Stay Safe Foundation is a United States-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on supporting veterans, current and former law enforcement officers, and other public servants who are coping with the mental, emotional, and physical effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related challenges. Its work is grounded in using community-based physical fitness, peer support, mentorship, and educational activities as tools to strengthen resilience and promote recovery.

Key Attributes and Mission

• Target Population: Primarily veterans and law enforcement officers, recognizing that both groups face significant stress and trauma from service.

• Approach: The Foundation advocates that shared physical exertion and fitness activities build camaraderie, trust, and psychological resilience—using structured group workouts and fitness events to foster connections and encourage recovery.

• Peer Mentoring & Speaking Engagements: In addition to fitness events, Stay Safe Foundation organizes peer mentoring, keynote speeches, and team-building workshops tailored to first responders and military communities.

• Educational Resources: The Foundation promotes mental wellness through resources such as video calls, community support forums, and materials including excerpts from its book Lessons in Cadence, which explores overcoming trauma.

History and Founders
Stay Safe Foundation was founded in 2012 by Eric and Amanda Basek out of their shared desire to support veterans and law enforcement personnel in confronting the struggles that accompany service-related trauma. Its origins trace back to community service and fitness initiatives involving disabled veterans and competitive teams promoting hope through physical challenge.

Engagement and Outreach
The organization participates in events aimed at raising awareness about the benefits of physical fitness and peer support for mental health. It has also been involved with appearances at larger fitness festivals and community gatherings where its leadership speaks about recovery and resilience.

Stay Safe Foundation’s model emphasizes fitness as a vehicle for psychological healing and community building, rather than clinical therapy, positioning exercise and shared experiences as catalysts for positive change among service-related professionals.