S3E20: Cultivating Camaraderie & Supporting Veterans with Jacque Ecuyer

In this new episode of Buying Local, your host Mike Nelson interviews Jacque Ecuyer, founder of the 4s4life Foundation and host of Operation Give Back. Tune in as they discuss the importance of mental health, raising money for local veterans, creating memorable moments at events and much more!Want to donate to Operation Give back or help out in any way? Hop into Slickfin Brewing Company or reach out to Jacque at operationgiveback.us. 0:22 Introducing Jacque Ecuyer0:37 Happy Birthday Jacque3:32 Community Involvement5:24 Military Appreciation8:36 Operation Give Back 11:33 The Draw for Local Events13:10 Music Lineup 15:58 Actually being a Not-for Profit17:05 Adirondack PEER TO PEER18:56 4s4life22:05 Event Planning Challenges26:55 Burn Out and Having a Full Time Job29:30 Saying Thank You and Giving Back31:56 Bringing Everyone Together34:14 Positivity Takes Work35:36 When is the Event?38:19 Everyone Dollar Helps/Where to Donate41:26 1500-2000 People Last Year42:14 Closing Thoughts