The Headstrong Project Honors Ric and Suzanne Kayne and Mark Greene at 2026 Annual Gala
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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Headstrong Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing PTSD treatment for veterans, honored Ric and Suzanne Kayne and retired Navy SEAL Mark Greene at its 2026 Annual Gala on October 16. The event, co-sponsored by the Ric and Suzanne Kayne Foundation and the Al and Tamara Rabil Foundation, brought together veterans, advocates, and supporters at Pier Sixty in New York City.
Stephanie Ruhle, known for her work on MS NOW, served as the emcee. Actor Jocko Sims, known for his roles in "Little House on the Prairie" and "New Amsterdam," was a featured speaker. Country music artist Scotty Hasting, an Army combat veteran who has spoken openly about his journey with PTSD, performed a musical number. The evening featured a screening of a short documentary by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Matthew Heineman, which centered on Greene's experience of trauma and recovery.
The gala celebrated the donors, clinicians, and veterans advancing Headstrong's mission. U.S. Army General Tony Thomas (retired), former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, presented Mark Greene with the Moral Courage Award for his bravery in sharing his experience of trauma and recovery and encouraging fellow veterans to seek support. The Legacy Award was presented to Ric and Suzanne Kayne, recognizing their exceptional generosity and longstanding commitment to providing access to mental health care for veterans and military families.
The evening also included a silent auction featuring original works donated by renowned artists, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Headstrong's PTSD treatment for veterans. The auction was headlined by acclaimed artists King Saladeen and Knox Kronenberg, who donated their original works so that 100% of the proceeds went directly to Headstrong's mission.
The gala was a tremendous success, with attendees praising the organization's efforts to support veterans.
The event featured a screening of a short documentary by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Matthew Heineman, which highlighted Greene's journey of trauma and recovery. The documentary provided a powerful narrative of resilience and the importance of seeking support. The evening also included a musical performance by Scotty Hasting, an Army combat veteran who has spoken openly about his own experience with PTSD.
The Legacy Award was presented to Ric and Suzanne Kayne, recognizing their exceptional generosity and longstanding commitment to providing access to mental health care for veterans and military families. The Moral Courage Award was given to Mark Greene, a retired U.S. Navy SEAL and author, for his bravery in sharing his experience of trauma and recovery and encouraging fellow veterans to seek support. The evening was a testament to the ongoing efforts of Headstrong to support veterans and their families.
Images from the 2025 Gala can be found HERE.