Another Grit Check – “One is None, Two is One”
May 13th to 15th
This is our Third Annual Fundraiser to bring awareness to veteran suicide and the Big Fish Foundation approach to meeting this challenge.
The physical event kicks off at 9am on Saturday, May 14th and runs through the night until 3pm Sunday.
What does the event involve?
For 30 straight hours, five Veterans representing the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard will pair up with five pro athletes/ personalities to tackle physical challenges as a pair; earning as many points as possible to represent their branch of service.
The 30 hours will be broken into x2 – 12hour segments with 3 stages of activities split into some basic orienteering, shooting, and the nice nice Trail course. All stages will involve some sort of ‘workout’.
The Trail continues to grow and place unique demands on cooperative engagement between teammates and amongst teams. Think… chains, water jugs, & kettlebells for 2022.
At the end of the 12 hours, the pairs change up, and they begin again. Likely with a surprise.
As the event progresses the participants will be challenged mentally, physically and emotionally. They’ll draw on their experience and push each other to work through the low points.
How do I register?
Go to Contact Us and submit a form.
In the message text include:
– ’Athlete’ or ‘Volunteer’
– Branch of Service
– Confirm ‘Honorable Service Discharge’
– List any physical limitations
Athletes and Volunteers will be expected to arrive no later than 3p to DEN airport on Friday May 13th and depart no earlier than 9a Monday May 16th from DEN airport.
Big Fish will reimburse with travel stipends, arrange for transport from/to DEN, and provide all accomadations at the Crooked Butterfly Ranch.
Selectees will be contacted April 29th via email.
How do I get involved?
Follow @bigfish_foundation on Instagram – we’ll be posting updates throughout the 30 hours, with a major update every 4 hours, and we’ll be posting updates throughout the event
Follow @tosh.crookedbutterfly on Instagram – Brian Chontosh will be going live throughout the event with updates
Donate and support the mission! Check out our donation page here – or click the link at the top. Donations made until May 15th at 5pm MST will be eligible for a raffle. But we will always welcome your support.
What’s in the raffle?
Red Level $100+ donation
– Big Fish Foundation ‘Grey Whale Tail’ t-shirt (all donations)
– 1 year supply of O2 Recovery Drink (x2)
– 1 year supply of Good Dudes Coffee (x2)
– 48 pack of Ice Age Meals (x2)
White Level $300+ donation
– Concept 2 Rower (x2) $900 value
– Rogue Fitness Gift Card (x2) $500 value
Blue Level $1000+ donation
– Big Fish Foundation ‘Sea Monster t-shirt (all donations)
– Diesel Day One event (x2) $2000 value
Gold Level $2000+ donation
– Shaw’s Shooting Package (x1) $5000 value
– TrueForm Trainer (x2) $4000 value
All donations to the Foundation from April 15th to May 15th at 6p mountain will be eligible for prizes.
“The mind is to body as 10 is to 1.”
Registration not available at this time.
Organized By
Big Fish Foundation
We were founded by Major Brian Chontosh, USMC (ret.). During OIF in 2003, he led the CAAT platoon for 3/5, and his radio call-sign was “Big Fish”.
