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Freedom Found on the Water: Malone Auto Racks
This month, we're recognizing Malone Auto Racks, a partner whose support is helping more veterans and emergency responders experience the healing power of time on the water.
Finding solace on the water
USA KAYAK FISHING MAGAZINE - In the serene waters of the Tidewater region, a community of veterans and first responders finds solace, camaraderie, and healing through the simple act of kayaking and fishing.
Heroes on the Water holds annual event honoring passed member
5NEWSONLINE.com - On Saturday, Heroes on the Water [NW Arkansas Chapter] held its 2nd Annual Jonathan "Half Step" Christopherson honoring Jonathan who passed away in 2020.
‘Heroes on the Water’ helps veterans find healing and peace on the water
CALEGION.COM - Heroes on the Water helps Veterans, first responders, and their families by offering peaceful healing environments.
This vet-founded nonprofit is fishing for healing
MILITARYTIMES.COM - Healing from the scars of war can come in many forms. Some veterans have found peace through music or golf – and some, like Air Force veteran Jim Dolan, found it through kayak fishing.
Local chapter provides release from stress
NORTHWESTMILITARY.COM - "I discovered that not only did I have a good time, but it was therapeutic to be around other veterans with many unique and vast experiences..."
Heroes on the Water: Lowcountry Live 5
LIVE 5 NEWS LOWCOUNTRY - Lowcountry chapter shares how the program has positively impacted their lives, offering a sense of peace and camaraderie through outdoor activities.
Frito-Lay’s VALOR group supports veterans and military families
DALLAS NEWS - More than 400 VALOR members in North Texas give their personal time to help one another, as well as other veterans, active-duty military and their families throughout the region.
Hope and healing with Heroes on the Water
NBC5 DFW | TEXAS TODAY - Neil Mullaney and Andre Jackson share how Heroes on the Water brings hope and healing to veterans and their families through outdoor programs.
Celebrating 15 years
AMERICA OUTDOORS RADIO | OCT 28, 2023 - Laura Lindsey, HOW Development Director shares the HOW mission. Segment starts at 22:11.
Killeen group puts focus on veterans and servicemembers
ABC25 KXXV - Killeen group puts focus on veteran, servicemember mental health with kayak fishing trips
Heroes of Marathon
SPORTSMAN'S ADVENTURES - Capt. Rick Murphy with Neil Mullaney of Heroes on the Water in the Florida Keys. Originally aired 1-31-23 on Pursuit Channel and 2-5-23 on Discovery.
Helping our Veterans & First Responders
SALT STRONG - Zach Clift of Heroes On The Water-Central Ca Chapter live on Salt Strong speaking about the HOW mission
Partnering for Outdoor Wellness
SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT - Heroes on the Water is blessed to have many partners - Academy Sports and Outdoors is one of those partners.
Heroes on the Water & The Invisible String
ELECTRICCITYLIFE.COM - All that is required of the participants is to show up. Aside from a rig and safety rundown, there is no agenda, no ranks, no pressures. Only opportunity. Whether paddling in silence or sharing stories...
‘Heroes on the Water’: Nonprofit group takes veterans on overnight kayaking trip
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A group of veterans went on a float trip down the Lynches River over the weekend, courtesy of the HOW South Carolina Lowcountry Chapter.
Heroes on the Water on Texas Insider Fishing Report
TEXAS INSIDER FISHING REPORT - Heroes on the Water was on the tv show on 8-19-21 featuring the 2nd Annual Jim Dolan Memorial Kayak Fishing Tournament Sponsor.
Heroes On The Water hosts fishing day in Avila Beach
AVILA BEACH (KSBY) - Central California's Heroes On The Water hosted a fishing day at Avila Beach on Saturday for veterans, first responders, and those on active duty.
Organization helps unite veterans through Kayak fishing
HARLINGEN, TEXAS (KVEO) — The Rio Grande Valley chapter of this national organization helps unite veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and their families.
Heroes on the Water Uses Kayak Fishing to Serve Veterans & First Responders
MYTOASTLIFE.COM - Kayak fishing is widely known as a peaceful yet thrilling way of tuning in with mother nature and expanding a skill you may not realize you had in the first place.
