Operation Hat Trick (OHT) Makes Donations to Three Organizations Supporting Veteran Outreach

HAMPTON, N.H., February 6, 2025 – Operation Hat Trick (OHT), an innovative non-profit supporting the recovery of wounded service members and veterans, announced today they have made donations to three non-profit organizations. The donations support an assortment of outreach programs for wounded and recovering service members and veterans.

The organizations receiving the donations are Azimuth Check Foundation, Hyner Lodge Foundation and Northeast Passage.

“We are thrilled to make these donations to the three organizations,” said Dot Sheehan, Founder and CEO of OHT. “We are thankful for the continued support and assistance these organizations will provide to those veterans in need, making it possible for them to lead more independent, healthy lives now, perhaps more than ever before.”

About Operation Hat Trick

Operation Hat Trick is recognized by GuideStar as a Platinum seal of transparency organization for its responsible stewardship (https:/learn.guidestar.org/platinum). Dedicated to Nate Hardy and Mike Koch, two Navy SEALs who were killed in Iraq in 2008 and are buried side by side at Arlington National Cemetery, OHT never forgets their sacrifice.

OHT is differentiated from other veteran-focused nonprofits by its innovative operating model. OHT pioneered the first national philanthropic co-branded cause marketing retail apparel licensing program. Rather than relying on donations to raise money, OHT receives a royalty on every product purchase of co-branded apparel and merchandise in conjunction with over 500 supporting American colleges and universities, as well as many NHL, NBA and MiLB teams. Its products are also available via online retailers such as Fanatics, Amazon and national retailers including Cracker Barrel, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Kohl’s, Lids, Scheels and more.

Support and learn more about Operation Hat Trick by visiting operationhattrick.org.

About Azimuth Check Foundation

Azimuth Check Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps heroes find their way, by providing injured warriors challenging year-round athletic activities that create wellness in an atmosphere of camaraderie. Designed to help our injured warriors in the Northern New England area achieve wellness by providing veterans with challenging and rewarding events, including hiking, mountaineering, deep sea fishing, rock climbing, ice climbing, snowshoe hiking, sporting events & tournaments, and much more. To learn more, visit azimuthcheckfoundation.org.

About Hyner Lodge Foundation

The Hyner Lodge Foundation (HLF), was created in 2017. HLF honors those who risked their lives fighting for our country, families that have lost loved ones in armed conflicts, and those who take care of wounded veterans.

The HLF was founded by Donald Koch in memory of his son Michael E. Koch, Navy Seal, killed in Iraq on February 4, 2008 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. For more information visit hynerlodgefoundation.org.

About Northeast Passage

The mission of Northeast Passage is to empower people living with disabling conditions, both visible and invisible, to define, pursue and achieve whole life health, community engagement and fulfillment through the purposeful use of sports and recreation; to develop and promote best practices in the fields of Therapeutic Recreation and Adaptive Sports. To learn more, visit nepassage.org.