22 Days of
Light the Fire
22 Days of
Light the Fire
DATE: May 2ND - May 22ND
TIME: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LOCATION: OPFOB, 328 Lakeview Drive
Ridgeland, SC 29936
Fire pit next to the event barn
We lose 22 veterans and active duty military to suicide every day; one every 65 minutes. We lose more first responders each year to suicide than in the line of duty. To say this is an epidemic is an understatement.
Every year we back up 22 days from our Memorial Day celebration and light a fire. We keep this fire lit and manned, 24/7, for 22 days in recognition of 22 a day we lose to suicide.
You are not alone—and together, we can spark real change.
Join us in standing watch and raising awareness for a cause that matters deeply. Whether you come with family, friends, or co-workers, every shift keeps the fire burning and the conversation going.
Fire watch shift sign-ups coming soon!
Be part of a movement that refuses to let this unacceptable statistic go unnoticed.
EVENT SPONSORS
“OPFOB is a special place that helps clear the minds and bodies of us Veterans and First Responders with outdoor recreation. The camaraderie and fellowship with my peers bonds us in another brotherhood and extended family, helping us combat the daily battles we face. The kindness shown by OPFOB and the fellowship has been an impactful and healing experience that I will be forever grateful for.”
- US Navy, Combat Veteran