VA benefits advocacy & coaching through the same process the founder walked himself Canes built by a veteran, for veterans. The Veteran Promise Project began with a simple belief: Our mission is to honor the service of veterans & servicemembers through heirloom-quality craftsmanship. Every veteran who needs a cane should carry one that honors their service — not a generic aluminum pole from a medical supply catalog. Shanon Ryan handcrafts each cane from premium domestic hardwoods, adding custom details like brass fittings, laser engravings, and finishes chosen by the veteran. Every cane is built at no cost to the recipient. Beyond the workshop, the project helps veterans navigate the VA benefits system — walking alongside each and every veteran through claims, appeals, and the maze of paperwork that too many veterans often face alone. Committed battle buddy from first contact through claim completion and sometimes beyond.