Make a lasting difference for a deeply deserving group of women—the spouses of military veterans and first responders who stand resiliently behind their loved ones in times of trauma and hardship.

The Shadow Warriors Project, founded by Mark "Oz" Geist and Krystal Geist, is a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of individuals impacted by combat injuries and service-related trauma. This year, Krystal Geist  has launched a special initiative, “Her Warrior Heart,” just for the wives and spouses who often operate behind the scenes, providing unwavering care and support to their wounded and traumatized husbands. 

A little background from Krystal

"On September 12th, 2012, our lives changed forever when my husband Mark Oz Geist was severely injured while protecting the CIA annex in Benghazi from a terror attack that killed Ambassador Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. Our family struggled financially, physically and emotionally but my faith and hope in God never wavered and because of His strength I was able to be that rock and that foundation that my husband and family needed to get us through.  My husband was not only physically wounded but he was also suffering from unseen injuries, he came home different, changed.  I had to learn to love this new man, and I vowed to get him (us) through this next battle. Giving up is not an option I told myself. I fought for him; I fought for my children, and I fought for our future. Many times, in a private place I broke down and cried not wanting my family to see, I had to be strong. With God I overcame and we made it through the fire."

Krystal, and the women like her, are the unsung heroes—sacrificing their own emotional well-being to manage life’s difficulties quietly, often feeling ashamed to voice their struggles. These deeply committed partners shoulder a weight that often compounds their own sense of stress and isolation, leaving them unseen and in need of a loving space to heal and connect. 

To address this need, "Her Warrior Heart" will host a healing retreat for the wives of military personnel and first responders, on May 23-27, 2025 at the Flying Horse Resort and Club in Colorado Springs, where these women will receive professional care, tools for personal healing, and tips on thriving—even in the midst of their loved one’s trauma. 

We are asking for your generous support to make this possible. As a veteran and a successful business owner, you know what it is like to overcome challenges. Here’s how you can partner with us to sponsor this impactful effort: