Overview
Generous matching grants from the McRavens are helping to significantly expand a cutting-edge brain health initiative at the Center for BrainHealth. This program empowers service members, veterans, and their loved ones to proactively enhance cognitive resilience—backed by scientific research, strategic training, and measurable outcomes. The 2025 Bezos Courage and Civility Award winner have pledged a $1 million challenge grant to Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas, extending their previous $2 million challenge match grant (which the center met in record time) to match all donations up to an additional $1 million through July 31, 2026.“”
“I know that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are thrilled to be supporting the incredible work that the Center for BrainHealth is doing on behalf of our veterans and active-duty service members. Georgeann and I are equally honored to be partnering with you for this great cause.”
Admiral William McRaven (ret.)
Four-Star Admiral (retd.) U.S. Navy
These funds will boost the Optimal BrainHealth for Warfighters program, which supports active-duty military members, veterans, and their spouses. It focuses on proactive cognitive training, resilience-building, and recovery strategies for conditions like traumatic brain injury and PTSD “”
“Military operators never stop training so they can stay physically fit and constantly ready for action. Our brain training brings a similar, proactive approach to motivate brain fitness, with proven effectiveness.”
Jennifer Zientz, MS, CCC-SLP
Director of Programs, Center for BrainHealth
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