Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt joined The Rock and others to raise awareness for U.S. veterans by completing the #22PushupChallenge.
The movement was started by #22Kill, which works to “raise awareness to the suicide epidemic that is plaguing our country, and educate the public on mental health issues such as PTS.”
The advocacy group took on the name #22Kill after a Suicide Data Report revealed that “an average of 22 veterans are “KILLED By Suicide” (KBS) everyday.”
The Rock took up the #22PushupChallenge and tagged Watt to take up the cause as well.
He included the following message:
“#22PushUpChallenge Raising awareness for our 22 US vets who commit suicide daily. If you’re a vet and you’re going thru it, just know we’re thinking about you and you’re not alone. Be strong, have faith, keep fighting that good fight and there’s always a better day. I challenge my boys @kevinhart4real and @justinjames99 as well as our history making first black OLYMPIC Gold medalist in swimming @swimone13. Thanks to my bud @prattprattpratt for passin’ the torch and Hobbs the beast for the bad breath kisses. I’ll take em all day ?????”
Of course, as you’d expect, Watt was quick to respond, and he tagged a few heavy hitters of his own to join the cause.
“Here you go @therock. Your turn @simonebiles @therealjimparsons @schwarzenegger @justintimberlake Raising awareness for those who fight for our freedom and the aftermath of that fight. They shouldn’t have to face it alone. #22pushupchallenge #PushUpsArePartOfMyRehab #DoctorApproved”
Watt also included a message that Texans fans will be happy to hear, noting his back is “fine” after undergoing surgery to repair a herniated disc last month.