A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Our Impact
In 2025, HBOT4Heroes expanded access to life-changing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for veterans living with traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and invisible wounds.
Through donor support, community partnerships, and growing awareness, HBOT4Heroes funded 4,208 treatments, served 80 veterans, and continued building momentum for expanded access nationwide.
2025 At a Glance
Expanding access. Delivering measurable outcomes. Restoring lives.
Outcomes reflect data from veterans participating in HBOT4Heroes-supported treatment programs in 2025. Individual results may vary.
80
Veterans Served
4,208
Treatments Funded
45+
Counties Served
$256K+
Funds Generated
58%
Resolved Suicidal Ideation among veterans who reported ideation at intake
Measurable Outcomes
HBOT4Heroes tracks participant progress through standardized pre- and post-treatment assessments. In 2025, participants showed measurable improvement across key symptom areas:
50%
Improvement in post-concussion symptoms
45-54%
Reduction in post-concussion syndromes
50–53%
Reduction in anxiety
26–30%
Reduction in PTSD
STORIES BEHIND THE NUMBERS
Behind every data point is a veteran working toward healing, clarity, and restored quality of life.
The 2025 Impact Report features stories from Major James Capers, Jr., Chief Graham Horne, and Sergeant Major Mike Merzke, each sharing how HBOT helped support improvements in mobility, mental clarity, physical function, and overall well-being.
“I do feel like I’ve made a lot of progress… I feel like Tarzan!”
ADVOCACY & AWARENESS
In 2025, HBOT4Heroes expanded awareness through media coverage, national recognition, community events, and legislative engagement.
Highlights included features with ABC11 WTVD, NEWSMAX, WRAL, WWAY, WECT, The Center Square, and the national documentary PTSD: The Invisible Enemy, narrated by Joe Mantegna and recognized with five Telly Awards.
HBOT4Heroes also continued direct engagement with lawmakers in North Carolina while supporting growing legislative momentum across the country. As of 2025, 14 states have enacted or funded HBOT access for veterans.
Powered by Community
HBOT4Heroes is built on the strength of its partnerships. Foundations, nonprofits, businesses, media partners, ambassadors, and community supporters help expand access to care, amplify awareness, and create a stronger support system for veterans.
Financial Snapshot
In 2025, HBOT4Heroes operated without North Carolina state funding and generated $256,000 through fundraising events, contributions, grants, and donations. These funds helped move veterans into care while demand continued to exceed available resources.
$138,000
Fundraising Events
$118,000
Contributions, Grants & Donations
$256,000
Total Funds Generated
Looking Ahead
In 2026, HBOT4Heroes is focused on expanding access, supporting events that fund treatment, and helping bring care closer to veterans and first responders through the upcoming Jacksonville, NC clinic expansion.
Help Restore Lives
Every treatment funded, every veteran served, and every story of recovery is made possible by people who believe healing should be within reach.
Read Our Previous Impact Reports
2021
2021-2022
2023-2024
