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A Michigan Tech graduate and combat veteran is working to save as many lives as he can while he still has time.
Army Captain Justin Fitch was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2014.
He is now working with Carry the Fallen, which is part of the non–profit group Active Heroes.
Fitch struggled with depression from PTSD and is working with another veteran, Troy Yocum, to try and put an end to veteran suicide.
They are taking part in an effort to create a Military Family Retreat, that will be a place for military members and their families to stay for free to help them heal from the mental and physical wounds of war.
Yocum says the retreat will feature a long list of physical activities to help prevent suicide.
Even while going through cancer treatments, Fitch has been an ambassador for the fundraising process and has raised almost $300,000 in just twenty days.
The first retreat center will be just outside of Louisville Kentucky and open to veterans from all over the country.
They hope to add more retreat centers throughout the United States.
Their website is http://activeheroes.org/carry-the-fallen/
