The PatchWork

03/13/2025

Inviting you to Celebrating Memories of Your Loved Ones lost;

in collaboration with "Mommy Hour", we’re holding true safe space to commiserate, console, and condole one another.

Space is very limited.
Please reserve your spot as soon as possible!

SUNDAY, March 23
12 - 12:50pm
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Health and Fitness Center
Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
150 W Main Street
New Albany, Ohio

Lunch at Your Cost afterwards at The Rusty Bucket New Albany, 1:15pm (walking distance from the center)

RSVP: $10pp (room rental)
CASH: Elaine Obando (614) 441-2695
[email protected]
ZELLE: Patch Wetzel (614) 562-8583
[email protected]

02/25/2025

The PatchWork received this message today:
This is why it’s a SCAM:

Be Careful Out There!!!

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This message is a scam. Here’s why:
1. Suspicious Sender – The message is from an account named “Alex Alex,” not an official Meta or Facebook support account.
2. Generic Language – Facebook typically addresses users by their name and provides specific details about the violation.
3. Urgency & Threats – Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure users into clicking links or providing personal information.
4. Phishing Link – The link provided in the message is not an official Meta/Facebook domain (e.g., facebook.com or meta.com). Scammers use fake domains to steal login credentials.

What You Should Do:

✅ Do NOT click the link.
✅ Report & Block the sender on Messenger.
✅ Check your page directly by logging into Facebook and visiting Settings → Page Quality to see if there are any actual violations.
✅ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) to protect your account.

If you accidentally clicked the link and entered any information, change your Facebook password immediately and check for any suspicious activities on your account. We no longer have access to your Facebook account boss.

09/27/2024

Who loves candles?

For yourself, as a gift to a friend, housewarming? Holidays? For scents that evoke core memories?

Candles have a way of making the house a home, bring memories to mind, and as the nights get longer, give us a sense of peace and calm.

Some of you may have heard of my “adopted”daughter, Olga. She’s not on social media and I’ve tried to protect her privacy for years.

She is the Director of Donor Care at YouthReach and through YouthReach International, a purchase of a candle helps us share the gift of light and HOPE in affected areas.

Click on the link to find out more, and you’ll even see a picture of my dear Olga.

Thank you so much for sharing the light of hope!

Candles Creating Change™ for YouthReach International Dear friend, You’ve probably felt the weight of the world lately. It's tough to bear and hard to watch. Right now, the news feels dramatically da

07/20/2024

🌟 Unlock the Power of Your Story! 🌟

Hey everyone! Have you ever thought about sharing your unique journey, experiences, or wisdom with the world? Your story has the potential to inspire, educate, and transform lives. 🌍✨

Here are a few tips to get started on your storytelling journey:

1. Reflect on Your Experiences: Take some time to think about the moments in your life that have shaped who you are. These can be big events or small, everyday moments.

2. Identify Your Message: What do you want to share with others? Whether it’s a lesson learned, a source of inspiration, or an interesting experience, your message is at the heart of your story.

3. Be Authentic: The most powerful stories come from the heart. Be true to yourself and let your personality shine through your writing.

4. Engage Your Audience: Think about who you want to reach with your story. How can your experiences and insights benefit them?

5. Start Writing: Don’t worry about making it perfect. Just start putting your thoughts down on paper or in a digital document. You can always refine it later.

Remember, every great story starts with a single word. Your journey is unique, and sharing it can make a real difference in the lives of others.

If you’re looking for more guidance or support in bringing your story to life, feel free to reach out! 🌟📚

07/08/2024

Something about seeing mostly ads, other pages, advertising, and not each of your posts… I know it likely has something to do with my postings about Jacob (which generates the most comments) and me not responding to them, being the reason. Blasted algorithm!!!

Taking this moment to thank and acknowledge the many messages, calls, texts, emails … even when they go unanswered, I’m confident that many of you do keep me/us in your thoughts and prayers. I swear, it’s has to be the reason I’m/we’re still standing in this grief, somehow.

I know that I’ve NEVER been this brokenhearted by anything else, let alone, another death before… This is the hardest thing I’ve ever survived. Yeah, yeah… I can hear my closest ones reminding me about the book I need to write, as if anyone would be interested or something… 🤣 although, my “near-death”experience might be noteworthy…💀☠️🤦🏻‍♀️🙄😂
(Anyone want to join me in a book-writing challenge?!? Like… do you have a book inside you waiting to be written… for education, information, posterity, for your legacy?!? I know I’m best when I have an accountability buddy! Let’s talk!!!)

That said, I used to love selfies. Not as much anymore… I think it’s because my eyes look sad and I’m so freakiny, stubbornly vain, it bothers me.

So, here’s a selfie of me: on my way to do the thing that I absolutely love to do (the one thing that I never quit to save my sanity after losing my baby): my life’s work, my practice: RUACH - The Power of the Breath (homophone: ROCK). Yup, I teach people how to Breathe 🤣: for health, fitness, wellness, mindfulness, coping, building resilience, awareness, presence, balance, focus, and REST.

I’m convinced that if this work wasn’t established, I’d have lost myself, my mind, and my family to this heartbreak.

