Chapter 25 - Forge Forward is rebuilt

For almost a year, the veterans’ program stopped.
Then several former participants wanted it back.
Under a new nonprofit.
Completely separate from Ironclad.
Independent board.
Independent accountant.
Published attendance methodology.
No reimbursement without participant verification.
No celebrity-fighter control.
They asked me to serve as honorary chair.
I said:
“No.”
Everyone looked surprised.
I continued:
“I’ll teach one free instructor workshop.”
That was enough.
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I did not want another organization built around my name.
Programs should survive people.