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United Patriot Missions

Mission 1: #IsaacStrongWisconsin

Interview with Jonathan Barthel and Justin Stubbendick

Janesville, Wisconsin

September 30, 2018

United Patriot Missions pairs veterans and noble civilians together to do good works in honor of fallen service members. Our first mission has been to help serve and support the Johnson family who are facing the challenges associated with pediatric cancer. Patrick and Debbie Johnson have 3 children named Tyler, Aiden, and Isaac. Isaac is battling neuroblastoma.

In this interview with Jonathan Barthel and Justin Stubbendick, they share how their friendship formed and what led them to serve the Johnson family. Their friendship began the night Justin helped save Jonathan’s life after a vicious attack and was forged through a brotherhood that values the miracle of life and the resilience to overcome adversity with positivity. When these warriors witnessed the warrior within 4 year old Isaac Johnson–Isaac and his family had their immediate, unwavering allegiance.

Just prior to this interview, Jonathan shared with Justin that after 5 years of rehabilitation, perseverance, and recovering from his injuries, he’d just officially received his pilot license. The night Justin rendered aid to Jonathan and helped stop his bleeding, he didn’t know the full magnitude of what he held in his hands. In time it is being revealed.

It is my honor to share with you all the power of what selfless service can create.We take all of these actions in service and support of the Johnsons in honor of United States Army Sergeant Dan Thompson who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan in February 2009.

We are grateful that Dan’s mother Lisa has granted us permission to do this in her son’s name.Join us in helping to meet every possible need of the Johnson family. Learn more about our #yellowlaces campaign and other ways you can help at the link below.

www.unitedpatriotmissions.org

United Patriot Missions

Mission 1: #IsaacStrongWisconsin

Interview 1 with Patrick and Debbie Johnson

Janesville, Wisconsin

September 30, 2018

United Patriot Missions pairs veterans and noble civilians together to do good works in honor of fallen service members. Our first mission has been to help serve and support the Johnson family who are facing the challenges associated with pediatric cancer. Patrick and Debbie Johnson have 3 children named Tyler, Aiden, and Isaac. Isaac is battling neuroblastoma.

We take all of these actions in service and support of the Johnsons in honor of United States Army Sergeant Dan Thompson who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan in February 2009. We are grateful that Dan’s mother Lisa has granted us permission to do this in her son’s name.

Join us in helping to meet every possible need of the Johnson family. Learn more about our #yellowlaces campaign and other ways you can help at the link below.

www.unitedpatriotmissions.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – PLEASE SHARE

YELLOW SHOELACES ATHLETE OUTREACH IN SUPPORT OF ISAAC JOHNSON, A 4 YEAR OLD FROM JANESVILLE BATTLING NEUROBLASTOMA CANCER

When Isaac Johnson was 2 years old, he was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer. Now age 4, this little champion has endured more than 30 chemotherapy and radiation treatments, 2 stem cell transplants, and 1 bone marrow transplant. He continues his battle today. The City of Janesville is rallying around him to support Isaac and his family. You may have seen or heard some of the local media coverage surrounding this support that includes actions by the Janesville Police Department, Craig High School, a myriad of local businesses, and an organization called United Patriot Missions that pairs veterans and civilians together to do good works in honor of a fallen service member.

If your athletic organization wants to join in this collective of people and organizations rallying to support Isaac and his family, we’re asking your athletic organization to do something special. Athletes and coaches are wearing yellow shoe laces to express their support of Isaac. They’re snapping a photo of their team wearing yellow laces during practices, warmups, or games and posting the images on their social media accounts. They’re leaving encouraging messages and tagging Isaac and his family on Isaac’s Facebook Page @IsaacStrongWisconsin to show their support!

Let Isaac and his family know your team is on Isaac’s team! We want to ensure that through all the suffering this family has endured, they know how much Isaac’s bravery has inspired and positively impacted others. We want Isaac and his family to know that even though it has been tremendously difficult, his bravery and resilience is something that inspires us all!

More info? Contact: 
United Patriot Missions Executive Director Ben Biddick 608-571-7430 unitedpatriotmissions@gmail.com www.unitedpatriotmissions.org#IsaacStrongWisconsin

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The Janesville Police Department, Janesville Craig High School, and United Patriot Missions Present #IsaacStrongWisconsin

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Janesville, Wisconsin – When local Janesville Police Officer, Veteran, and Cancer Survivor Justin Stubbendick learned about Isaac Johnson’s battle with cancer, he had to do something about it. At age 2, Isaac was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer which he has been battling for 2 years. Now 4 years old, Isaac has endured more than 30 chemotherapy and radiation treatments, 2 stem cell transplants, and 1 bone marrow transplant. Justin reached out to the family to see how he could help and became an unwavering advocate and support. He began enlisting others to help!

Some amazing students at Janesville Craig High School along with School Resource Officer Foster, Principal Dr. Alison Bjoin, and members of United Patriot Missions have mobilized with Justin to help support and serve this family as they endure the most trying time of their lives. We are actively looking for sponsors and partners to provide a variety of resources and services for this family. Contact us today to be part of this positivity!

