THAWLEY FAMILY SUNLIGHT FOUNDATION INC

Provide self-improvement through mentorship, spiritual guidance, education, support, and physical fitness to youth, young adults, families, and veterans.during 2023, we held a total of 12 events where we partnered with defense strategies group, which provided instructors made up of navy seals, army rangers, green berets, and marine raiders. Together, we were able to help train and give guidance to 110 program participants of sunlight ranch where they participated in a two or three-day adventure. Program participants were able to gain foundational knowledge in skill sets including land navigation, patrolling, and various survival skills. These skills include (but are not limited to) first aid training, water purification, fire building, hiking, meal preparation and an opportunity to sleep under the stars. Program participants were challenged to complete physical activities and work as a team to complete tasks and increase their physical and mental toughness.