LIFT FOR THE 22 – WORKOUT ANYTIME

Carter Davis, founder of Lift For The 22, has created a transformative movement that blends fitness with mental health support for veterans. After serving as a Corpsman in the Navy, Davis faced a difficult transition after sustaining a severe leg injury that required multiple surgeries. Struggling with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, he found solace in exercise. The gym became a space where he could relieve his mental stress, giving him a new sense of purpose. Inspired by this experience, Davis launched the hashtag movement #LiftForThe22, aimed at helping other veterans find similar healing through fitness.

The name Lift For The 22 references the heartbreaking statistic that 22 veterans take their own lives every day. To combat this, Davis, alongside co-founder Wade Luethi, expanded the initiative into a nonprofit, partnering with WORKOUT ANYTIME to provide free memberships to veterans. The program offers five crucial areas of support: emotional well-being, brotherhood trust, friendship, fitness, and professional development. These elements are designed to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life, find community, and improve both their physical and mental health.

With new owners Jason and Melissa Lobaugh joining the initiative, Lift For The 22 is expanding its reach. Their goal is to provide more gym access and job networking opportunities for veterans across the nation.

Davis’s mission is to provide veterans with a place to heal, connect, and grow. By partnering with major gym chains and local owners, Lift For The 22 aims to make its support system accessible to veterans everywhere. This movement is more than just fitness—it’s a lifeline for those who have served, offering a supportive community to help them rebuild their lives.