Leashes of Valor Classic: Presented by Chain Reactions

PDGA logoSaturday, May 6, 2023 at Idlewild Park - The Scrapyard Disc Golf Course in Matthews, North Carolina
C-tier · PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament

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About this tournament

-2 Round C-Tier at Scrapyard

ROUND 1 - EVERYONE PLAYS SHORTS
ROUND 2 - PROs and MA1 PLAY LONGS

-Player Packs for ALL AMs

-$5 from every entry fee goes to Leashes of Valor

FROM LEASHES OF VALOR:

Our Mission:

Leashes of Valor is a national nonprofit that provides highly-trained service dogs to post-9/11 veterans to help with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) or military sexual trauma (MST), an underlying trauma to PTSD. Whenever possible, we source dogs from animal shelters and rescue organizations. Our goal is to enrich and improve the lives of both veterans and dogs: one leash saves two lives. Follow-up communication with our veterans continues for life, and we provide lifetime care for our service dogs. This level of dedication is how we are setting a new standard for excellence in the world of service dogs.

In addition, our Valor Cup golfing program provides outdoor recreation free of charge to wounded and disabled veterans, many of whom rediscover the connection and camaraderie of military life for the first time since leaving the service. Outdoor group activities benefit veterans struggling with mental health.

Our Story:

Leashes of Valor is a national non-profit founded by veterans, for veterans. After years of struggling with debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) related to three combat deployments, retired Marine Corps Capt. Jason Haag ultimately sought out a service dog.

Jason had tried multiple treatments–drug therapies, outpatient clinics, outdoor therapy, and even an intensive, 30-day stay for Veterans with PTSD. But he credits a German shepherd named Axel for saving his life. Jason was paired with his service dog in 2012, and the two spent years traveling around the U.S. educating the public and policymakers on the benefits of psychological service dogs.

Sadly, Axel passed away in January 2023, but his legacy lives on through Leashes of Valor and Axel’s Place, our canine and warrior training facility. As founder and CEO of Leashes of Valor, Jason has expanded his mission to help provide service dogs at no cost to wounded and disabled post-9/11 Veterans so that they, too, can experience the life-changing and lifesaving benefits that he has enjoyed.

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