Heroes on the Water offers fishing escape for local veterans
THE DAILY COURIER - For United States military veterans, rehabilitation and the act of returning to normal life can be a difficult process and feel like swimming upstream.
Catching a Break: How Fishing Therapy Helps Veterans with PTSD
FISHINGBOOKER.COM - There are over 20 million veterans in the US – more than any other country.. When they return from duty, they face a lot of challenges.
Meet Amber Helms of Heroes on the Water in Allen
VOYAGEDALLAS.COM - It’s a wonderful place to start a new career, raise a family and grow into a new life. We attract a lot of veterans who are looking for jobs and education. The challenge is helping get the word out about our services amidst all the noise. It’s a very large, populous area.
Heroes on the Water Provides Relaxation for Military, First Responders
MYNEWS13.COM - Heroes on the Water Space Coast Chapter Event Coordinator and 24-year Air Force veteran Gene Gribble says kayaking provides serenity, something people like him need. He went from being a participant to volunteer.
Lowcountry SC HOW Chapter
COASTALANGLERMAG.COM - We have learned firsthand the ‘triple therapy’ of kayak fishing – physical, occupational, and mental.
Car Parade for Fayetteville Veteran Nursing Home
KUAF.COM - Residents and staff at the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs Nursing Home in Fayetteville were honored with a parade of cars, trucks and motorcycles festooned with flags, Sunday afternoon.
Dale How WFAA Best Night Story
WFAA, DALLAS - We had the Mount Rushmore of Dallas sports: for Cowboys Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, and Emmitt Smith, and former Maverick Dirk Nowitzki, sharing their stories to raise money for Heroes on the Water, an organization that helps our military veterans.
Dirk Nowitzki and Heroes on the Water
MAVS.COM - Another prestigious honor will land on Nowitzki’s doorstep on Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas during the Heroes on the Water inaugural gala.
HOW featured on KBF by Chad Hoover
KBF - In this video Chad Hoover of Kayak Bass Fishing shares his testimonial of Heroes on the Water: https://youtu.be/HkKKbxx-mUU
Oklahoma Kayak Anglers
OKLAHOMA KAYAK ANGLERS - Last weekend the Oklahoma Kayak Anglers hosted a 2-day online charity tournament named the Freedom Fighters online charity fundraiser.
Healing Heroes Through Kayak Fishing (With Heroes On The Water)
SALTSTRONG.COM - Here’s a big problem with veterans and PTS… Soldiers are the toughest of the toughest of the tough, and in our culture, talking about your feelings is not exactly considered “tough.”
NRC Solomons hosts kayaking event benefitting wounded troops
DCMILITARY.COM - Heroes on the Water (HOW) teamed up with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to provide a group of wounded troops and their families a little fun in the sun...
Fayetteville event promotes hope, healing on the water for veterans
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT GAZETTE - About 17 people participated in a Heroes on the Water kayak fishing event designed to promote healing and camaraderie...
Heroes on the Water Uses Kayak Fishing For Healing
KAYAKANGLER.COM - Fishing from a kayak is one of the best ways to relieve stress and clear your head. This is something that Heroes on the Water also knows, which is why they have chosen to focus on fishing from kayaks instead of other ecotherapy programs such as horseback riding or hiking.
Local Chapter of Non-profit Gets Veterans Out On the Water
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA) -- A nonprofit is getting veterans and first responders off dry land for a good cause. Heroes on the Water organizes kayak fishing trips to help those who serve our community and country.
Heroes on the Water provides military veterans healing, camaraderie in SWFL
NAPLESNEWS.COM - George Tice finds more peace on the water than he does anywhere else. When the Operation Desert Storm veteran’s mind revisits the day a helicopter crashed near his camp in Saudi Arabia, killing four soldiers, fishing calms his soul.
Heroes on the Water helps veterans, active-duty military, law enforcement officers, first responders, and their families reconnect and heal through kayak fishing and outdoor recreation. Backed by our Operation Early Impact study showing significant improvements in mental health, stress reduction, and overall well-being – our approach delivers real results.
We provide support through two core programs: our Volunteer-Led Chapters, offering community-based kayak fishing nationwide, and our Therapeutic Programs, which partner with VA and DoD facilities to serve veterans and active-duty military in treatment. All programs are provided at no cost to participants, giving our heroes a space to decompress, reconnect, and reclaim hope.
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