"The Christian McCaffrey Foundation launched an initiative, 23 and Troops, in 2021, that offers a medically based, holistic approach to support Special Operations forces veterans healing from post‑traumatic stress. The program has contributed nearly $700,000 to military support efforts, including $250,000 to REBOOT Recovery and a recent $250,000 partnership with Resilience Code to provide veterans with a full year of personalized medical care."
"McCaffrey beat out Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones and Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson to win the award announced on Wednesday. USAA, a provider of insurance, banking and other financial services to U.S. military members, veterans and their families, will contribute $25,000 in McCaffrey's name to the official aid societies representing each of the military branches. The NFL Foundation will match USAA's donation of $25,000, which will be donated to McCaffrey's military charity of choice."
Christian McCaffrey won the USAA 2025 Salute to Service award. The award recognizes exceptional efforts by NFL members to honor and support the military community. The Christian McCaffrey Foundation launched 23 and Troops in 2021 to provide a medically based, holistic approach for Special Operations forces veterans healing from post‑traumatic stress. The program has contributed nearly $700,000 to military support, including $250,000 to REBOOT Recovery and $250,000 with Resilience Code to provide a full year of personalized medical care. The foundation covered holiday layaway balances for 515 military families and regularly connects with active‑duty personnel, veterans, and families. USAA and the NFL Foundation will donate and match $25,000 to military aid societies and McCaffrey's charity of choice.
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