Healing Our Soldiers Through Mountain BikingWhen Israel faced its largest mental health crisis ever after October 7th, Geerz answered an urgent call: creating therapeutic mountain biking programs specifically for IDF soldiers returning from war.The Results Have Been ExtraordinaryWhat started as a pilot program in 2024 has proven transformational. In our first year, we served 70 reservists across 6 groups through weekly sessions where soldiers process trauma, find stress relief, and rebuild connections with others who understand their journey. The impact has been so profound that we now have requests for 25 additional groups to meet the overwhelming demand.See the Impact for YourselfWatch this powerful interview with one of the veterans your support has helped: https://youtu.be/vXRSOC8eXrwHow I Got HereMy connection to Geerz began years ago when I watched this incredible organization transform my son Cobi through therapeutic mountain biking. The confidence and strength he gained showed me the power of combining outdoor ...
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When Israel faced its largest mental health crisis ever after October 7th, Geerz answered an urgent call: creating therapeutic mountain biking programs specifically for IDF soldiers returning from war.
The Results Have Been Extraordinary
What started as a pilot program in 2024 has proven transformational. In our first year, we served 70 reservists across 6 groups through weekly sessions where soldiers process trauma, find stress relief, and rebuild connections with others who understand their journey. The impact has been so profound that we now have requests for 25 additional groups to meet the overwhelming demand.
See the Impact for Yourself
Watch this powerful interview with one of the veterans your support has helped: https://youtu.be/vXRSOC8eXrw
How I Got Here
My connection to Geerz began years ago when I watched this incredible organization transform my son Cobi through therapeutic mountain biking. The confidence and strength he gained showed me the power of combining outdoor adventure with professional mental health support.
Today, Geerz serves over 600 weekly riders from Israel's periphery—children dealing with PTSD and trauma from our southern borders, and now, our returning soldiers. Through guided rides, professional therapists, and the supportive community that only mountain biking can create, they're bringing healing to those who need it most.
This Year's Mission
I'm riding on March 16th, 2026 to raise $25,000 to sponsor a new group in our veterans' program. I've already raised over $15,000, but I need your partnership to cross the finish line.
This year is also deeply personal—I'm dedicating this ride to my mother-in-law, Lynn Jungreis, who has been making tremendous strides in her own recovery. Watching her courage has only strengthened my commitment to supporting others on their path to healing.
Through your chesed and prayers, may our soldiers and Chulda Leah Bat Bracha have a complete recovery.
Ready to make a difference? Every donation brings healing to those who've given so much for Israel.
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