Operation Hat Trick Supports Wounded and Recovering Service Members and Veterans with Donation to The Yellow Ribbon Fund
HAMPTON, N.H. (December 16, 2019) – Operation Hat Trick, a nonprofit that supports the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through the sale of its branded merchandise, recently made a donation to The Yellow Ribbon Fund. The Yellow Ribbon Fund is a veteran service organization, 501(c)3 providing housing, transportation, and caregiver & family support to severely wounded, ill and injured post-9/11 servicemembers from every branch of the United States military following unexpected medical crises.
Operation Hat Trick began in 2008 in honor of two fallen Navy SEALS, Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, who are buried next to each other at Arlington National Cemetery. The nonprofit works with colleges and universities, sports leagues, companies and fans across the U.S. to honor active-duty military and veterans through the sale of its branded merchandise.
“Operation Hat Trick is pleased and honored to be able to provide support the Yellow Ribbon Fund,” said Dot Sheehan, founder, president/CEO of Operation Hat Trick. “Our mission is to support the recovery of wounded service members and veterans, so this organization fits perfectly. We are honored to continue our partnership with Yellow Ribbon Fund.”
“Much of what we do helps those who are the most severely injured—those who have lost limbs or are suffering from traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress. This donation will help Yellow Ribbon Fund provide caregiver support and free apartments, hotel rooms, and rental cars to keep family members close to their loved ones during their recoveries,” says Gina Harrow, Executive Director, Yellow Ribbon Fund. “We appreciate Operation Hat Trick’s support of our critical mission and are honored that they have chosen us as a partner.”
Since 2014, Operation Hat Trick has donated over $1.3 million to various veteran service organizations to support the recovery of service members and veterans. For more information on these organizations, visit the links below. For more information on Operation Hat Trick, visit operationhattrick.org.
About Yellow Ribbon Fund:
The Yellow Ribbon Fund assists injured service members and their families while they recuperate at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and after they reintegrate into civilian life in their home communities. Assistance includes free rental cars, hotel and apartment stays, support for family caregivers, and family-friendly events and outings that provide mental health breaks, nurture relationships under stress, and build confidence for those recovering from devastating injuries.
For more information, visit yellowribbonfund.org.
