The Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF) Skills4Life program provides mentorship and fellowship through recreational outings. Skills4Life serves several hundred combat injured active military and veterans as well as Gold Star Spouses and Children (families of Heroes who have fallen in combat) each year. Our goal is to provide these deserving men, women and children with opportunities to bon
d with each other and develop relationships with our mentors through outdoor activities such as golf, hunting, fishing and family outings. Golf is one of the most popular sports and hobbies for our wounded vets. Some are learning how to swing differently, adapting and overcoming their injury while many others are attracted to the game and picking it up for the first time. A day of golf is a great way for small groups to build lasting friendships while enjoying the outdoors and getting exercise. MWSF is involved with the PGA’s Birdies for the Brave and several major golfing events. We host regular local golf outings in San Antonio, TX and also host regional events regularly. We run a military appreciation hospitality skybox on the 18th green at the Valero Texas Open and also provide opportunities for our heroes to caddy for golf pros in pro-am tournaments through our relationship with Caddies for a Cure. Hunting has become a great way for our Heroes to learn adaptive sports. Our adaptive equipment allows those in wheelchairs as well as amputees to hunt. Our hunting opportunities are typically several days long and provide a great environment for fellowship and mentorship. MWSF helps run several Purple Heart Ranches that provide hunting opportunities as well as education on ranch and game management. We also do several “Dream Hunts” per year. Past hunts have included Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Brazil, African safari, New Zealand and a Maine moose hunt. Fishing provides a great opportunity for all ages, skills levels and physical abilities. We host regular local fishing opportunities as well as several offshore and regional fishing adventures. The experiences provided for our nations combat wounded veterans and families are designed to aid in recovery and encourage independence through challenging events. This gives hope those who are struggling to get back to the things that they once enjoyed before their injury or loss. Adapting to a “new normal” is a fact of life for these Heroes. It is our honor to give them the opportunities to push the limits to see what they can accomplish. It is our passion to provide these opportunities and empower these great people to feel whole again.
