The Crystal Coast coordinating team of Irreverent Warriors is excited to announce the availability of sponsorship opportunities for 2025. We invite local businesses and organizations to join us in making a significant impact on the lives of service members and veterans in our community.

About Irreverent Warriors: Irreverent Warriors is dedicated to improving mental health and preventing veteran suicide through unique, unconventional therapeutic events. In 2023, our events brought together over 150,000 military members and veterans worldwide, offering a supportive network that fosters camaraderie and reduces isolation.

Our Mission: We bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide.

Our Vision: Irreverent Warriors aims to unite the Veteran community and drive a healthy culture within its members. Through creative engagements, events, and strong Veteran-based support networks, we strive to be the catalyst for improving the Veteran outlook and the most effective Veteran community in the United States.

Our Core Values:

• We focus on the veteran; they are the reason we exist.
• We create a culture of love and respect where all irreverent warriors are welcome.
• We operate with honest and transparent communication in all that we do.
• Our humor is fundamental to facilitating social connections, eliminating isolation, and improving mental health.

Spotlight and Achievements:

• Atlantic Beach Silkies Hikes 2021 & 2022: Each year, these events brought together up to 200 attendees, including both volunteers and hikers.
• 2023 Movie Screening: "The Hike Back" in Emerald Isle showcased strong community interest and support for our mission, with the highest volume of attendees at a special screening.
• November 2024 Silkies Hike: This event in Emerald Isle attracted over 200 attendees, not including family members, and featured a weekend filled with activities, including a Meet n Greet, Post Hike Social, and a Sunday Brunch.

Sponsorship Overview: We offer several sponsorship packages designed to highlight the impact of your support and the recognition your organization will receive. Your sponsorship will directly impact the lives of military members and veterans, making a lasting difference.

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities:

• In-Kind Donations: Meal sponsorships, raffle items, or event services (e.g., photo booth, DJ).
• Custom Packages: We are happy to discuss alternative sponsorship packages tailored to your organization's interests and capabilities.

How Your Sponsorship Helps:

• Mental Health Support: Your contributions directly support our mission to create engaging events to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide.
• Community Building: Sponsorships help bring veterans together, fostering camaraderie and reducing isolation.
• Sustainable Impact: Funds raised ensure the continuation of our life-saving mission throughout the year.

We look forward to discussing these invaluable opportunities with your organization and working together to promote positive change in the veteran community. For more information, please contact Ken Kleveta, Local Coordinator, at 910-526-7885 or crystal.coast@irreverentwarriors.com.