About The Mission

Mission Statement

Christmas Can Cure is a 501c3 formed to give Wounded Warriors and their families the opportunity for a perfect Christmas. The Carrier family of Jackson, New Hampshire formed Christmas Can Cure with the belief that, for some, the holiday season brings out the very best in people, while in other circumstances, the pressure to provide that perfect Christmas can also bring out some of the most difficult emotions. The pressures associated with returning from service and physical recovery can make the spirit of Christmas difficult, if not impossible to embrace. By granting that family in need a perfect (hopefully white) Christmas, perhaps that sadness becomes glee, fear becomes pride, depression becomes enthusiasm, and the holiday can give them the fresh start they need in the new year. Then, just maybe, the magic of Christmas can start the healing process in their lives and perhaps Christmas Can Cure.

Additionally, our Mission is to remember the true spirit of Christmas and to provide a vehicle to help grateful citizens show their thanks to the men and women who have sacrificed so much in service to our country.  We also want to honor the memories of the Wounded Warrior's fallen brothers and sisteres; thereby thanking their loved ones for their ultimate sacrifice.

Our Approach

The wars being fought in Iraq and Afghanistan are unlike any other previous conflicts. For every soldier killed in combat, 9 are wounded (in contrast, Vietnam had a ratio of 2 to 1). With so many returning with wounds both great and small, the need to assist our veterans is greater than anytime in our history.

The mental and physical strain only gets worse around the holidays, with the added pressure, both emotional and financial, to provide a perfect Christmas for their families. To relieve this stress, Christmas Can Cure seeks to give these soldiers a Christmas they not only look forward to, but one they will remember for a lifetime.

This is accomplished by partnering with The Wounded Warriors Project who manages the selection of all the Warriors. Christmas Can Cure then sends selected wounded veterans and their families to either the picturesque New England town of Jackson, New Hampshire, or the snow-capped peaks of Park City, Utah. While there, they can escape their worries by going on sleigh rides through the forests, relaxing by the fire, and even experiencing activities they may never have had a chance to try before. With the help of our partners like the National Ability Center and the Ability Plus Ski Program, they may even find themselves participating in sports and activities they may have previously thought impossible as a result of their injuries. Our goal is to remind them that they are not alone in these most trying of times, and that their futures are still ones of hope and progress and happiness. With the help of countless active citizens who donate their time, talent and treasure, these veterans can relax and celebrate the holidays with their families. Working together, we can make a difference in the lives of those that protect us, and show them the gratitude they so richly deserve.