So…
If you would, please comment. I’ll do my level best to respond.
I have missed many of you and though I’m still hunkered down and really safeguarding my activities, I’m bracing myself to the timeline of year 2 of losing Jacob Wetzel, which I’ve been told, is the “worst”… as the reality of his loss truly sinks in, when the exhaustion catches up, and the grief hasn’t subsided… as we settle in to another year of loss, of new normal.

I’m just SO immeasurably grateful for each of you still standing beside us through this!
💔💜🩵❤️‍🩹



The PatchWork 0K: The Finish Line Moves
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For More Information On:
The Zero K Foundation on Su***de Prevention

⛓️‍💥➡️👇:
0kfoundation(dot)org

05/07/2024

https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/patch-jacob-wetzel-navy-su***de-mental-health-columbus-ohio-zero-k-finish-line-okfoundation-brucewod-national-prevention-hotline

Patch Wetzel and I are standing in her friend Tina’s kitchen, looking at a photo of her late son Jacob, in his snow gear smiling happily at the camera. He’s in

05/04/2024

About The 0K Foundation: (Zero K)

“0K” because:
1) It looks like “OK”: Our slogan is “It’s Going To Be OK!”; building community-strong ties and a reminder-assurance that we don’t have to go through life alone.

2) Our research has led us to find out that our armed forces coined “OK” or “okay” for military jargon to mean “zero kills”.
Zero K – because at our signature event, participants are not required to walk, run, or move; the finish line moves over the people.
Inaugural event to take place in Johnstown, to honor and remember Johnstown-affiliated residents and loved ones lost to su***de.

3) The 0K Foundation was established November 2023 as a fundraising organization – we raise funds through community participation. Teams can hold multiple on- and off-site fundraising, and all the funds will be turned in at the event. Because Su***de is seemingly so prevalent now, we wanted to ensure that organizations and entities already doing the work on Su***de Awareness and Prevention Programs are supported by the Foundation.

4) Signature Fundraising Event: “0K: The Finish Line Moves
☀️Inaugural Event: Johnstown, Ohio ; Saturday, May 18, 2024; 9-noon
Unlike traditional “race” fundraisers, this is a 0k (zero K): ALL are welcome!
☀️The finish line moves over the people, instead of participants crossing the line to the finish.
☀️We honor and remember our loved ones lost to su***de by signing their names on the finish line banner (9am until we hoist the banner for the “race” at 10:30am)

- Teams and Participants are invited to arrive early to visit and party with attendees, sponsors, participants and community members
- Optional activities: line dancing, face painting, crafts, vendors, companies presenting trade booths, etc.
- The committee members (chairpersons) of the host city vote on the recipients of the fundraising dollars.
- Funding will be divided as follows: 50% Locally, 25% State, 25% National

This year’s Johnstown Event Recipients are:
💜Local: The Bruce WOD; Matt Huff, 101st Airborne Division Association, Bruce Cogley Chapter : https://thebrucewod.com/
🩵State: we are still weighing options and we are looking for nominations
♥️National: The National Su***de Prevention Hotline
Registered Participants and attendees vie for special mention awards and prizes

FREE COMMUNITY EVENT; but you must register to participate.

Website: www.0kfoundation.org

FB Page: www.facebook.com/0KFinishLine - please LIKE and follow (sign up for notifications)

SPONSORSHIPS available!
DO consider having a booth, table, activity to share with other participants!
Let us know so we can include in the festivities!

🛟 “Together, we are ALL Lifesavers!” 🛟

We’re only an email away: [email protected]

🎈THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE WITH US FROM THE BEGINNING! 🎈

~ Patch Wetzel, Founder 0kfoundation.org

Families across Central Ohio are joining forces with the state to dig deep into mental health.

04/24/2024

ISO of small business, direct sales, organizations, entities, health & wellness, especially those who want to support Su***de Prevention Initiatives!

WHAT: FREE Community Event in Johnstown
WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 9-noon
WHERE: North Athletic Fields (Maple & Oregon)

www.facebook.com/0kFinishLine

Will you PLEASE tag your friends/family that we may support each other?

04/15/2024

So many unspoken, unspeakable emotions.
And though we may never understand, we can make an impact!

Will you join us?
Please like and follow our page: www.facebook.com/0kFinishLine

To Learn More About our work on Su***de Prevention: www.0Kfoundation.org

🌟 Join Us! "0K: The Finish Line Moves" 🌟
📅 Save the Date: May 18th, 9 AM - 12 PM
📍 Location: North Athletic Fields, Johnstown, Ohio
💙 Registration: Absolutely FREE (open now) www.0kfoundation.org
Let's write the story of hope together! Join our free event dedicated to su***de prevention. Share messages of love, support, and resilience on our finish line banner:
💙 Remembrance: Honor loved ones lost to su***de.
💪 Support: Encourage those in their journey.
🌈 Survivorship: Celebrate resilience and renewal.
Together, we can shine light in the darkness. Register now at https://www.0kfoundation.org/ and let's move the finish line towards hope and healing. Don't miss out—spread the word!

You can support us through buying at inhaleits0k.store all proceeds will go to the initiatives of The 0K Foundation.

# ***depreventionday 🕊️