Join the Shields & Stripes Mission
Restoring the lives of military members
and first responders
They Raised Their Hand and Pledged to Protect You.
Now, They Need Your Help.
Our nation’s Military Members and First Responders have a 5 x higher risk of experiencing mental health problems due to constant exposure to death and destruction.
Sadly, the current mental health system in America was unprepared for this reality, and today, those brave men and women need help to survive life.
Did You Know?
Between 17 and 44 veterans die by suicide daily?
The previous report of 17.2 a day reporting doesn’t account for accidents, undetermined, reported self-harm, or overdoses, resulting in undercounting errors.
In One Year, We Lost…
Firefighters
POLICE OFFICERS
VETERANS
Data reporting is conducted with the intent to raise awareness and has sourced several agencies to capture the most accurate data to reflect the problem we are trying help fix. If you feel the data does not reflect the current situation, please contact: contact@shieldsandstripes.org
Shields & Stripes Is Helping Our Heroes!
With a top-tier, 3-month intensive program led by the finest doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and trainers, Shields & Stripes is now providing the care our brave warriors, protectors, and servants deserve.
ZERO
Cost to attendees!
Trauma Focused Psychological Therapy
Physical
Therapy
Occupational
Therapy
Nutrition
Education
Meditation
and Yoga
You can help Shields & Stripes continue their mission of saving our brave men and women and getting them on the road to a healthy, peaceful life.
How Your Donations Make a Difference
Your contribution enables attendees, referred to as athletes, to benefit from comprehensive care, starting with 3 weeks of personalized in-person support, followed by 9 weeks of telehealth.
81.5%
Program Services
15.9%
Fundraising
2.5%
System Management
The Latest From Shields & Stripes
Forrest’s Legacy: A Life of Service, A Gift That Carries On
A Shields & Stripes program alum and veteran, who once struggled and found hope and healing through our program, made an anonymous $15,000 donation. He gave in honor of his friend and fellow soldier, 1LT Forrest P. Ewens. Forrest was a man whose life and leadership left a lasting mark on all who knew him. This generous gift will fully fund life changing care for a fellow military member or first responder in need.
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🇺🇸 Who do you stand for? Every hat, tee, and hoodie funds life-changing care for our military and first responders! Rep our gear and give back.
✔️ Multiple colors
🔥 Long sleeve, short sleeve, hoodies and more
🎯 100% of proceeds support the @shieldsandstripes Program!
🔗in bio to shop or visit www.shieldsandstripes.org
Photography by @trexler_media
🎤🇺🇸 We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan Lavarnway @rlavarnway former Major League Baseball player, World Series Champion, Olympian, and sought-after speaker, as a guest at our upcoming charity gala!
Ryan’s keynote, “The ‘Why Not’ Mindset,” is drawn from his own powerful journey, from Yale standout to 10-year MLB veteran, to representing Israel on the world stage as captain of their Olympic team.
He shares actionable strategies to help others overcome adversity and unlock their full potential. His message has reached professionals and teams at @microsoft @aflac @ford @comcast and beyond.
We can’t wait for our gala guests to hear what he has in store!
Join us on August 21, 2025, hosted at the stunning Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! @virginhotelslv
What to expect:
🍸 Cocktail hour @theshagroomlv
🍽️ Open bar + dinner @24oxfordlv
🎟️ Raffle & silent auction
Special guests joining Ryan include:
🇺🇸 General Scott Miller (Retired) @asmiller9496
🎶 Live music by Jon Kahn @jonkahnmusic
🎸 Live music by David Tolliver @davidtollivermusic
🔗Link in bio
#ShieldsAndStripes #GalaSpeaker #RyanLavarnway #MotivationalSpeaker
Our clinical and operations teams have been hard at work preparing for our next two programs of 2025.
From coordinating care to refining logistics, every detail is being planned to ensure our veterans and first responders receive the highest level of care.
🇺🇸We’re proud of the work happening now to make powerful healing possible.
