Nature-Based Peer Healing

Organizes and hosts recurring golf events including the NCPD Golf League Championship, NCPD XGolf Outing, and NY First Responder Team Championship to foster camaraderie and resilience among law enforcement members.

Offers a supportive, structured environment through golf-based activities to promote stress relief, mental clarity, resilience, and personal growth for active and retired law enforcement personnel.

Annually honors individuals such as Mike Fitzmaurice (2025) and Dan Hedgecock (2024) with Hall of Champions inductions for their contributions to law enforcement and the organization’s golf programs.

Encourages open conversations about mental health within law enforcement communities through recreational engagement and supportive programming.

Organizes involvement in community-focused initiatives to build public trust and provide support to families of fallen officers experiencing mental health crises.

Conducted three educational seminars, including virtual sessions, to raise awareness about suicide prevention and connect at-risk communities with recovery services.

Awarded grants to support PTSD healing initiatives, including through a NYC grant, and provided donations to organizations serving veterans and first responders aligned with its mission.

Held multiple wellness events for veterans and first responders focused on building confidence and supporting healing from PTSD. Evidence indicates four such events were conducted.

Conducted educational seminars training 50 veterans and 72 NYPD officers in meditation techniques to manage stress and support mental wellness.

Funds Strongpoint Theinert Ranch to operate five-day retreats for veterans, their families, and Gold Star family members, covering participant expenses including round-trip travel, meals, and equipment.

Collects and distributes donations of equipment, clothing, tools, and food to support veterans and first responders in need.

Acquired an 113-acre property in Hillsdale, NY, to develop a dedicated rehabilitation and healing lodge for veterans and first responders; plans to serve over 500 individuals annually through expanded programming at the site.

Organizes annual fundraising events including a charity golf outing, a 24-hour golf marathon, and a gala to raise funds for the Healing Lodge and other veteran support initiatives. Events have drawn over 150 participants and are held at locations such as Hollowbrook Golf Club and North Shore Country Club.

Organizes all-inclusive fishing events and outdoor activities that include meals, lodging, and equipment for disabled veterans and their families, fostering peer connection and healing through shared experiences in nature. Events are designed to create a relaxing environment for participants to build relationships and support one another.

Trains puppies from 8 weeks of age through full placement and bonding with disabled American veterans and first responders, providing them with canine companions to support their physical and emotional well-being.

Offers recreational programs designed to support US veterans living with PTSD or other service-related disabilities. These activities aim to improve well-being and facilitate healing through structured, therapeutic engagement.

Provides structured fishing trips designed to help veterans and first responders manage occupational stress and promote mental well-being.

Creates and exhibits watercolor artworks of aircraft, including participation in public exhibitions and planned collaborative events, to raise awareness and support for veterans and military causes.