top of page

MEET TEAM LEADVILLE

 Runners from all around the Nation

coming together for one cause

COACH HOFMANN

Tony Hofmann
U.S. Army, Engineer
​

To save Veteran lives suffering from PTS through
this event for Warriors’ Ascent and to raise awareness of PTS. I am tired of people
talking and not doing…our efforts take REAL ACTION. GET IT DONE!

Tony Hofmann
U.S. Army, Engineer
Desert Storm & Shield, Iraq Veteran
Team Captains

THE TEAM

Cam Worsham
U.S. Army, Infantry
​

"I have Brothers in Arms who
have suffered from this and its time for me to give back to them."

Cam Worsham
U.S. Army, Infantry
 Desert Storm & Shield Veteran
JD Jack
U.S. Army, Aviation

A challenge with true meaning…helping highlight
a program which helps to address the mental challenges facing our brothers in arms.

JD Jack
U.S. Army, Aviation
 Kosovo & Iraq Veteran
Dan Keyser
U.S. Army, Engineer

"Glutton for punishment, peer pressure, and stupid
decisions made over good beer."

Dan Keyser
U.S. Army, Engineer
 Afghanistan Veteran

Co-Captain

Co-Captain

Steven Stricker
Army NG, Deputy Sheriff

"To Support our Veterans in need!"

Steven Stricker
Army NG, Deputy Sheriff
Iraq Veteran
Brian Manus
U.S. Army, Engineer

"Too many men and woman, folks who serve and
risk their lives for others to live a better life, suffer from PTS."

Brian Manus
U.S. Army, Engineer
 Iraq & Afghan Veteran
Matt Manus
Police Officer

"PTS also touches law enforcement and other first
responders. This is a great opportunity to stand up as a team and get something
meaningful done together." 

Matt Manus
Police Officer
Heather Bain
U.S. Army, Engineer
​

"I love the mission and what we continue to accomplish year over year. To watch this grow from a conversation into an actionable event where we can positively impact lives is inspiring and has helped me learn more about myself."

Heather Bain
U.S. Army, Engineer
 Afghanistan Veteran
​
Randy Cuccio

"To help make a difference in the lives of the men and women who served in the military or are first responders suffering from PTS."

Randy Cuccio Great American
Rick Storm
U.S. Army, Engineer

"I was looking for a way to give back to military members by helping realize that PTS does not have to define the rest of someone’s life. Warrior’s Ascent is solid step forward in creating a world of new possibilities for veterans battling with PTS."

Rick Storm
U.S. Army, Engineer
 Afghanistan Veteran
Jason Snell
U.S. Army, Engineer
​

"I have much respect for Warriors’ Ascent and everyone supporting them. Firsthand experience with PTS and seeing some of the lasting effects it has on people; there is no closing the door, just exploring new
pathways to life."

Jason Snell
U.S. Army, Armor
Iraq & Afghan Veteran
Todd Smith
U.S. Army

"Jess and I are both active-duty soldiers who want to help other soldiers, veterans, and first-responders overcome post-traumatic stress and begin to heal."

Todd Smith
U.S. Army
Jess Smith
U.S. Army
​

"Todd and I are both active-duty soldiers who want to help other soldiers, veterans, and first-responders overcome post-traumatic stress and begin to heal."

Jess Smith
U.S. Army
Andrew Johnston
U.S. Army
Andrew Johnston
U.S. Army
​

"To help make a difference in the lives of the men and women who served in the military or are first responders suffering from PTS."

Andrew Johnston
U.S. Army
Patrick Gutierrez
U.S. Army

 "As a veteran, I know first hand the impact and importance a support network plays in successfully addressing post-traumatic stress. I am running with Team Leadville to help ensure that support is there for any veteran or first responder who needs it."

Patrick Gutierrez
U.S. Army
Team Hofmann

Support Team

Anita and Tom Schicktanz

"Having military veterans in our Family, we are thankful for their Service. We believe in the mission of Warriors' Ascent and support Team Leadville as we work together to save lives."

Anita and Tom Schicktanz

#HeroesJourney

Support Team
bottom of page