Help One K9 Corp Prevent Veteran Suicides

Christopher McKenna is organizing this fundraiser to benefit One-K9 Corp.

Tax deductible

The Battle We Are Fighting

Veterans are at a 72% higher risk of suicide than those who haven't served.

• 6,392 veteran suicides in 2021

• 20 consecutive years with 6,000+ veteran suicides

• 131K+ veterans have died by suicide since 2001

• 2nd leading cause of death in veterans under age 45

Populations with Significant Increases in Suicide Rates in 2021

• The rate of suicide among women veterans is double that for non-veteran women.

• The 35-54 year old veteran age group experienced an increase of 10.7% in age-specific suicide rate.

• American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans experienced an increase of 51.8% in the unadjusted suicide rate.

• Among veterans who served during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the suicide rate for those who were un-deployed is 48% higher than for veterans who experienced deployment.

• Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for post-9/11 veterans

• In 2021, more than 50% of veteran suicides occurred outside Veterans Health Administration care.

Mission

One K9 Corp is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and preventing veteran suicide. Partnering with the Governors Challenge and collaborating closely with the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the VA, our mission is to provide essential assistance to veterans, their families, and caregivers across Indiana and beyond.

Founding Story

Established in June 2021 by two combat veterans—one from the Navy and one from the Marines—One K9 Corp was born out of a shared tragedy: the loss of a close friend to the veteran suicide epidemic. Determined to make a difference and promote change, our founders joined the Governors Challenge initiative and embarked on a mission to save lives within their community and beyond.

Service Dogs

Central to our efforts is our specially trained service dogs. Each dog undergoes rigorous training by certified, accredited dog trainers to meet AKC standards for working dogs. These animals are meticulously selected and trained to assist veterans in their daily lives, particularly during PTSD episodes and flashbacks.