09/22/2025
Our very own Rick Chavez showing us how soothing guitar playing can be.
With it being Su***de Prevention Month, we thought it would be a great time to remind ourselves what is about.
was born out of a tragedy that shook the Veteran community. Earlier this year, a Veteran died by su***de outside a VA hospital. The act was a powerful and heartbreaking statement about the urgent need for better support and healing for those who have served.
In the aftermath, a statistic was shared that reshaped how we view the impact of su***de: for every life lost, approximately 135 others are directly affected: spouses, children, friends, fellow service members, coworkers, and entire communities. The ripple is wide and devastating.
The truth is, no technology, not even AI, can predict who will reach a moment of crisis. That’s why we focus upstream: building joy, camaraderie, and purpose through community, so Veterans feel supported and connected long before isolation, hopelessness, or thoughts of su***de take hold.
Instead of only measuring loss, we are committed to focusing on life. When one Veteran is supported, connected, and given hope, we are also protecting the 135 people around them from the ripple of su***de. Most importantly, is a message of hope.
You can help support Guitars for Vets and our Campaign by donating today at www.guitars4vets.org/135-alive/
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