The Headstrong Project is proud to announce that more than $4 million was raised during the organization’s annual Gala held in New York City on October 22, 2025. The evening also marked the presentation of the 2025 Moral Courage Award to former Navy SEAL Frank Larkin, who accepted the honor in recognition of his tireless advocacy for mental health awareness and suicide prevention among veterans. Former President Bill Clinton presented the award to Larkin, who once served on his presidential security detail. Larkin has since dedicated his life to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health care in honor of his late son, Ryan Larkin, a decorated Navy SEAL who died by suicide in 2017. The evening’s program, presented by Carlisle Companies Incorporated, was hosted by Seth Meyers, host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”

“We are honoring my friend and role model, Frank Larkin tonight, and his son Ryan,” said Headstrong Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus Zach Iscol. “Following the unimaginable loss of his son, Frank dedicated his life to making sure Ryan’s memory remained a blessing, to ensure we never left anyone behind. This is why we started The Headstrong Project – to provide veterans with world-class, cost and barrier-free, effective care they need to recover from their hidden wounds and get back to the best version of themselves.”

The Moral Courage Award recognizes individuals who exemplify extraordinary bravery in confronting personal and societal challenges and who use their platforms to promote healing and understanding. Larkin’s advocacy work has helped transform the national dialogue around post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury, empowering veterans to seek help without fear or stigma.

The 2025 Gala brought together a diverse audience of leaders from across all sectors, expert clinicians, service members and veterans, and supporters, including Ryan Eggold and Jocko Sims, to raise critical funds for Headstrong’s mission to heal the hidden wounds of war and trauma. To date, the organization has delivered more than 250,000 clinical sessions nationwide and is on track to deliver an astounding 50,000 clinical sessions by the end of this year.

Images from the 2025 Gala can be found HERE. Photo credit: The Headstrong Project.

About The Headstrong Project

The Headstrong Project is a national nonprofit delivering confidential, barrier-free, and trauma-focused mental health care to veterans, service members, and their families. Founded in partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine, Headstrong is driven by a single mission: to help our nation’s heroes Triumph Over Trauma. The organization provides evidence-based treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related mental health challenges through a network of over 315 licensed clinicians across 18 states and Washington, D.C., with telehealth access nationwide.

Headstrong recognizes that trauma does not discriminate by discharge status, duty era, or zip code. The organization’s services are cost-free (30 sessions) and tailored to each client through a personalized care model that prioritizes cultural competence, clinical excellence, and rapid access to care. Since its establishment in 2012, Headstrong has delivered over 250,000 therapy sessions to more than 6,500 veterans, service members, and military family members across the country. To learn more, visit theheadstrongproject.org.

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