Our Mission & Vision
Since 2009, To the Stan and Back (Stan is short for Afghanistan) has offered support services for serving and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces and front line responders for post combat wellness programs.
This fundraiser supports Post-Combat Wellness Programs including, service dogs for men and women affected with Operational Stress Injuries such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
To the Stan and Back Team
Our Goals
Service Dogs
Did you know the cost of a service dog is around $30,000? This makes it a real challenge for people who require one, to aquire one. We help make this possible.
Public Awareness
We believe raising awareness to the public helps in a large way as it informs the public that there is a real problem and a lot of people are in need of help.
Food Support
We have donated over $200,000.00 in discounted gift certificates to serving Canadian Force members returning from Afghanistan.
Recreational Equipment for Mess Halls
Our charity has donated over $100,000 to Canadian Forces Base mess halls across the nation for much needed electronic and or recreational equipment
Wellness & Personal Support Programs
We provide combat wellness programs for Veterans and front line responders through organizations such as Project Trauma Support, Veterans Canada and Courageous Companions.
Housing for Homeless Veterans
Thousand Dollars Donated to Date.
Of Proceeds Donated Directly to the Cause.
Years of Helping Amazing People
Frequently Asked Questions
What will my donation directly support?
All donations to “To the Stan and Back” are eligible for a tax receipt and all net proceeds will go towards post combat wellness programs such as Service Dogs.
Some of the projects we have supported in the past include: Courageous Companions, Soldier On, True Patriot Love, Project Trauma Support, Shilo MFRC, GGFG Regimental Association, Regiment de Hull, UBC Veterans Transition Program, Veterans Transition Network, and Warriors Writers Workshop.
How can I get in touch with Party Under The Stars?
Party Under the Stars is an event fully organized by To The Stan and Back. You can simply contact us on our Contact Page or use the contact information located on that page to get in touch directly with our staff.
How can I or my business sponsor the charity?
Very Easily! Please get in touch with us at our Contact Page.
Become a Volunteer and Join Us
To The Stan and Back is sometimes looking for help with general operations or an upcoming event. If you have a free time or a specific skill you would like to offer and provide the charity help with, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.
Meet our Amazing Team!
Cheri Elliott
Founder
Cheri Elliott is the founder of To the Stan and Back and winner of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. She is committed to providing post combat wellness programs for our front line responders and Veterans.
Colleen Robbins
President
Colleen is the President of To The Stan and Back. She is a proud wife, mother, and Nana to a beautiful family. Colleen is honored to be involved in the charity and helping all that suffer with PTSD and mental illness.
Barb Leroux
Board Member
Barb Leroux is a proud member of the Board of Directors for To The Stan and Back. She has a strong passion for helping veterans, first responders; and works hard to make sure a difference is being made in their lives.