged to see Lonnie’s story continue to be shared on new platforms and continue to reach more people.

Special thanks to Henry Howard and Holly Soria for their role in making this happen and to hosts Stacy Pearsall, Adam Marr, and Joseph Worley for the great conversation!

You can listen to the episode at the link below:

https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/tango-alpha-lima/2026/march/blind-veterans-extraordinary-climbing-mission

We're working to spread the reach of Lonnie's story through our documentary Beyond Vision. Check out this link to learn more and support this story: https://givebutter.com/YGJBKD

02/19/2026

Huge thank you to J.L. Waters and Company for their sponsorship of Lonnie Bedwell's upcoming Kilimanjaro climb!

As a cornerstone of the outdoor community, JL Waters believes in pushing limits and standing behind the people bold enough to chase them. We’re incredibly grateful to see a local business step up in such a meaningful way

Thank you for supporting this journey!

01/07/2026

In a recent episode of Uncommon with Pete Yonkman, Lonnie Bedwell sits down with Pete for an honest, thoughtful conversation that goes beyond the milestones and into the mindset behind Lonnie's mission. This one is well worth a listen!

Thanks to Pete and the team at Cook Medical for hosting such an engaging discussion!

In the latest episode of Uncommon with Pete Yonkman, Pete is joined by Lonnie Bedwell, a blind military veteran, extreme adventure athlete, motivational speaker and author.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧

01/06/2026

We’re excited to see Lonnie Bedwell's story continue to spread and reach new people! Thank you to ABC57 for creating space for Lonnie to share his message and the deeper purpose behind his pursuit of the Explorer's Grand Slam. A special thank you to Sidney Moore and Jordan Hatfield ABC57 for approaching this story with such care and thoughtfulness!

Sharing the heart of this journey is just as important as the expedition itself, and we’re grateful to see it resonate with so many. Check out the news report below and read more about Lonnie's Grand Slam journey at this link: https://lnkd.in/gQxwEKK7

DUGGER, Ind. -- One veteran is defying all odds, skiing to the highest points across the world, and that's Indiana resident, Lonnie Bedwell.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Common Ground Films! As we step into a new year, we’re carrying a deep sense of gratitude for the stories, relationships, and support that shaped our first year as a non-profit.

This next chapter holds a lot of promise, and we’re excited to keep telling stories that matter.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to what’s ahead!

12/30/2025

As we wrap up the year, we wanted to share a quick update on our North Pole campaign. Thanks to the generosity of so many, we’re currently at 45% of our goal, and the momentum behind this mission continues to grow!

With a short window left before the end of the year, this is an opportune moment to come alongside Lonnie Bedwell and invest in a powerful story. Every contribution helps move us closer to sending Lonnie to the North Pole and capturing his journey along the way: https://givebutter.com/YGJBKD

We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who has supported this mission so far and helped carry it to this point.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! As we wrap up our first year as a non-profit, we’re incredibly grateful for everyone who supported us from the very beginning.

Thank you for believing in these stories and in what we’re building together.

Wishing you a season filled with rest, joy, and meaningful moments.