Veterans Week: 3 days. 3 events. 1 mission.
Join your peers for a series of free events honoring veterans and the causes we care about most. From post-traumatic stress to moral injury, we’ll explore the issues impacting you through film, discussion, yoga, meditation, and more.
10/29
FILM SCREENING
10/30
YOGA/MEDITATION
10/31
KEYNOTE & BOOK SIGNING
Film Screening
Attend a FREE screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary film Almost Sunrise
Almost Sunrise follows two Iraq veterans, Tom Voss and Anthony Anderson, who struggle with depression upon returning home from combat. Fearful of succumbing to the epidemic of veteran suicide, they seek a lifeline and embark on a 2,700-mile walk across America as a way to confront their inner pain.
Attendance in Fort Mill is limited by space. Spots will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. The film will be screened via Webex for those in San Diego.
Yoga/meditation for Veterans
Learn proven techniques to reduce stress and heal trauma
Join veteran and activist Tom Voss for a 50-minute beginner yoga and meditation class for veterans. Yoga and meditation have been proven to reduce stress and increase a sense of wellbeing for veterans with PTS and moral injury. Explore this healing modality in a safe space with your peers.
Attendance in Fort Mill is limited by space. Spots will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Yoga/meditation will only be available in our Fort Mill location.
Keynote and Book Signing
Take part in a Q&A with veteran activist Tom Voss (free book giveaway while supplies last)
Tom Voss, the star of Almost Sunrise, shares his journey back from war. In this candid, intimate keynote, Tom will share his struggles with reintegration and the extremes he went to in order to find healing. He’ll also reveal how he’s used yoga, meditation, and nature to reclaim a sense of peace. Veterans in attendance will receive a FREE signed copy of his book, Where War Ends, which he co-wrote with LPL employee Rebecca Anne Nguyen.
Books will be handed out while supplies last. Tom and Rebecca will be available until 2:30pm EST to sign copies of their book. Signed copies of Where War Ends will be mailed to veterans in San Diego after the event.