HAYMARKET, VA, November 3, 2025 – The 10th Anniversary Willing Warriors Gala marked a powerful milestone in the organization’s mission to honor and heal our nation’s heroes. The sold-out celebration drew 380 guests and raised nearly $400,000 to continue providing cost-free healing retreats for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
Hosted at Lansdowne Resort & Spa, this milestone event celebrated a decade of impact, compassion, and community partnership. Since opening its doors in 2015, the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run has welcomed over 3,200 Warriors and their family members for five-night respite stays, offering them a place of rest, connection, and renewed hope.
“This 10th Anniversary Gala was more than a celebration, it was a reminder of how far we’ve come and how much there is still to do,” said Shirley Dominick, President & Co-Founder of Willing Warriors. “Each guest, donor, and sponsor made it possible for us to continue providing a peaceful, healing space for our Warriors and their loved ones.”
Funds raised from the evening will directly support the Retreat operations and programming that address the invisible wounds of war, including moral injury recovery, post-traumatic stress, and family resilience initiatives. The date for the 2026 Willing Warriors Gala will be announced soon.
For more information about Willing Warriors or to learn how you can get involved, visit www.WillingWarriors.org.
