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A Watch with Purpose: Introducing the S&S x Christopher Ward Collaboration
Created for a community of veterans and first responders, the project reflects the purpose at the heart of both organizations: combining meaningful design with a mission of support, recognition, and remembrance.
Peter France, Head of Bespoke at Christopher Ward, said: “This has been an incredibly meaningful watch to design. Every detail was considered carefully to ensure it honoured the story, symbolism and service at the heart of Shields & Stripes. Through Christopher Ward Bespoke, we’re able to create watches with real emotional significance, and it’s a privilege to support Shields & Stripes as one of our partners through 2% for GOOD.”
10% of all sales donated directly to Shields & Stripes
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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
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Shields & Stripes Inaugural Las Vegas Charity Gala
A Night to Remember We hosted an inaugural Las Vegas Charity Gala at the iconic Virgin Hotels Las Vegas presented by Christopher Ward. This event brought together national leaders, decorated military heroes, celebrated athletes, talented musicians, and supporters for a night honoring our nation's...
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Strong in body. Strong in spirit. Both are equally important. Some battles leave no visible scars, but the strength to carry on, to rebuild, and to find peace again…that’s its own kind of heroism and one you owe to yourself to keep fighting toward.
The heroes of our country have endured unfathomable physical and psychological traumas that often go unspoken about.
Unfortunately, the mental health system in America often makes it difficult for those who have dedicated their lives to protecting and saving others to access the care they not only deserve but have earned through years of selfless service.
Our programs deliver deep, lasting healing by addressing mental health from the inside out, guided by a world-class team of doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and trainers.
But our commitment goes further. We remove the burden of financial fear, giving our athletes the opportunity to heal at absolutely no cost.
Thanks to the generosity of our recurring sponsors, the strength of our partnerships, and the continued support of individuals who give their time, resources, and energy, we are changing lives one person at a time.
Thank you for joining us on the journey.
Our Alumni Road Tour made its first stop! 🙌 Thank you @sevillegolfandcountryclub for the warm welcome and for giving this incredible group a space to reconnect and reflect on life before, during, and after @shieldsandstripes.
Our goal is to build a lasting community of people moving through life together, supporting each other’s healing and growth long after the program ends.
We talked about what PTS really looks like, celebrated milestones, and explored long-term impact over short-term fixes.
As the Alumni Road Tour continues, we can’t wait to share more stories of resilience, growth, and the power of our athletes and cohorts. 💙
Keep talking. We hear you. We see you. Your story deserves to be part of the conversation. We appreciate the mental and physical sacrifices you have made to keep our communities strong, and we’re hear to make sure that selfless favor is returned so you can continue to live a life that feels safe, secure, and purposeful.
🇺🇸 Laisa - Athlete Advocate & Alumni Coordinator 🇺🇸
After 20 years of service as an Administrator, supporting the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Community and Special Operations Community her last 10 years, Laisa retired from the U.S. Air Force before joining @shieldsandstripes as an Athlete Advocate Intern and now continues to serve as both the Athlete Advocate & Alumni Coordinator.
Even on your worst day, your lungs keep going. Follow their lead. Take it one moment at a time. Your purpose is greater than you could ever imagine.
We wouldn’t have the same impact without our sponsors fueling the fight alongside us. 💪🏽🔥
When you’re putting in the work to get stronger mentally and physically, your recovery routine has to match that same energy. Just like our team, Therabody is always in pursuit of knowledge, investing in research and science-backed technology that helps people show up at their best.
With the Theragun, clinical studies show you can get the recovery benefits of a 15 minute massage in just 2 minutes, help delay fatigue, improve muscular performance, and increase range of motion without sacrificing performance.
We’re grateful to have Therabody on our side as we work to provide free resources and life changing programs for our military members and first responders!🙏
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Send us a DM for more information ✉️
Interested in becoming a sponsor of @shieldsandstripes? Send us a message! 👏🏻✉️
We’ve seen a lot of new faces around here, so allow us to reintroduce ourselves.
First and foremost, @shieldsandstripes is a free resource for veterans, military members, and first responders. We provide intensive programs designed to help those who serve process trauma, build resilience, and reclaim a sense of purpose beyond their service.
Our team of founders, medical professionals, and operations staff brings more than 150 years of combined military and first responder experience. Because we’ve lived these roles ourselves, we understand firsthand the long-term impact that repeated exposure to traumatic experiences can have on the people who dedicate their lives to protecting others.
Everything we do is built around one mission, and that mission is ensuring those who serve have access to the support, tools, and the community they deserve to help them flourish.
Thank you for following.💪🏽
Time is one of the most valuable things someone can give, and we are incredibly thankful for people like @wildroseweddings_ak and @forgetmeknot_weddingco who generously dedicated an abundance of it over the past few months to help bring our Guardians’ Shield Gala, presented by @alaskaprefinishing, to life this February.
Because of your dedication and the countless hours you spent behind the scenes, the night was a tremendous success. Because of you, we were able to gather and connect with a community of people who care just as deeply as we do about supporting and caring for our veterans and first responders.
Words could never fully capture our gratitude, but we are incredibly thankful for the time, talent, and energy you so selflessly gave to make this evening so meaningful.
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SPONSORS
We’re grateful for our amazing sponsors who care about our first responders and veterans as much as we do!