Adventure becomes medicine.
Every moment becomes a gift.
Once-in-a-lifetime Montana outdoor adventures, at no cost, for America's veterans and children battling life-threatening illnesses.
Making a difference, one family at a time.
Big Hearts Under the Big Sky provides unforgettable outdoor adventures, at no cost, for America's heroes and courageous children battling life-threatening illnesses. Our carefully selected MOGA member outfitters don't just guide trips; they craft personalized wilderness experiences that restore the spirit, celebrate resilience, and remind participants of life's incredible beauty.
Two groups. One Montana.
A lifetime of memories.
Veterans & First Responders
Combat-wounded veterans, Gold Star families, and first responders who've answered the call, welcomed into the backcountry for the trip of a lifetime.
Read their storiesChildren Battling Illness
Kids facing life-threatening diagnoses, and their families, escape the hospital walls for horseback rides, riverbanks, and starlit campfires under Montana skies.
Read their stories
Trooper Lewis Johnson's Montana elk hunt
In October 2025, Lewis, a state trooper critically injured in the line of duty, and his family enjoyed a five-day elk hunt at West Creek Ranch in Emigrant, Montana. Lewis's trip was one of seven Big Hearts adventures donated in 2025.
From nomination to the trip of a lifetime.
A Family is Nominated
Anyone can nominate a veteran or a child facing a life-threatening illness through our online form. Our committee carefully reviews every submission.
A Trip is Crafted
We match each family with a hand-selected MOGA outfitter (fly fishing, elk hunting, horseback pack trips, lodge stays), fully tailored to them.
Memories That Last Forever
Every trip is funded entirely by donors, sponsors, and our annual events. Families pay nothing, and leave Montana changed for life.
2nd Annual Big Hearts Charity Golf Tournament
Our largest annual fundraiser brings together outfitters, sponsors, and supporters for a day on the course, funding dozens of trips for Big Hearts families. Foursomes and sponsorships available now.
Every adventure starts with someone like you.
100% of every dollar donated goes directly to funding trips for Big Hearts families. Choose how you want to make an impact.
Donate
One-time gift or monthly giving. Tax-deductible. Every gift funds a moment.
Give now →Sponsor a Trip
Underwrite an entire Montana adventure for a single family. The deepest impact you can have.
Become a sponsor →Volunteer
From banquet support to event booths, we run on volunteer power year-round.
Get involved →Nominate a Family
Know a veteran or child who deserves this experience? Submit a nomination.
Start a nomination →Every trip is hosted by a licensed MOGA member outfitter.
$5,000 sponsors an entire family. $2,500 sponsors one participant.
Family and Participant Sponsors cover travel, lodging, gear, and the costs that go beyond what our MOGA outfitter partners donate. Every sponsorship makes a once-in-a-lifetime trip possible.