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In a display of gratitude and support, CVS Health is stepping forward as a founding sponsor of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's (CMOHS) HonorCare Program — a newly defined health program designed to safeguard the well-being of the nation's most decorated heroes – Medal of Honor Recipients and their families.

Timed with National Medal of Honor Day, officials said this collaboration underscores CVS Health's commitment to honoring those who have made unparalleled sacrifices in service to our country.

Through a $100,000 donation, officials said CVS Health will energize and empower the HonorCare Program to provide a comprehensive range of health care services, including mental health support, companion care, and assistance for the long-term well-being of the 61 living Medal of Honor Recipients and their families.

Officials said this essential collaboration ensures these extraordinary individuals receive the holistic care and dignity they have earned through their sacrifices.

"This contribution from CVS Health is not only incredibly generous – it's vital," said Medal of Honor Recipient and CMOHS President Britt Slabinski. "The journey of a Medal of Honor Recipient doesn't end after the battle. The lasting physical and emotional tolls persist long after.”

Slabinski added, “Thanks to CVS Health, we can now provide the care that these heroes need to heal, recover, and live fulfilling lives, all while continuing to inspire our nation by sharing their stories."

"At CVS Health, we believe in honoring those who have selflessly served our country, and we are deeply proud to support the Congressional Medal of Honor Society in providing the care these heroes deserve," said Len Shankman, executive vice president and president, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, CVS Health.

Shankman added, "By working with the Society, we are ensuring that Medal of Honor Recipients and their families receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive, and we hope this inspires others to join us in caring for those who have given so much for our freedom."

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization entrusted with the care, preservation, and protection of the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military award for valor in combat.

Chartered by Congress in 1958, the Society is exclusively comprised of living Medal of Honor recipients who embody the values of courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship.

The Society fulfills its mission through outreach, education, and preservation initiatives, including the Medal of Honor Character Development Program, Citizen Honors Awards, and the Medal of Honor Museum.

The Society is located aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.