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5,000,000

Over $5 Million donated since 2014

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Helped more than 120 veterans’ organizations from 41 states

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Almost 400% growth in OHT donations over the past 5 years

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500 colleges and universities proudly supporting OHT

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100+ Professional and Minor League teams

There is no greater threat to our freedom than the lack of gratitude to those who provide it.

Travis Mills, SSG-Retired, Quadruple Amputee

Our history

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2007: The seeds of an idea

In 2007, OHT Founder Dot Sheehan was listening to a Boston radio station, where a trivia contest was underway. The question was: “What’s the one thing most wanted by head-wounded soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan?”

2008: A small-town hockey beginning

OHT sprang to life in 2008, when tragedy hit Dot’s University of New Hampshire community. Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs trained together, fought together and died together on Feb 4,2008.

2012: OHT turns into a national movement

OHT is supported by over 500 leading colleges and universities in 50 states, two living Presidents, NHL, NBA, MLB and major corporations.

2018: OHT reached a landmark of $1M in donations

Operation Hat Trick continues to generate awareness, support and funding for the recovery of America’s wounded service members and veterans.

2024: OHT passes $5 million in donations

Operation Hat Trick continues to generate awareness, support and funding for the recovery of America’s wounded service members and veterans.

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Operation Hat Trick is dedicated to Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs who trained together, fought together and died together on Feb 4, 2008. Nate and Mike are buried side-by-side in Arlington National Cemetery.