Carrying the Torch,
Turning the Tide

The 4th Annual VETS Torchbearer Ball to End Veteran Suicide will take place on November 15, 2025, at the world-renowned Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California.

We are honored to announce that this year’s event is in celebration of the Netflix premiere of In Waves and War, a documentary produced in partnership with Actual Films, Participant, Studio AKA, VETS and the Stanford University Brain Stimulation Lab.

This unforgettable fundraiser showcases the healing journeys at the heart of our mission to END veteran suicide and will be an elegant, purpose-driven gathering uniting supporters, veterans, and changemakers—bringing to life the experience of a lifetime through inspiration, impact, and celebration.

Your participation is critical to helping us provide Foundational Healing Grant opportunities to veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star spouses.

If you or your company are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact us at events@vetsolutions.org

In Waves and War
Netflix Premiere

Premiering on Netflix on November 3, 2025

In Waves and War is a documentary that follows three former Navy SEALs, including VETS Co-Founder, Marcus Capone, as they navigate the challenges of post-combat life, discover the transformative power of psychedelic-assisted therapy, and embark on a mission to bring healing to the veteran community. The film’s powerful message sheds light on the critical issue of veteran suicide and the promising potential of new approaches to veteran healthcare.

Learn about the Film
In Waves and War Netflix Premiere

Join VETS in the fight to
end veteran suicide

Torchbearer Ball

Saturday, November 15, 2025

5:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Southpointe Ballroom, Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118
A Black Tie Event

The VETS Torchbearer Ball is an elegant, purpose-driven evening uniting supporters, veterans, and changemakers for a night of inspiration, impact, and celebration.

For hotel reservations: plan your stay, or call 619 435-6611 and use the group code VETS

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Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa (1.8 miles from event venue)

2000 2nd St, Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 435-3000

Loews Coronado Bay Resort (4.6 miles to event venue)

4000 Coronado Bay Rd, Coronado, CA 92118
(619) 424-4000

Join the Mission.
Change a Life.

Dr. Andrew Huberman

"I think the veteran community is going to be the wedge that ultimately - if not ends, but certainly massively reduces suicide, depression, and PTSD in the general population. First and foremost, you take care of the veteran community."

Dr. Andrew Huberman

Neuroscientist and Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford School of Medicine, 2023 VETS Torchbearer Award Honoree

"Thank you. From the deepest place in my soul, for guiding me to this path. I would not be here were it not for the enormous sacrifice you’ve both made to carry the light to sufferers like me."

VETS Grant Recipient

"Not only have you all saved my marriage, but you have been a CONSTANT support, week by week, for years-that has changed my life. NO OTHER ORGANIZATION provides ongoing family support like VETS. I’m constantly astounded at your unique, unparalleled, unwavering outreach. VETS is leading the way for the future."

Veteran Spouse

Nolan Williams, M.D.

"The thing about the mental health crisis in the U.S. is they don’t have rapid treatments. These results are dramatic! Nobody has seen a drug do this in the brain... Let’s change the world!"

Nolan Williams, M.D.

Director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab, 2023 VETS Torchbearer Award Honoree

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PRESENTING SPONSOR

$250,000
  • Exclusive Brand Activation Showcase your products at the gala with an exclusive brand activation opportunity, placing your brand directly in the hands of our guests.
  • Premier Seating & Honored Guests Enjoy premier seating for two VIP tables (16 guests), with two honored guests at each table.
  • Signature Program Feature A full-page ad in the beautifully designed event program, offering premium brand visibility.
  • VIP Welcome Event 16 VIP invitations to an exclusive, Friday evening Welcome Party, attended by key influencers and supporters - an elegant prelude to the main event.
  • Distinguished Brand Presence Prominent brand placement across all high-visibility touch points, including the event webpage, promotional materials, event invitation, step-and-repeat at the red carpet, digital presentation during dinner, and projected inside the venue.
  • On-Stage Recognition Your company’s name will be graciously acknowledged during the event.
  • Premium Email Exposure Exclusive, targeted email outreach to approximately 10,000 VETS subscribers, complemented by premium placement in our curated email promotions.
  • Social Media Spotlight A featured standalone post across all VETS digital platforms, accompanied by recurring brand recognition throughout the event’s digital campaign.
  • Luxury VIP Gifting Opportunity An exclusive opportunity to include your merchandise in VIP Swag Bags.

VIP Welcome Party
Sponsor

$100,000

Exclusive Brand Activation

Showcase your products at the VIP Welcome Party with an exclusive brand activation opportunity and placing your brand directly in the hands of our guests.