Support our mission at www.shieldsandstripes.org
#ShieldsAndStripes #Veterans #FirstResponders
🇺🇸 As we celebrate America, we recognize the strength of those who’ve served.
Military members and first responders, often carry invisible wounds during, and long after their time in uniform.
They don’t ask for help, but they deserve it.
With your help, @shieldsandstripes give them the space and support to heal.
Our 3-month hybrid program includes in-person treatment and telehealth, combining physical training, mental health care, nutrition, recovery and more.
And it’s completely free to those we serve.
This is how we take care of the people who took care of us.
🎥 Watch the video. Share this post. Support our heroes.
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Video by @trexler_media
#ShieldsAndStripes #AmericanHeroes #SupportOurVeterans #FourthofJuly
When we train physically we’re not only building strength, we’re also
🧘🏻♂️ Reducing anxiety
💤 Improving sleep
🧠 Creating space for vital mental and emotional healing
Focusing on whole-body health gives our military members and first responders the foundation they need for full restoration.
Thank you for supporting our mission and allowing us to do this critical work! Www.shieldsandstripes.org
Photography by Trexler Media
#WholeBodyHealth #MentalHealthMatters #VeteranCare #FirstResponderSupport
🎤🇺🇸 We’re excited to announce that David Tolliver is a featured artists performing live at our @shieldsandstripes Gala at @virginhotelslv!
@davidtollivermusic is a Kentucky native and longtime Nashville artist who broke onto the country music scene with his duo Halfway to Hazard, earning a Top 40 Billboard Hot Country hit and an iTunes Single of the Week with “Daisy.”
That same year, Halfway to Hazard toured with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill on the iconic Soul2Soul tour, followed by the “Live Your Voice” tour with Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean. In 2008, they were nominated for ACM Duo of the Year.
As a songwriter, David has written tracks for major country stars including Tim McGraw, Lee Brice, Chris Young, Brantley Gilbert, Jerrod Niemann, Wynonna, Joe Diffie, Neal McCoy, and more.
✨ We’re honored to have David sharing his voice on our stage at our gala on August 21, 2025.
🔗 Link in bio for tickets or to sponsor! Or visit https://shieldsandstripes.org/upcoming-events
#DavidTolliver #VegasGala #ShieldsAndStripes #SupportOurHeroes #CountrySongwriter
Party with a purpose! Join us for a @shieldsandstripes Gala on August 21, 2025, hosted at the stunning Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! @virginhotelslv
What to expect:
🍸 Cocktail hour @theshagroomlv
🍽️ Open bar + dinner @24oxfordlv
🎟️ Raffle & silent auction
🌟 Special guests including:
🇺🇸 General Scott Miller (Retired) @asmiller9496
⚾ Ryan Lavarnway @rlavarnway
🎶 Jon Kahn @jonkahnmusic
🎸 David Tolliver @davidtollivermusic
Your ticket helps us bring healing and hope to military members, first responders and their families across the country. What better place to show your support than Las Vegas?
🔗 Tickets + sponsorships at the LINK IN BIO or https://shieldsandstripes.org/upcoming-events
See you there!
#VegasEvents #ShieldsAndStripes #VeteranSupport #FirstResponderSupport
We help military members and first responders heal through strength, therapy, and community. At ZERO cost to them.
The @shieldsandstripes program includes:
🇺🇸 In-person care: 1 month of immersive treatment at a world-class human performance facility; including physical training, various mental health therapies, nutritional counseling, and more.
🇺🇸 Telehealth support: 2 months of continued expert care from home to sustain progress.
🇺🇸 Alumni connection: Ongoing community support beyond the program.
Thank you for supporting our mission! www.shieldsandstripes.org
#ShieldsAndStripes #HealingOurHeroes #MilitarySupport #FirstResponderWellness
SPONSORS
We’re grateful for our amazing sponsors who care about our first responders and veterans as much as we do!
