March Events

Observe: Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed every March to raise public understanding of brain injuries and support survivors and their caregivers. The month is used to promote prevention, recognize the signs and symptoms, and advocate for better treatment and support services. Organizations like the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) lead awareness campaigns and provide resources to help reduce the occurrence of brain injuries.  

Get Involved: A reunion for Stetson University Law alumni who served as veterans clinic students during law school, donors, military alumni, current administration and former clinic director who now serves as chief justice for the US Veterans Court of Appeals.

Get Involved: This fundraising event aims to support academic scholarships for children of disabled and deceased first responders and military service members. Donations and raffle ticket sales will help fund scholarships for the 2027/2028 academic year. The 9.11 Promise awards $5,000 to $15,000 merit-based scholarships each year.

Get Involved: Next 18 provides immersive four-day wellness camps that use the game of golf as a catalyst to deliver holistic mental health education and support for veterans and first responders. These camps combine group facilitation with activities like yoga, breathwork, journaling, and meditation, offering a unique blend of therapeutic resources within a traditional golf camp experience. By fostering constructive conversations and equipping participants with practical tools for healing, the program empowers veterans and first responders to lead healthier, happier lives.

Observe: The U.S. Navy Reserve Birthday is celebrated annually on March 3 to commemorate the establishment of the United States Navy Reserve. Did you know the Navy Reserve was established in 1915, making it more than a century younger than the U.S. Navy?

Get Involved: Join the Americas Warrior Partnership in supporting veterans/military families and their caregivers on the Navajo Nation. 

Get Involved: Join us Friday, March 6th for our 10th annual Sporting Clays for Kids at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays. A day full of clay shooting, networking, games, prizes, and fun! Activities include both a silent and live auction, as well as a delicious BBQ lunch. Each participant will receive a continental breakfast courtesy of McDonald’s all while supporting kids and families staying at Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay!

Get Involved: Stirrup Hope is a fun, early-evening gala held on site at Quantum Leap Farm in beautiful Odessa, Florida. Dress is “Cowboy Chic” and the evening includes a Happy Hour, photo opportunities with our Therapy Horses, a delicious plated dinner, and an impactful presentation. Monies raised help underwrite scholarships for program participants: veterans, pediatric cancer patients, special needs kids & adults, and their families. Veterans always attend programs free of charge, and many of our families undergo financial hardship. Scholarships prevent inability to pay for services from being a barrier to participation. Event attendance is free of charge, valet parking is available.

Get Involved: 22ZERO Healing the Hero is a nonprofit organization providing free, peer-to-peer, non-clinical trauma healing for veterans, first responders, and their families using unique methods like the Trauma Healing Process (THP) and Emotional Healing Process (EHP) to resolve PTS, anxiety, and anger without reliving traumatic events. 22ZERO has a training in the Trauma Healing Process and Emotional Healing Process which is virtual both days, March 7th and 8th, from 9-5 EST. There is a cost for the training. Email drarnell@22zero.org if interested.

Get Involved: Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) provides comprehensive “Cradle to Career” educational funding and advocacy for the children of fallen Special Operators, children of deceased SOF spouses. This event is a Golf Tournament and Dinner in support of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and UDT Seal Association.

Get Involved: The Lightning Warriors Hockey Program, Inc (“LWHP”) was formed on November 29, 2017, and formally incorporated on January 1, 2020. The LWHP, a 501(c)(3), has been organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, for those wounded in defense of the United States. The purpose of the LWHP is to serve the disabled veteran community, the hockey community at large and the community at large in the Tampa, FL region. Our mission is to provide both a recreational and competitive environment/team that is therapeutic and educational for our members so that we serve each other and our communities.

Observe: The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest award for military valor in action and was first signed into law in 1861 during the Civil War. The Medal is a distinguished award, presented to those who have shown gallantry and intrepidity, at the risk of their lives, above and beyond the call of duty.

Get Involved: Experience the thrill of the National MS Society’s Bike MS: Suncoast Challenge, a one-day cycling adventure just an hour from Tampa. Pedal through the scenic landscapes of Sarasota County, with coastal views along Casey Key, breathtaking bridges, and the renowned 5-star Legacy Cycling Trail — you may even encounter a pirate or two along the way. Feel the extraordinary support and excitement throughout your journey as we come together to reach our goal — a world free of MS. Join the RJ team here.

Observe: The day was chosen because the last U.S. combat troops left the Republic of Vietnam on March 29, 1973. The last prisoners of war held in North Vietnam also arrived on American soil on that day. The day honors the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families, and recognizes those who were not properly welcomed home.

Get Involved: Next 18 provides immersive four-day wellness camps that use the game of golf as a catalyst to deliver holistic mental health education and support for veterans and first responders. These camps combine group facilitation with activities like yoga, breathwork, journaling, and meditation, offering a unique blend of therapeutic resources within a traditional golf camp experience. By fostering constructive conversations and equipping participants with practical tools for healing, the program empowers veterans and first responders to lead healthier, happier lives.