Bengals' Hurst finalist for Salute to Service Award honoring work with military

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst is a finalist for this year's Salute to Service Award for his work and support of military members.Hurst's work with the military started in 2020 after he shared his experiences of depression and anxiety.That year, he and his family produced a video with a message to Marines in support of Suicide Prevention Month, which helped introduce Hurst to the mental, emotional and psychological challenges faced by current and former military members.Since then, he has remained dedicated to veteran outreach, working with several organizations around the country through the Hayden Hurst Family FoundationHurst pledged $20,000 to Top Dogg K9 Foundation, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that trains and pairs service dogs with disabled veterans struggling with mental health challenges post-deployment.