Articles from Heroes on the Water

Collaborations with Turtlebox, Malone Auto Racks, Jackson Kayak, and Tackle Warehouse help connect more heroes with healing experiences on the water nationwide

Allen, Texas, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Heroes on the Water launches its 2025 Veterans Day Campaign: “11 Days of Supporting Our Veterans,” a nationwide initiative that runs from November 1 to 11 and invites Americans to take meaningful, daily actions to honor, support, and connect with our nation’s heroes. 

Allen, Texas, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water (HOW), a nonprofit dedicated to providing wellness and community to veterans, first responders, and their families through kayak fishing and outdoor recreation, today announced that it now accepts gifts through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). This addition provides supporters a flexible and tax-efficient way to help advance the organization’s mission of healing on the water. 

Allen, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water (HOW) received a $15,000 sponsorship from Cigna Healthcare in support of its Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Therapeutic Program in San Antonio, Texas. This program provides active-duty service members with opportunities for outdoor recreation and healing through kayak fishing and other therapeutic activities. 

Allen, Texas, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Police Week is a time to remember officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and a time to recognize the everyday cost of service carried by those still on the job. This year, Heroes on the Water is using the week to shine a light on the mental health struggles that law enforcement officers face and the critical need for accessible, ongoing support. 

Allen, Texas, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Make this Memorial May a time to remember the heroes who gave everything for our freedom. Heroes on the Water (HOW) is proud to continue its role as an official nonprofit partner of Carry The Load’s Memorial May campaign, a nationwide movement that restores the true meaning of Memorial Day. 

The Season Begins: A Call to Action

Allen, Texas, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water (HOW) continues to transform lives, one event at a time. This year, the III Corps Therapeutic Program, led by coordinator Frank Aguilar, highlights two inspiring stories of resilience from veterans Brian Terry and Travis Stiles. 

Allen, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Veterans Day make a lasting impact on the veterans who have sacrificed for our freedom. Heroes on the Water’s "11 Days of Supporting Veterans" invites you to honor the brave men and women who’ve served our country. From November 1 to November 11, every action—whether it’s donating, volunteering, or sharing our mission—helps veterans heal, reconnect, and reintegrate into their communities.

Supporting Veterans Recovery

Allen, Texas, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is hosting its 5th annual kayak fishing fundraising tournament named in memory of founder, Jim Dolan. The tournament runs from Sep 6th to Sep 22nd this year. It is open to everyone, and is a nationwide kayak fishing tournament, which means anyone can fish anywhere in the U.S.  

Allen, Texas, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce it will be a Carry The Load non-profit partner for the 2024 Memorial May campaign. Carry The Load is a non-profit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Together, we will kick off Memorial May on Monday, April 29th.  

Allen, Texas, April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce a partnership with SeaSucker. The partnership will provide opportunities for Heroes on the Water to expand their kayak fishing programs through SeaSucker’s generous Give Back Color Collection. 

Allen, Texas, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water, dedicated to veterans and first responders in their healing journey, is thrilled to commemorate a significant milestone - 15 years of unwavering commitment and service to those who have served our nation. The organization takes immense pride in presenting "15 Spotlights" - a collection of inspiring stories that exemplify the resilience and determination of the individuals they have had the privilege of supporting.

Allen, Texas, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veterans, law enforcement and first responders may suffer from post-traumatic stress. Heroes on the Water’s recently published article provides an important distinction between the types of post-traumatic stress most frequently seen between the groups. 

Allen, Texas, Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is providing a unique way for those who wish to support Veterans this Veterans Day.  The "11 Days of Supporting Our Veterans", running from November 1 to November 11, campaign features a series of engaging activities to honor and support veterans. 

Allen, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce the winners of the 4th annual kayak fishing tournament named in memory of founder, Jim Dolan. The virtual tournament ran from September 16th to October 1st this year and was open to everyone.

Allen, Texas, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water has completed the first phase of a study, titled Operation Early Impact, that provides measurable insights into the impact of its kayak fishing programs. 

Allen, Texas, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is hosting its 4th annual kayak fishing tournament named in memory of founder, Jim Dolan. The tournament runs from Sep 16th to Oct 1st this year and is open to everyone. It is a virtual kayak fishing tournament, which means anglers can fish anywhere in the U.S.  

Nashville, Tennessee, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Three years ago, Heroes on the Water established the Music City chapter in Nashville, TN. Initially focused on first responders, the chapter expanded to include all U.S. military veterans who could benefit from recreational therapy.

Allen, Texas, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For Heroes On the Water, community is an integral part of our organization, so it’s no surprise that our donors and volunteers become part of our community. Recently, Heroes on the Water launched The Honor Circle, a way for our donors to give in a monthly capacity, and provide continual wellness for our veterans and first responders through our monthly events across the U.S.

Allen, Texas, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce a partnership with Alta Equipment Company in the state of Florida. The partnership will provide opportunities for Heroes on the Water to expand their kayak fishing programs while giving Alta Equipment employees a chance to volunteer and positively impact their community.

Dallas, TX, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce it will be a Carry The Load non-profit partner for the 2023 Memorial May campaign. Carry The Load is a non-profit that provides active ways to connect Americans to the sacrifices of our military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Together, we will kick off Memorial May on Thursday, April 27 to raise awareness for the true meaning of Memorial Day.