Gary Sinise Foundation Podcast

S2E21: Gary Sinise, Why Service Never Ends

In this special season finale, host Cristin sits down with Gary Sinise for a candid and reflective conversation about the mission, meaning, and growth of the Gary Sinise Foundation. From its humble beginnings to its impact today, Gary shares why service has always been at the heart of everything he does—and why he believes the work is never finished. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S2E20: Jason Ross, the Marine Who Beat Death…Twice

U.S. Marine, Jason Ross, survived a catastrophic IED blast in Afghanistan that left him with less than a 2% chance to live. In this inspiring episode, Jason shares the moment everything changed, his long road through recovery, his faith and family who carried him, and the humor that kept him fighting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S2E19: Sarah Bettencourt, The Pilot. The Para Athlete. The Marine

In this inspiring episode, Marine Corps Captain and helicopter pilot Sarah Bettencourt shares how a rare neurological condition abruptly ended her military career and sparked a new mission. From losing mobility to becoming a five-time Para-Surfing World Champion, Sarah reveals how resilience, community, and adaptive sports helped her reclaim her life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S2E18: Doc Jacobs, Wounded in Combat, Unbroken in Spirit

U.S. Navy Corpsman Doc Jacobs was serving on the front lines in Iraq when an IED explosion changed his life forever. Against all odds, Doc survived devastating injuries and the loss of both legs. But he refused to stop serving. From becoming the first amputee corpsman to redeploy, to pursuing Major League Baseball tryouts, to honoring fallen heroes through battlefield recovery missions, Doc’s story redefines courage, perseverance, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Doc opens up about the day he was injured, his long road to recovery, and how the Gary Sinise Foundation gave him a home built for healing. He shares what it means to truly live a life of service—long after the uniform comes off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S2E17: Nick Kimmel, Triple Amputee. Champion Golfer. Unstoppable Marine

In 2011, Marine Corps veteran Nick Kimmel was serving in Afghanistan when an IED blast devastated his body. Defying the odds, Nick became one of the few triple amputees to survive his injuries. In this powerful episode, Nick shares his remarkable journey from the day of his life-altering injury to his relentless recovery, rediscovering his passion for golf, and building a life defined not by loss, but by possibility. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.