Veterans with Disabilities Will Benefit from an Eagle Scout Service Project
by Mike Matzinger
Hunter Diaz-Reyna is using his Eagle Scout service project to fund and build a greenhouse that will support therapeutic gardening for veterans recovering from traumatic brain injuries and polytrauma.
Partnering with the San Antonio Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program and Soldiers’ Angels, his goal is to create a year-round growing space that overcomes Texas weather challenges and gives veterans a consistent, hands-on path to recovery. These programs play a critical role in helping bridge the gap between acute care and returning to everyday life.
To bring the project to life, he tapped into one of the city’s most recognizable traditions. Fiesta medals. By designing and selling custom medals for $10, he has already raised more than $1,200, with momentum continuing to build.
For Diaz-Reyna, this work is deeply personal. He comes from a family with a long history of military service across the Army, Air Force, and Navy, and this project reflects that legacy in action.
The greenhouse is expected to be completed before Thanksgiving, but the impact will last far beyond that timeline.