In October 2004, my twin sister Therese Frentz was serving our country in the Air Force. At that specific time she was on her first deployment and in Baghdad… a few days before her R&R.

While in the Green Zone – Therese and 2 other officers were the victims of a suicide bombing that took place about 10 feet away from where they were sitting.

Therese - minutes after bombing October 14, 2004

Therese was burned over 30% of her body. Her ear was ripped off, her kidneys were lacerated and she had shrapnel penetrate her entire body.

Therese had a long recovery.

Therese in Intensive Care - then in hospital for over 6 months

The road to recovery has had many more implications than just the physical healing. The news always reports deaths – but you never think about our injured veterans whose lives are changed forever.

Therese, 5 years later, now has to deal with the physical and emotional scars that this event has left on her life.

To this day- Therese has NEVER stepped out of the house without wearing long sleeved shirts and pants.

She hides her scars… in San Antonio. It’s hot as hell and she still covers up. She keeps herself and the world from seeing  her healthy, yet scarred body.

It's hot as hell and Therese is wearing long sleeves and pants

What Therese doesn’t know is that she is beautiful.

She is a hero.

She exudes strength and courage.

She is… in fact… a badass.

Therese has just started at CrossFit Alamo and she will be participating in the Fight Gone Bad challenge. This is a nationwide workout to support an amazing cause. More details here.

I spoke with Therese about this – and we came up with a personal challenge:
IF SHE RAISES $200 FOR THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT… THERESE WILL DO THE WORKOUT IN HER SPORTS BRA.

Let’s do it for the wounded warriors. Let’s do it for Therese. Let’s do it for beautiful women all over the globe who hide themselves because they don’t see themselves the way others do – perfect.

The wrinkles on our faces. The scars on our bodies. Our stretch marks from giving birth. These lines tell the stories of who we are and what we’ve accomplished. We are beautiful and unique. Just the way God intended us to be.

Donate here: FGB Therese Frentz

There will be a follow-up post and updates as we progress with this challenge!