Veteran Stories

December 26, 2021 by Boot Campaign SANTA BOOTS 2021 IMPACT REPORT

For the seventh consecutive year, Boot Campaign spread extra holiday cheer to veteran and active duty military families nationwide through our Santa Boots program, and we are pleased to share […]

 December 26 2021
November 11, 2021 by Boot Campaign Honor Veterans Every Day

They were there on the snow-capped, treacherous and jagged mountaintops of Afghanistan. They were there in the tropical plains and humid wetlands of Africa. They were there in the dusty, […]

 November 11 2021
September 11, 2021 by Boot Campaign Veterans React: 20-Year Anniversary of 9/11

Twenty years ago, America saw the worst, carefully coordinated attack against our freedoms, on our homeland. We witnessed what at first seemed to be a terrible mistake but would soon […]

 September 11 2021

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Meet Tanner who served in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in Afghanistan and later as a Special Operations Civil Affairs Medical Sergeant, supporting the U.S. Embassy operations in Northeast Syria and Bangladesh. Upon his return, he felt numb, struggling with posttraumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation. When he saw that he needed help, he reached out to Boot Campaign and it changed his trajectory. Our approach of not only supporting Veterans but their families as well meant that Tanner, his wife and family would all benefit. As Tanner would go on to say, “This program isn’t transactional, it’s relational.” With your support, more Veterans like Tanner will get the treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Tanner Wilde

Boot Campaign 01/28/26 1:23 pm

Mark comes from a long line of military service and knew at a young age he wanted to join the Armed Forces. He continued his family’s tradition and served in the U.S. Navy for more than three decades on an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team. The intense nature of his work wore on his body, but after his retirement, he started having troubling health and cognitive issues that led him to Boot Campaign. Through our individualized program, Mark regained control of his mental, emotional, and physical health.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Mark Asselin

Boot Campaign 12/10/25 3:18 pm

Chris joined the U.S. Navy at 19 and served as an EOD Technician for 26 years, enduring numerous injuries to both his brain and body. Upon retirement, Chris became reliant on multiple medications that made him feel like “a shell of a person.” Following his individualized treatment plan through our Health & Wellness Program, Chris now manages his symptoms completely free of medications and continues to live his best life with his family. With your support, Chris and Veterans like him can receive the personalized care they need and deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Chris Schneider

Boot Campaign 11/05/25 12:00 pm

Veterans sign up to sacrifice themselves for their fellow countrymen, but who is helping them recover? Boot Campaign's Health and Wellness Program offers specialized care that's unique to every single Veteran we serve. Learn more at: www.bootcampaign.com/healthandwellness
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Boot Campaign's Health and Wellness Program

Boot Campaign 09/23/25 4:37 pm

U.S. Army Veteran Mike Botehlo tried everything to fix what he described as “soul-crushing pain” as a result of compounded mental and physical injuries he endured while in service. His chronic pain led to enhanced emotions, from anger to anxiety, that made all aspects of his life and relationships with his loved ones strained. Our holistic approach allowed Mike to get not only the answers and insight he needed to better understand his brain and his body, but also the tools and resources to heal and move forward to live his best life today. With your support, more Veterans like Mike will get the treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Mike Botelho

Boot Campaign 06/27/25 2:04 pm

Following his father’s example of service, when Mark decided to lace up his boots and join the military to focus on combat medicine. His time serving in Afghanistan exposed him to the realities of combat, leading him into a pattern of internalizing his emotions, strained relationships, burnout and, ultimately, an attempt to take his own life. At his lowest point, Mark knew he needed to seek professional help. A friend made the introduction to Boot Campaign and his healing journey began. Mark shares that his experience through the Health & Wellness Program “set the tone for the rest of my life.” The individualized approach to understanding and treating his mental, physical and emotional wounds is why he is living a full, happy and healthy life today. With your support, more Veterans like Mark will get the tools and treatment they need and so deserve. Please consider a one-time donation or join our nationwide network of recurring donors making a difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans and military families by visiting donate.bootcampaign.org.
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Sharing Veteran Stories: Mark Endy

Boot Campaign 05/13/25 3:31 pm

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