Who we are

All-American Heroes Foundation is dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders in achieving mental wellness through outdoor activities, wellness programs, and "throttle therapy." With a mission to promote mental health and help participants reach their full potential, the foundation provides unique, immersive experiences aimed at fostering resilience, camaraderie, and personal growth.

Through outdoor wellness activities such as snowmobiling and ATV riding the All-American Heroes Foundation reconnects participants with the healing power of the outdoors. We also offer throttle therapy—a dynamic experience involving snowmobiles or ATV rides that helps reduce stress and encourage a sense of freedom and mental clarity.

The mission of All-American Heroes Foundation is to enhance the mental health and well-being of veterans, first responders, and their caregivers through throttle therapy, outdoor wellness, and backcountry education. We foster healing and resilience by promoting teamwork, communication, and a strong sense of community. Through shared adventure and purposeful connection, we empower our nation’s heroes and those who support them to grow, thrive, and rediscover their strength beyond service.

Why All-American Heroes Foundation Is Different

Every day, veterans and first responders carry burdens most people will never fully understand. The stress, trauma, isolation, and mental weight that come from serving others do not disappear when the uniform comes off. Too many suffer in silence, feeling disconnected from family, purpose, and the brotherhood they once relied on.

At All-American Heroes Foundation, we believe healing happens through connection, purpose, education, and community.

Our mission is to provide veterans and first responders with support through outdoor recreation, peer connection, group therapy environments, safety education, and life-changing experiences that help them reconnect with themselves and others

HOW WE CHANGE LIVES!

At All-American Heroes Foundation, we take a personal approach to helping veterans and first responders heal, reconnect, and move forward. As a team made up of veterans, first responders, and caregivers, we understand the experiences and struggles our fellow heroes face every day. Through mentorship, resources, benefits guidance, outdoor experiences, and strong peer support, we help veterans and first responders rediscover purpose, rebuild confidence, and know they are never alone.

Helping Heroes Navigate the VA Process

At All-American Heroes Foundation, we understand the frustrations many veterans face with the VA claims process, disability ratings, and service upgrade requests. Through our partnered resources and internal team, our mission is to connect veterans with trusted guidance and support to help them navigate VA disability claims, appeals, and discharge upgrade opportunities so they can receive the benefits and recognition they have earned through their service — at no cost to the veteran.

Meet the board of men and woman who make this great mission possible.

  • Ryan & Des Patterson

    President

    Veteran

  • Ryan & Molly Chalupsky

    Executive Director

    Veteran

  • Heather & Matthew Williams

    Chief Operations Officer

    Clinical Psychologist/First Responder

    Caregiver for US Marine

  • Kody & Mariah Smith

    Secretary

    First Responder