Heroes Ranch: Helping Heroes Hunt
CCM Regional VP and Branch Manager Freeman Sawyer isn’t just making homeownership dreams come true. He’s also fulfilling dreams for injured and disabled heroes who have sacrificed so much for our country. In 2020, Freeman founded Heroes Ranch with a mission to make dreams of healing and outdoor adventures a reality.
About Freeman:
Freeman grew up in Texas where his father, both grandfathers and uncles were in the Military. Freeman and his wife, Susan, also have a son with autism, which gave him a special understanding of the isolation aspect of dealing with a disability. His passion for spending time with his family hunting, fishing and shooting led to a dream to make these activities possible for heroes with all abilities and special needs.
Heroes Ranch:
Located 90 minutes east of Dallas, Heroes Ranch is home to 450 acres of hunting grounds and top-notch facilities ideal for hunting, fishing, camping, nature walks and many outdoor activities. Heroes Ranch is ADA-compliant and offers a complete fleet of adaptive vehicles, outdoor wheelchairs, ramps and specialized guns.
The ranch is open to heroes of all backgrounds from the Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, First Responders, Gold Star Families and Special Needs Families. Through the generosity of sponsors and donors, individuals are invited for a memorable, all-expenses-paid, three-day trip.
Freeman’s mission is clear: “We take great pride in hosting these heroes and their families for a unique opportunity to enjoy nature and the outdoors with a sense of freedom and peace they may not have experienced before.”
A Hero’s Story at Heroes Ranch:
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jim Weber lived a life of service and strength long before ALS changed his path. Diagnosed in 2012, he is now quadriplegic — but far from finished.
Jim’s mission, the Super 10, aims to make him the first para or quadriplegic to harvest ten of North America’s iconic big game species. A daunting goal for anyone — unthinkable for someone with ALS. But Jim is no ordinary man.
When he arrived at Heroes Ranch, with nothing but grit and modified tools, Jim stunned everyone, harvesting a Fallow buck and an Axis doe. But the real impact wasn’t just in the hunt — it was in his resilience, his presence and his help in developing adaptive gear for future Heroes.
Jim’s story is also a family story. ALS has haunted the Webers for decades. His father died from it. Six siblings have also been diagnosed, several have already passed. Twenty nieces and nephews now live with the genetic risk.
Yet, the Webers endure. They fight. And they inspire.
On his final day at the Ranch, Jim said: “Heroes Ranch is the nicest, most truly adaptive ranch I’ve ever visited. The side-by-side ride? I haven’t felt that kind of freedom in nearly a decade. It was AWESOME.”
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