Catch A Lift Fund's Coaches Corner

Heather King belongs to the fifth class of Tillman Scholar’s (2013). She is an Air Force Veteran who served and deployed as an aircraft mechanic, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Glob…

Chris is a Seattle native who played guard on Roosevelt High School's 1982 championship basketball team and grew up with dance at his family's renowned Ewajo Dance Workshop.  As a shy kid in his moth…

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Coach and Program Director Melissa Leuck celebrating one year since her double mastectomy. In this episode, she'll discuss some of the struggles she had to overcome as she trained and worked her way …

Ken is a USMC Veteran, CAL Veteran Athlete, and a Pastor in NC. In this week's episode, we'll discuss the hurdles Ken had to endure to join the military, and what his experience was like both serving…

"I grew up in Maine and my dad was in the Navy. I graduated high school in 2005 and joined the Army Infantry army at age 17. I did basic, AIT, and Airborne School at Ft. Benning, GA, and got orders t…

Mitchell has a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals. He has the ability to translate complicated financial and investment strategies into plain English and works with individuals …

"I am Eugene Hamric. I am 35 years old and work as an IT Instructor for ACILearning in Jacksonville Fl. I am a single parent to a beautiful daughter and current have a girlfriend. I had served in the…

This week's episode highlights three incredible CAL Veteran Athletes who participated in the 2022 Invictus Games!


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Neil is a CAL Veteran Athlete, and US Airforce Veteran. In these two episodes, we'll hear about Neil's service, and transition back into civilian life, and what ultimately led him to find peace in Al…

Neil is a CAL Veteran Athlete, and US Airforce Veteran. In these two episodes, we'll hear about Neil's service, and transition back into civilian life, and what ultimately led him to find peace in Al…

Andy Smith is a CAL Veteran, and US Army Veteran. During part one of this episode, Andy discusses his service, and what ultimately led him to celebrate over 1,000 days sober. 

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Andy Smith is a CAL Veteran, and US Army Veteran. During part one of this episode, Andy discusses his service, and what ultimately led him to celebrate over 1,000 days sober. 


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Willie Walls is a CAL Veteran Athlete, US Army Veteran, and Program Support Assistant at his local VA. In this week's episode of Coaches Corner, we'll discuss Willie's service, and his incredible suc…

Jamie Newberry is the Relationship Manger for PALS and has over 8 years of experience working in nonprofit. She is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy…

CAL's Podcast Team Melissa Leuck, and Kaylee Nassiri discuss the Wellness Program, and some of the incredible veteran testimonies and highlights from the first four groups. Have you been looking for …

Married to Amber, have 1 son Easton, 2 dogs Zoey and Freya, was a combat medic deployed with 1/25 SBCT first to Iraq in 08-09 as a platoon medic. 2nd deployment was to Afghanistan in 2011 as a compan…

I was born and raised in Swansea, Massachusetts and have one younger brother. Parents separated at around age seven and my brother and I lived with our mom. My brother and I went to live with our dad…

This week’s episode highlights CAL Veteran Athlete, and Coach Adam Gutierrez. Adam is a USMC Veteran, and CAL Veteran Athlete. Adam served two tours in Iraq, and today attends Portland State where he…

Stephanie Maura Sanchez is a Mexican American writer and actor. She grew up in Anaheim, CA, the middle of three kids to a single mother. Awarded Summa Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame, Ste…