My Nonprofit Reviews

That 07’-08’ deployment left its mark on all of us and created some unbreakable bonds between leaders and soldiers and their families. I recently had the privilege of attending the first Saber Challenge event and I am so grateful that I did. Before that week in Tennessee I had felt for years that something were missing in my life, battled PTSD and struggled immensely in search of some purpose and even a sense of belonging to no avail. Chris Kolenda has brought purpose back into my life with his leadership, compassion and commitment to build a better future for his soldiers through mentorship, coaching and leading by example. He has taken the Army core values and principles and applied them in such a manner that I feel has pushed me into existence and my brothers and sisters into their existence by bringing us back together to strive to be Ever Better, together. I could write endlessly on my experiences over the week during Saber Challenge but I employ you all to come see for yourself and experience the weight many of us had lifted from our shoulders and the laughter that filled our hearts. I’ll be attending many more events from here on and hope to see new faces to grow with. Thank you Chris for showing us we are not alone. -KOON