See the Facebook Pages at @IsaacStrongWisconsin, @unitedpatriotmissions, or www.unitedpatriotmissions.org to learn more! Reach out today with how you can help!

Check out this video created by Janesville Craig High School students! So honored to partner with these passionate young people who want to help United Patriot Missions serve #IsaacStrongWisconsin!

Very Respectfully,
Ben Biddick
Executive Director of United Patriot Missions

Just wanted to thank Aaron Kim, Inventor and CEO of www.blitzball.com for donating some Blitz Balls, bats, and an ultra-rare Silver Blitzball to Isaac Strong who is battling pediatric cancer. Less than 1 out of 1000 Blitzballs are silver. They were created to celebrate Blitzball’s 10th anniversary and are certainly an amazing collector’s item!

Blitzball was selected by Mensjournal.com as the 2012 Gear of the Year award winner (https://bit.ly/2AZSM97). Blitzball became “an internet sensation with over 2 million YouTube views along with being featured on other well-known media outlets such as the ESPN TV network, ESPN Magazine, Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, and Popular Science Magazine. With its sales almost doubling in each of the last two years, Blitzball is rapidly becoming a fixture in backyards everywhere (https://bit.ly/2qDClsX).”

Men’s Journal described why Blitzball won their award by saying “Blitzball’s solid surface, composed of 72 sides, cuts down on wind resistance, allowing the sub-one-ounce plastic ball to maintain velocity and spin furiously. Anyone can use it to master a beastly curveball or slider without risking a Tommy John injury.”

At United Patriot Missions, I can personally validate the following quote from the Journal Sentinel article available at https://bit.ly/2qDClsX about CEO Aaron Kim. “While much of the Blitzball’s success can be attributed to the product itself, it’s Kim’s personal connection to Blitzball fans and customers that really makes the business special…. ‘All customers and fans on our Blitzball page are special to me and if I can do anything extra for them, I will,’ said Kim, who gives away over $2,000 in video contest prizes each year in addition to providing bonus balls for Blitzball customers who also support the company on Facebook.”

United Patriot Missions is honored Aaron took the time out of his busy schedule to ensure Isaac and his family are able to have some fun family time playing Blitzball and making lasting family memories. Follow Isaac Strong, United Patriot Missions, and Blitzball today! Partner with us to create powerful, positive, and lasting impact!

www.blitzball.com
www.unitedpatriotmissions.org

To Tyler from BizPaul. Paul is the Founder of MarketEd.Live, a conference created by marketers for marketers providing practical, expert advice from some of the best agencies, industry pros and brands. He is also an MD at LikeMind Media, a digital agency specializing in social media, search engine optimization, writing, and video. He made this video for you, Tyler, all the way from the Advanced Technology Innovation Centre, in Loughborough, UK!

Websites: www.likemind.one , https://linktr.ee/bizpaul , https://linktr.ee/bizpaul
Instagram: @bizpaul, @likemindltd @marketed.live
You Tube: https://bit.ly/2RfjkYZ

My deep thanks and appreciation to Chris Strub for reaching out to Paul on behalf of Tyler,

Ben Biddick
Isaac Strong
www.getupnationpodcast.com
www.unitedpatriotmissions.org

BizPaul Vid for Tyler

To Tyler from Stephanie Liu. Stephanie is a Digital Strategist, LiveStreaming Pro, and hosts Lights Camera Live in San Diego (links below). She is an amazing resource for Tyler to learn from as he seeks to be a You Tube star one day. She took time out of her massively busy schedule to make this video for you, Tyler! Tyler, check out the links below to learn a 1000+ lessons on how to be impactful using social media!

Website: https://www.lightscameralive.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/heystephanie?lang=en @heystephanie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smstrategist/

My deep thanks and appreciation to Chris Strub for reaching out to Stephanie on behalf of Tyler,

Ben Biddick
Isaac Strong
www.getupnationpodcast.com
www.unitedpatriotmissions.org

Stephanie Liu Vid for Tyler

To Tyler from Chris Strub. Chris is a social media educator, speaker, author, and storyteller. He’s the first man to live-stream and Snapchat in all 50 U.S. States. He is the author of the book “50 States. 100 Days.” The book has earned international acclaim as a “heartfelt hug for humanity.” He made a video for you, Tyler, sitting in front of the car that took him across the nation in 100 days. He also reached out to two of his friends, Stephanie Liu and BizPaul, who made videos for you too! Tyler, if you pay close attention to what Chris, Stephanie, and Paul are doing, you will be well on your way to creating great content for your You Tube Channel!

Website: http://www.teamstrub.com/
You Tube: https://bit.ly/2Q0kaZK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamStrub/

My deep thanks and appreciation to the amazing Chris Strub,

Ben Biddick
Isaac Strong
www.getupnationpodcast.com
www.unitedpatriotmissions.org

Chris Strub Vid for Tyler