World Suicide Prevention Day: Face the Fight Takes the Stage
Presenting partner Humana hosted Face the Fight Night at the Grand Ole Opry—a powerful event that brought veteran suicide prevention to center stage on one of country music’s most iconic backdrops.
On September 10, 2024, presenting partner Humana hosted Face the Fight Night at the Grand Ole Opry—a powerful event that brought veteran suicide prevention to center stage on one of country music’s most iconic backdrops. Over 4,500 people attended the event, which featured performances from artists including Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan and Coffey Anderson. The event garnered media coverage from the Nashville Fox affiliate and Music Row, a leading music publication, and a live interview with Coffey Anderson on the home of the Grand Ole Opry, WSM Radio, helping to amplify the message to an even broader audience. While in Nashville, Face the Fight also convened a healthcare roundtable at Operation Stand Down Tennessee, an organization that engages, equips and empowers military veterans and their families through crisis, career and connection services. The event brought together Nashville healthcare leaders, veterans, and caregiver survivors to explore collaborative strategies for prevention and care.
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