Veterans Day Giving Day: Sponsor-a-Veteran
Giving Day, taking place on November 11, 2019, empowers all fans, followers, volunteers, friends, family, veterans, and members of the Saratoga WarHorse community to take part in a daylong giving event dedicated to helping our veterans and off-the-track Thoroughbred racehorses get back on track.
Our goal this Veterans Day is to raise the funds required to serve as many veterans as we can before the end of 2019. Our existing program sessions through December 31st are currently booked to capacity, but we can add additional sessions with the money raised on Veterans Day. Your donation will have an immediate and tangible impact for veterans-in-need.
New Matching Gift Challenge: Met at 4:31PM!!
Secretariat Foundation Will Match $10,000 to The Anne Campbell Fund
All donations, up to $10,000 today, will be matched by Secretariat Foundation. Secretariat Foundation's gift will go towards the Anne Campbell Fund, a fund used exclusively for program expenses.
Matching Gift Challenge: Met at 12:09PM!!
A generous donor has stepped up and gone all in for Veterans Day!
All donations, up to $5,000, will be matched by this anonymous supporter of Saratoga WarHorse. $10,000 will provide transportation for two classes to attend our life-changing program. That’s 12 veterans who can get the help they need at no cost to them.
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What it Takes
Saratoga WarHorse proudly offers our unique three-day program at NO COST to veterans and active duty service members struggling with Post-Traumatic Stress and other invisible wounds.
Below, we've listed what it costs to give a veteran a life-changing experience. Make a gift and cover one or more of the program costs below to send as many veterans as we can to Saratoga WarHorse.
*All veteran details have been changed to protect anonymity.
*Donation updates may take up to 30 minutes to be reflected in totals below.
Josh, Retired Air National Guard | FUNDED
About Josh: Josh was recently released from a substance detox program and is looking to stay on the right path after abusing substances/ His transition back to civilian life has been difficult due to his 100% disability from Post-Traumatic Stress.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1,000
$500
$50
$25
$500
Colleen, Retired Navy | FUNDED
About Colleen: Colleen has severe panic attacks, a fear of being closed off, claustrophobia, and pains in the chest due to her Post-Traumatic Stress.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1,000
$500
$50
$25
$500
Jared, Retired Navy | FUNDED
About Jared: Jared was a 36-year old married veteran who had returned from Afghanistan, where he had served as an officer. He went to the Veterans Affairs outpatient mental health clinic complaining of having “a short fuse” and being “easily triggered.”
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1,000
$500
$50
$25
$500
Erika, Marine Corps | FUNDED
About Erika: Erika saw a good deal of active combat during her time in the military. Some incidents in particular had never left her mind – like the horrifying sight of Gary, a close comrade and friend, being blown-up by a land-mine. Even when she returned to civilian life, these images haunted her.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1,000
$500
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
FUNDED
FUNDED
John, Retired Army | FUNDED
About John: John is a 73-year-old retired Vietnam veteran who recently lost his job. He is struggling to pay his bills, including rent, and is worried he will lose his apartment, He needs treatment for his anxiety and depression due to his Post-Traumatic Stress.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1,000
$500
$50
$25
$500
Andrew, Air Force | FUNDED
About Colleen: Colleen has severe panic attacks, a fear of being closed off, claustrophobia, and pains in the chest due to her Post-Traumatic Stress.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1,000
$500
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
FUNDED
FUNDED
Sarah, Retired Navy | FUNDED
About Sarah: Sarah is considered 70% disabled due to her Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury. She has difficulty connecting and communicating with others. Would like an all-female class.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1,000
$500
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Sam, Retired Marine Corps | FUNDED
About Sam: Sam has diagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress, significant sleep issues, and is irritable. He has trouble when he feels pressured.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
$500
$200
$200
$850
$500
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Joe, Retired Air National Guard | FUNDED
About Joe: Joe has problems with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. He wants to connect with others who are also struggling.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
$500
$200
$200
$600
$500
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Mary, Active Duty Army | Need: FUNDED
About Mary: Mary has Post-Traumatic Stress as a result of sexual trauma that occurred in the military. She is looking to help herself more and gain better coping skills. Her father, also a veteran, has PTS as well.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
$500
$200
$200
$650
$500
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Bill, Medically Retired Air Force | Need: FUNDED
About Bill: Bill has been struggling with stress/triggers recently. He is considered 100% disabled by the VA due to Post-Traumatic Stress .
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
$500
$200
$200
$515
$500
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Roger, Retired Navy | FUNDED
About Roger: Roger has Post-Traumatic Stress as a result of sexual trauma that occurred in the military. He served in the Navy for 22 years. Roger has had a difficult time transitioning, and struggles with anger and trust issues.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$850
$500
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Jean, Retired Army | Need: FUNDED
About Jean: Jean is looking to get off her medications and has tried multiple treatments with no luck. She lives in Alaska and is want to attend an all-female class.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1025
$500
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Andrew, Retired Marine Corps | Need: FUNDED
About Andrew: Andrew has six plates in his back from an IED explosion in Iraq. As a result, he has lost his job and is looking to get back on track. He wants to connect with other veterans and wants to feel like part of a team again.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$850
$500
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Kate, Retired Air Force | Need: FUNDED
About Kate: Kate is considered 70% disabled due to Post-Traumatic Stress. She is divorced from her spouse and estranged from her children and is want to find meaningful interactions with her family again.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1025
$500
$50
$25
$500
FUNDED
Ray, Retired Army | Need: FUNDED
About Ray: Ray was re-deployed after 9/11 and has struggled with his transition back to civilian life. He is currently homeless and out of work. He has attempted suicide twice and traditional treatments don't seem to be working. Heard about Saratoga WarHorse from a former Veteran Graduate.
Roundtrip Flight
Hotel
Night 1
Hotel
Night 2
Equine
Coach
Equine
Training
Meal
Package
Video
Memento
Veteran Facilitator
$500
$200
$200
$1050
$500
$50
$25
$500