Grappone Automotive Supports NH-based Program for Veterans and First Responders

Grappone Automotive in Bow, NH is partnering with the Patriot Resilient Leader Institute (PRLI) to increase its support of military, veterans and first responders. The PRLI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that runs the Camp Resilience program which offers therapeutic retreats in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire to help Military, Veterans, First Responders and their loved ones from all over New England recover and improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being. Since 2014, the PRLI has run 71 Camp Resilience retreats that have served over 650 participants from all over New England.

Grappone Automotive recently obtained a beautiful 14-passenger van for the PRLI to use in its Camp Resilience retreats. Grappone not only provided the van at an extremely good price but also donated the Camp Resilience logos and motto adorning the sides, front and rear of the van.

We are not only very grateful for the van that Grappone so generously obtained for us but are also thrilled that they are sponsoring the Green Beret With a Mission Challenge that will not only raise funds to support Veteran causes but will hopefully also raise awareness of our Camp Resilience program.

- Kurt Weber, PRLI President, Retired Army officer, and former Green Beret

Grappone Automotive is also supporting the PRLI by sponsoring the 1st Annual Green Beret With A Mission Challenge (GBWMC). This charity event is designed to give adventure athlete teams from a Crossfit or other sports background a test of endurance while providing a taste of the physical and mental challenges Army Special Forces soldiers face in accomplishing some of their real-world missions. It will be a fun, challenging event led by Army Green Berets. Teams of 5 to 10 participants will navigate a course with multiple stations where they will be required to complete Special Forces mission tasks that will challenge them both physically and mentally. Teams in each category that complete the course the fastest and earn the highest score will receive awards and prizes. After completing the course, each team is invited to enjoy a BBQ meal and mingle with Army Green Berets. 

The Green Beret With A Mission Challenge is a cooperative effort between the PRLI, Swim With A Mission (SWAM) and the Green Beret Foundation (GBF). SWAM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2017 that raises funds to support Veteran causes by running a multi-day event that includes a swim across Newfound Lake; a demonstration of skills by Navy SEALs; a paintball tournament led by Navy SEALs where the participants learn about leadership, “team first” attitude and mental toughness; a “Whiskey and Whiskers” event that focuses military K9’s, both in combat and then in their roles as service animals for our Veterans and an art programs for Veterans and their families. The GBF is also a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that honors a commitment to Green Berets past and present by providing Special Forces Soldiers and their families with emergency, immediate, and ongoing support. \

“We were grateful to be included in supporting both Camp Resilience and the upcoming Green Beret Challenge.  I’m especially looking forward to seeing if my husband and son’s team can beat the Grappone team!”

- Amanda Grappone Osmer, Fourth Generation Owner of Grappone Automotive

To learn more about Swim With A Mission and the Green Beret With A Mission Challenge and to register for any of the SWAM events, go to the Swim With A Mission website. Visit the Camp Resilience website to learn more or make a tax-deductible donation to Camp Resilience.