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We guide Veterans in-need to recovery through fly fishing, mentoring, and friendship

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This journey has been a transformative one for me, especially in dealing with my PTSD as a disabled veteran.
The process of crafting a bamboo rod, the tranquility of fly fishing, and the victories in each catch are my own forms of therapy, healing me in ways traditional medicine couldn’t. It is a respite from my typical solitary existence and a welcome diversion that offers not just a physical activity but also an engaging and rewarding mental exercise.
Mikael Madsen - U.S. Army Veteran
Mikael Madsen, U.S. Army Veteran

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Project Healing Waters began in 2005 serving wounded military service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, PHW has expanded nationwide, establishing its highly successful program in Department of Defense hospitals, Warrior Transition Units, and Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and clinics, serving all eras of U.S. Veterans.

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20th Anniversary Healing on the Fly Gala

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Centered variation of two female Veteran participants fly fishing the Big Hole River out of Freedom Ranch
When
October
8th 2025
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The Plaza, 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019
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Project Healing Waters’ flagship event is the New York City Healing on the Fly Gala. We’re excited for this wonderful opportunity to honor 20 years of healing those who serve. Please join the donors, Veterans, partners, volunteers, and active duty military service members as we gather to celebrate the mission and highlight the future of Project Healing Waters.
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Centered variation of two female Veteran participants fly fishing the Big Hole River out of Freedom Ranch
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