One Retired Green Beret. His Dog. Fifty States. One Mission.

This October, retired Green Beret Nick Ward of Lesser Known Operators will set out on an extraordinary journey across all 50 states with his dog and road-trip companion, Parrow.

Together, Nick and Parrow will travel thousands of miles across America to raise awareness and critical funding for active-duty and veteran Special Operations personnel living with traumatic brain injuries.

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 community

Over the course of the month, Nick will complete:

50 States

650 Total Repetitions

162,500 Pounds Squatted

Thousands of Miles Across America

But Reps For R3covery is about far more than a physical challenge or a month on the open road.

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

The Signature Injury of Modern Warfare

Traumatic brain injury is widely recognized as the signature injury of modern warfare.

Active-duty and veteran Special Operations personnel may experience repeated exposure to blast overpressure, breaching operations, heavy weapons, high-impact training, combat deployments, and other neurological stressors throughout their careers.

The cumulative effects of these exposures can affect memory, concentration, mood, sleep, energy, relationships, and long-term quality of life. In many cases, the damage is invisible, misunderstood, or left undiagnosed for years.

Traditional approaches often focus on managing symptoms.

Project R3con is working to expand access to another path forward.

Restoring Brain Health for America’s Elite Warriors

Project R3con helps active-duty and veteran Special Operations personnel access regenerative stem cell therapy through licensed providers in the United States.

Our support extends beyond treatment. We help coordinate the care, travel, follow-up, and resources needed to give members of the Special Operations community a meaningful opportunity to heal and move forward.

Our mission is simple:

R3generate. R3cover. R3integrate.

Every donation made through Reps For R3covery helps Project R3con provide life-changing treatment opportunities and long-term support to those who have sacrificed so much in service to our nation.

Join the Journey

Throughout October, supporters will be able to follow Nick and Parrow as they cross the country, meet communities, complete the challenge, and carry this mission into every state.

This is one man, his dog, and the open road.

It is also 50 states coming together for the warriors who have spent their lives protecting ours.

Join us as Nick carries the mission across America, one state, one squat, and one opportunity for recovery at a time.

Together, we can help restore brain health, rebuild lives, and create a stronger future for the Special Operations community.

2nd Annual Reps For R3covery | Benefiting Project R3con

Make Every Rep Matter. Every Warrior Matters.

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