Heroes and Horses

Last week Mark Holden CFP® CWS® and Vestor Capital, LLC brought us to Chicago to speak at LinkedIn. It’s beyond moving watching a room full of people step outside their perspective and grow. The room was full of positive energy and self reflection by the end of our time there. Everything starts as a thought and you bring it to reality with the energy give it. Thanks Mark Holden CFP® CWS® for creating this experience.

Last weekend was truly an incredible event. I saw many faces that I had not seen in years, as well as many new friends, graduates, and anchor donors who have been unwavering supporters of the iterations over all the years in the 10-year growth cycle of HH. I was humbled and grateful for the outpouring of love at the event. The venue donated by Brian Stock and the musical guests, which he has done over the past three years, allowed us to settle into a familiar atmosphere that feels like home. This year, we decided to set no expectations, no goals, and no benchmarks. We must fully trust that purpose makes room for us in life. Our only aim was to bring to life the true power of healing that the HH program has brought to people worldwide. So, whether it was 1 dollar or 1 million dollars, our focus was authenticity, love, and connection. Bringing people together in a room who may not know one another but share a common thread is powerful. At its core, it’s a simple belief that we can do something to stop the chaos and get off the wheel of madness that has taken so many lives, eroded a generation, and negatively affected the next. What brought us all together cannot be seen with our eyes; we can only feel it. This feeling acts as an invisible force aligning for an incredible night and the rise of the very thing we now see. The rest hits all by itself. I am grateful for what the past 10 years have brought and who it has brought into our lives. Thank you so much for being part of it. #heroesandhorses #veteranshelpingveterans #gratitude

Thank you for capturing this epic night! The support from our donors and community is mind blowing! Love and gratitude.

As we conlcude another season, we take a moment to reflect on the transformative journey our participants have undertaken. Each narrative illustrates that change is not merely a destination, but a profound evolution rooted in self discovery and hope. Just as climbing the mountain offers new perspectives, so does the journey into one’s self. With the closing of the 2024 season, we complete a decade of service. Each year holding its own challenges and victories, all leading to where we are today. Thank you to the men who made the choice to change, and thank you to the staff who works tirelessly to help facilitate that change. Lastly thank you to everyone who has supported us and been there through this journey. As we turn the page to the future, we are filled with hope and excitement for the possibilities ahead. We are just getting started! #veteranshelpingveterans #dohardthings #gratitude

Space. Space to discover who you are, not who society wants you to be.

41 days. A blink of an eye really, however when you live a lifetime in 41 days ones perspective tends to change. Within the first week of the Heroes & Horses program the noise of the world fades and you’re left with two things, the task of the day and your own thoughts. It’s here the change begins. There’s nothing to distract you or allow for an escape and you’re forced to look at yourself. I graduated class one this year just a few days ago and the lessons I’m unpacking of my experience have just started revealing themselves. I can definitively say I’ll never be the same. I’m William Wendelman former Marine and program graduate. I’ve been with Heroes and Horses since January as the Director of Marketing, being fortunate enough to help tell the story as it unfolds. Now I’m part of that story and have a better perspective of its impact on those who attend. I can’t wait to start sharing.