When words fail, music speaks. Together we can heal our veterans through the art of songwriting.
WATCH THESE LINKS TO SEE THE PROOF OF CONCEPT:
( 1 ) Highway Home – Pilot Episode Teaser Trailer:
( 2 ) Highway Home – Full Program Concept w/ Veteran Testimonials:
( 3 ) FOX News Promo in 2021 about our Songwriting Healing Camp:
OUR GOAL:
Our charities goal is simple, to have our Songwriting Healing Camp help as many Veterans as we can. We also thrive to be the first Charity program to reach a major television network to bring awareness to a non-drug related solution to educate, inspire through the art of music.
We know we can do more now. We persevered through COVID with no shows, no tours, no Camps and little to no donations. We focused on bringing to life 4 Camps that were held just before COVID in Alaska, Ireland and 2 in Dallas. We started editing the proof of concept to be ready for this moment, today! That is where you come in, click on the links above to see for yourself.
WHAT’S NEXT:
We are finally back in action as we have just completed a Camp in Alaska in August 2022 where we worked with 5 Veterans at www.battledawgs.org. Through songwriting, we can help those Veterans who have limited means to cope with what they have experienced by providing them an outlet through the art of music. The viewer will see and hear their personal stories come to life through the craft of songwriting and the process of working together as a group on a single mission.
In September 2023, we will be hosting our 3rd Songwriting Healing Camp in Ireland and your support will help us send more deserving Veterans on this Healing Trip. We will be scheduling additional Camps in 2023 as we begin to receive the support needed.
THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATIONS:
100% of the money raised will go towards running our Healing Program and providing Veterans the opportunity to participate in this once in a lifetime type of program.
The Veterans experience goes beyond a typical retreat. They will experience working together on a mission with other Veterans with one clear goal and result: an original song. The impact of healing that happens as the bonds are formed with the National Artists and the Veterans at the Camp, is something you truly must see for yourself.
Your direct support will help our Camps come to life on a major network so others can be educated on what our Veterans face and what we can do to help reduce Veteran Suicide and many other issues they face when returning home. The viewer will hear their stories and witness their words being turned into music that inspires and allows a connection with everyone on many different levels.
Music is the only drug that helps more than one person, the writer and the listener. You are never alone and that is why music is the true Highway Home.
Scheduled in 2023:
* Ireland, 2023
* Alaska, 2023
* Dallas, 2023
THE COSTS OF THE PROGRAM:
The costs to run the Camps vary depending on the Camp and location. When traveling overseas, to Alaska, or around Dallas, it includes the Veterans flights, baggage, lodging for up to 7 days, meals, excursions, the performances, recording studio, production costs of the program and live events. The experience for the Veteran is not just a one off, because the song, the episode and the craft they learn, to write music, stays with the Veteran for life.
Every $5000 reached helps Sponsor a Veteran to attend one of our 7 day Healing Camps.
With the 1st goal of $20,000 reached, we will be able to host a Camp in Dallas and Alaska providing more than 7 Veterans the healing opportunity. The more we raise, the more Camps we can host.
When we reach $50,000 we will be able to host a Camp in Alaska, Ireland and 2 Camps in Dallas in 2023 providing more than 20 Veterans the healing opportunity.
Together we can help heal our Veterans through a non drug related solution in music. We did it once before and we can do it again together!
Even if you cannot donate, please SHARE every day. SHARE to those that you know have a love of music, a love for our Veterans and those that simply love to help. Thank you so much!
* PLEASE READ THE FULL PITCH DECK FOR THE PROGRAM – CLICK HERE*
FUTURE CAMPS PLANNED FOR 2023:
- Return to Alaska with Veteran Charity, BattleDawgs.org
- Return to Ireland for a Texas Red Dirt Tour with Veterans
- Our 2nd all Female Veteran Songwriting Healing Camp
- Dallas/Fort Worth – Songwriting Healing Camps close to home
- Creating 1 and 3 Day Style Camps to reach more Veterans
WHERE ELSE DO WE NEED HELP(beside donations) :
- Finding a Narrator that supports The Veteran community that is recognized by TV/Film Distribution Companies.
- For Example, Gary Sinise(Lt. Dan, Forrest Gump, Kid Rock, Dwayne Johnson, Actors/Musicians with strong ties to support Veterans.
- Confirming National Recording Artists that want to participate in the healing Camps as each Camp features a National Artist.
- Finding people that can help find, write and submit Grant’s
- Finding volunteers that want to help promote on social media as we are creating a Street Team to follow, subscribe, comment, and share what we are about to release. It truly takes a tribe.
If you can help with any of the following, please email me directly at