Premier Seating & Honored Guests

Enjoy premier seating for one VIP table (8 guests), with two honored guests at your table.

Signature Program Feature

A full-page ad in the beautifully designed event program, offering premium brand visibility.

VIP Welcome Event

8 VIP invitations to an exclusive, Friday evening Welcome Party - an elegant prelude to the main event.

Distinguished Brand Presence

Prominent brand placement across all high-visibility touch points, including the event webpage, promotional materials, event invitation, step-and-repeat at the red carpet, digital presentation during dinner, and projected inside the venue.

On-Stage Recognition

Your company's name will be graciously acknowledged during the event.

Premium Email Exposure

Exclusive, targeted email outreach to approximately 10,000 VETS subscribers, complemented by premium placement in our curated email promotions.

Social Media Spotlight

A featured standalone post across all VETS digital platforms, accompanied by recurring brand recognition throughout the event's digital campaign.

Luxury VIP Gifting Opportunity

An exclusive opportunity to include your merchandise in VIP Swag Bags.

DIAMOND
SPONSOR

$50,000

Premier Seating & Honored Guests

Enjoy preferred seating for two VIP tables (16 guests), with two honored guests at each table, for an evening of prestige and connection.

Signature Program Feature

A full-page ad in the beautifully designed event program, offering premium brand visibility.

VIP Welcome Event

16 VIP invitations to an exclusive, Friday evening Welcome Party - an elegant prelude to the main event.

Distinguished Brand Presence

Prominent brand placement across all high-visibility touchpoints, including the event webpage, promotional materials, event invitation, step-and-repeat at the red carpet, digital presentation during dinner, and projected inside the venue.

On-Stage Recognition

Your company's name will be graciously acknowledged during the event.

Premium Email Exposure

Exclusive, targeted email outreach to approximately 10,000 VETS subscribers, complemented by premium placement in our curated email promotions.

Social Media Spotlight

A featured standalone post across all VETS digital platforms, accompanied by recurring brand recognition throughout the event's digital campaign.

Luxury VIP Gifting Opportunity

An exclusive opportunity to include your merchandise in VIP Swag Bags.

PLATINUM
SPONSOR

$30,000

Premier Seating & Honored Guests

Enjoy preferred seating for one VIP table (8 guests), with two honored guests at your table, for an evening of prestige and connection.

Signature Program Feature

A half-page ad in the beautifully designed event program, offering premium brand visibility.

VIP Welcome Event

8 VIP invitations to an intimate, Friday evening Welcome Party, an elegant prelude to the main event.

Distinguished Brand Presence

Prominent brand placement across all high-visibility touchpoints, including the event webpage, promotional materials, and digital presentation during dinner

Premium Email Exposure

Brand placement in our curated email promotions to approximately 10,000 VETS subscribers.

Social Media Spotlight

A featured standalone post across all VETS digital platforms, accompanied by recurring brand recognition throughout the event's digital campaign.

Gold
SPONSOR

$20,000

Premier Seating & Honored Guests

Enjoy preferred seating for one VIP table (8 guests), with two honored guests at your table, for an evening of prestige and connection.

Signature Program Feature

half-page ad in the beautifully designed event program, offering premium brand visibility.

Distinguished Brand Presence

Prominent brand placement on the event webpage, promotional materials, and digital presentation during dinner

Premium Digital Exposure

Your brand presence will be artfully woven into our exclusive email promotions and highlighted in a social media post across all VETS social media platforms.

Silver
SPONSOR

$10,000

Preferred Seating & Honored Guests

Enjoy preferred seating for one VIP table (8 guests), with two honored guests at your table, for an evening of prestige and connection.

Signature Program Feature

A quarter-page ad in the beautifully designed event program, offering premium brand visibility

Distinguished Brand Presence

Prominent brand placement in the digital presentation during dinner

Bronze
SPONSOR

$6,500 Sold Out!

Preferred Seating

Enjoy preferred seating for four guests, for an evening of prestige and connection

Signature Program Feature

A quarter-page ad in the beautifully designed event program, offering premium brand visibility

Distinguished Brand Presence

Prominent brand placement in the digital presentation during dinner

Honor and Empower

  • Honor and Empower: Veteran and Spouse Sponsorship. Provide a veteran their spouse the opportunity to experience this extraordinary event! - $2,000

Our Sponsors

Ambio Life Sciences Logo
Fortress Marine Anchors Logo
Twinco Logo
Wedgepoint Intel Logo

Sigma Defense Logo

REID Foundation Logo

Farlie Turner Gilbert Logo

Veterans Guardian Logo

Puretien Logo

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