The mission of Operation Cherrybend is to work to help veterans know–we get it. We appreciate them for their courage, selflessness and sacrifice to our country. We also know that at times, life can be difficult and there doesn’t feel like there is any place to fit in. Through outdoor adventures and recreation, community engagement events, and music–we strive to build a Veteran network and provide a community of veterans and civilians banded together to fight the effects of PTSD and veteran suicide. We also hope to educate the general public about the trials and challenges of wounded veterans, and all veterans who struggle to assimilate into civilian life. Twenty-two American veterans commit suicide daily, which we hope to bring awareness to and give those struggling within our community an alternative–a network and access to our “family”. #22nomore

Today, Operation Cherrybend is a 501(c)3 non-profit. All organizers for the event are unpaid volunteers that are dedicating their time and resources to make this event happen for our Veterans.The Ellis Family donates their time and use of their Farm for the activities to help bring these veterans together in the battle against Veteran Suicide.