Good day, everyone!
My name is Quinn, but everybody calls me Q.
First off, I want to thank you for being here and becoming part of The Lighthouse Initiative.
I created this movement to help people keep their heads up and give anyone who feels lost a place to grow, connect, and thrive through community, fitness, and support.
A little about me. I served 10 years in the U.S. Army as an 88M and 19K. During that time, I gained a lot of knowledge, built lifelong connections, and met soldiers from all different walks of life.
Now that I'm a veteran, I've learned that transitioning from military life to civilian life can be just as challenging mentally as it is physically.
Throughout my military career, I met soldiers who struggled with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. I've personally battled all three myself.
Through the grace of God, my family, friends, fitness, my support system, and of course the VA (can't forget about the VA, lol), I was able to make it through some of my darkest moments.
Those people and resources helped save my life.
That's why I created The Lighthouse Initiative.
This isn't just a running group. It's so much more than that.
To me, The Lighthouse represents that light in the distance when everything feels dark. It's that signal of safety and that hand reaching into the water when you feel like you're drowning.
Funny enough, I was never the fastest runner in the Army, and running wasn't always something I enjoyed. But now, running and walking have become ways for me to clear my mind, stay grounded, and keep moving forward.
I want to share that same opportunity with others.
Whether you're a veteran, civilian, experienced runner, beginner, or simply someone looking for a positive community, there's a place for you here.
You don't have to be the fastest or strongest. You don't have to have everything figured out. You just have to be willing to take that first step.
This movement is still growing, and it's far from perfect, but we're building something meaningful together.
Thank you for joining, believing in this vision, and being part of something bigger than just miles.
Welcome to The Lighthouse Initiative.
Drive. Resilience. Discipline.
One step, one mile, one day at a time.
— QFounder, The Lighthouse Initiative