Vinny’s Out to Lunch - 006 - Gold Star Dad Doug Bayliss: Camp Hope & Saving Veterans

THE WOODLANDS TX -- In this powerful episode of Vinny’s Out to Lunch, Vinny sits down with Doug Bayliss — Gold Star father, founder of the Braden Bayliss Memorial Golf Tournament, and passionate supporter of Camp Hope, the only facility of its kind in the United States.Doug shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son Braden, a U.S. Marine, in a tragic training accident at Camp Lejeune in 2004. Instead of letting grief define him, Doug turned his pain into purpose by raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support veterans battling PTSD, depression, homelessness, and suicidal thoughts.Hear how Camp Hope houses 80–100 veterans at no cost for 6–9 months — providing housing, food, clothing, counseling, and camaraderie that literally saves lives. Doug also talks about his famous golf cannon that “sucks money out of wallets” at tournaments, custom challenge coins, giant American flags, and the emotional impact of the annual Braden Bayliss Memorial Golf Tournament (this year at Kingwood Country Club on December 14th).A raw, inspiring conversation about service, sacrifice, invisible wounds, and why “we don’t leave anyone behind.”If you know a veteran in crisis or want to help, visit:Bayliss.org or search Camp Hope PTSD USASupport the cause — every donation helps save lives.#VinnyOutToLunch #CampHope #GoldStarFather #Veterans #PTSD #MarineCorps #BradenBayliss #SupportVeterans #HoustonCharity

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