This October, Retired Green Beret Nick Ward (Lesser Known Operators) will embark on an extraordinary mission across all 50 states to raise awareness and critical funding for Special Operations Forces suffering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

In honor of America's 250th birthday in 2026, Nick will squat 250 pounds for 13 repetitions in every state, symbolizing:

🇺🇸 250 Pounds for America's 250th Birthday

🇺🇸 13 Repetitions for the 13 original colonies

🇺🇸 50 States united in support of our nation's Special Operations Forces community

Over the course of the month, Nick will complete:

50 States
650 Total Repetitions
162,500 Pounds Squatted
Thousands of miles traveled across America

But Reps for R3covery is about far more than a physical challenge.

It is a mission to shine a light on the invisible wounds carried by many of our nation's most elite warriors.

Traumatic brain injury is the signature injury of modern warfare. Special Operations personnel are routinely exposed to blast overpressure, breaching operations, high-impact training, combat deployments, and other repetitive neurological stressors that often result in cumulative and frequently undiagnosed brain injuries.

These injuries can contribute to:

Cognitive decline
Depression, irritability, and mood disorders
Memory and concentration difficulties
Increased risk of suicide
Early-onset neurodegenerative disease

For many operators, traditional treatments focus on managing symptoms rather than addressing the underlying neurological damage.

Project R3con exists to change that.

Project R3con provides Special Operations Forces personnel and veterans access to science-backed regenerative medicine, including advanced stem cell therapies designed to support neurological healing, recovery, and long-term quality of life.

Our mission is simple:

R3generate. R3cover. R3integrate.

Every donation made during Reps for R3covery helps Project R3con continue providing life-changing treatment opportunities to members of the Special Operations community who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation.

Join us as Nick carries this mission across America, one state, one squat, and one life-changing opportunity at a time.

Together, we can help our nation's warriors recover from the invisible wounds of service and build a stronger future for those who have given so much in defense of our freedom.

2nd Annual Reps for R3covery | Benefiting Project R3con

Make Every Rep Matter. Every Warrior Matters.