Men of The Fort,
Double down on leadership Friday, May 16th, with fitness for the body and fuel for the mind.
5:15 AM – Boot Camp Beatdown
Kick off your day with a pre-dawn workout, reinforcing that strength begins with discipline.
6:15 AM – 3rd F Session: Intro to AI Workshop (Beginner-Friendly)
Led by Old Bay (Tom Metz) and Cornerstone (Jeremy Holt)
St. John’s United Methodist Church | 130 Tom Hall St, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Workshop Topic: Artificial Intelligence – Artificial Intelligence – Practical Uses for Everyday Use
This introductory, hands-on session covers:
Bring your laptop or tablet—we’ll be learning by doing.
This isn’t just tech talk. It’s about equipping men to lead effectively in an increasingly digital world.
#FaithInTheFuture #AIForImpact #F3TheFort #BuiltToLead
B.L.U.F.
Saturday April 26th there will be a #BEATDOWN of epic proportions (AMRAP style) at Alcatraz. This #SNOTWOGGLER is being delivered to support families with autism (like mine) get the resources they need. The average cost for ABA therapy is $60,000 per year and can be much higher depending on the severity and need. Autism Strong Foundation is a local non-profit that is “Founded on faith and led by inclusion, our mission is to provide the strongest support, community and hope for those touched by autism. All funds raised by Autism Strong are mindfully donated to our community in the way that will make the greatest impact; connecting families and children to the resources they desperately need.” Give HERE if you feel so lead.
THE WHY:
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord…” Jeremiah 29:11
My son Noah was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in June of 2021. The verse from Jeremiah is a truth that my M and I have hung on to ever since that day. Admittedly there have been many days where we have doubted, more than I’d like to admit, as we’ve worked to learn and navigate this new world we were thrusted in to. One of the most impactful things we have been able to do for Noah is getting him ABA therapy. Through this focused therapy model, we have seen Noah grow in so many areas. Today we are still in ABA as well as Speech, Occupational and Equine therapy but since we started Noah has become more expressive of his needs/wants, increased in his social skills, increased in his daily living skills and we can clearly see his confidence has grown. We want all people affected with autism to have this same opportunity.
Through our journey we have found an amazing community and organization with a local nonprofit called Autism Strong Foundation. The foundation was started to help families that cannot afford to help their children get the care they need for autism. My M and I know firsthand, after battling with insurance for coverage, how difficult it can be to carry this burden on top of everything else. We know many families are losing that fight or just cannot afford to help their children with the extremely high cost of therapy. Some families must make a choice between paying the power bill or therapy for their special needs child, could you imagine that decision?
THE WHAT
F3 AMRAP 4 AUTISM is taking over Alcatraz on Saturday April 26.
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