Camp Hero Kentucky hosts 2024 Bourbon & BBQ Bash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Camp Hero Kentucky hosted the 2024 Bourbon & BBQ Bash at the Campbell House on Saturday.
The bash began at 7 p.m. and ended at 11 p.m.
Attendees were able to enjoy BBQ dishes paired with Kentucky’s finest bourbons.
There was also live music and a silent auction.
Rocco Besednjak, started Camp Hero to offer a retreat experience that utilizes the healing power of the outdoors to support veterans and first responders facing challenges from their service.
“Every year still brings me to tears,” said Besednjak. “To actually be able to stand in front of people that actually believed in my story, believed in what I do and believed in my mission of Camp Hero. It literally brings me to tears every time I get to stand in front of everyone.”
To other veterans and first responders he wants to remind them that there is a lot of stigma around mental health, but you’re not alone, we are fighting the same fight and to reach out to Camp Hero if they can help you.
