Today we’d like to introduce you to Guy McDermott.
Hi Guy, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I am a 24 year retired Navy SEAL and Co-Founder of Next Peak. Next Peak ‘s HQ is in the Solana Beach VFW and we are spearheading an initiative that will make are true difference in our our Veterans get help once they leave the confines of military service.
Project Restore Hope Initiative
Project Restore Hope” is a visionary initiative designed to breathe new life into Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) facilities across America, starting with the transformation of VFW Post 5431 in Solana Beach. At its core, the project seeks to address the pressing needs of combat veterans, particularly considering the current backlog within the VA medical system. By converting these spaces into integrative holistic healing centers, the aim is to provide a wide array of accessible therapies and support services, ranging from mental health counseling to physical rehabilitation programs.
Next Peak:
Mission: Empowering Veterans and their families back to wholeness through community and connections.
Tag Line: Veterans Healing Veterans, one connection at a time.
The Why: Veteran suicide rate is hitting all time high. The way through this is by having safe places where veterans and their families can join together as a community where each can converge for healing and integration. By nurturing human connections and fostering a sense of camaraderie, authentic connections are formed. These enduring bonds are what saves lives.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
With the current economic and political client, raising money is difficult… So we will keep raising awareness on WHY we need to dedicate time and money to such a cause. If we are going to send them then we need to mend them.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Retired SEAL (24years) and Firefighter/Paramedic (6years) for the City of Glendale CA. Currently have a calling to help those who have served our Country in the highest capacity possible.
Ability to authentically connect with other humans and help them transform their own life to a place of inner peace and true freedom.
Most proud of being a father!!!
What was your favorite childhood memory?
My moms home cooked meals.
Contact Info:
- Website: NextPeak.org
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075395889826
