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OUR MISSION / OUR PEOPLE
A local beginning.
A lasting commitment.
Our mission is simple: Help Veterans Heal, Live and Thrive.
Explore our story: Our people · Milestones · Community in action
A small beginning. A practical need.
The story began before the nonprofit. In 2018, Ryder and Tami Gaston opened Cryo-eeze in a 500-square-foot space inside a gym. As Veterans began visiting, a practical barrier became clear: even discounted sessions could be difficult to afford regularly.
Cryoeeze22 was formed in 2021 to bring community fundraising to that access problem. A move to a larger space in 2022 was followed by a July grand opening supported by silent auctions and raffles. Neighbors, Veterans and local supporters helped turn the mission into an ongoing community effort.
Donations, partnerships and community events help make wellness services more accessible.
Cryoeeze22 Inc. is the nonprofit focus of this website. CryoFit LLC, doing business as Cryo-eeze, is a service provider for the nonprofit program. The team welcomes questions about current provider arrangements and how nonprofit support is used.
PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION
Service is part of our story.
Our board roster is current. Our original website also recognized the at-large, event team and advisors listed below. Those additional listings are preserved as historical recognition.
Board roster
- Ryder Gaston
United States Air Force background - River Gaston
United States Air Force background - Renee Cameron Paul
United States Navy background - Ed Marquis
United States Army background - Thomas DeLuca Jr
United States Marine Corps background - Joey Deeb
Listed as owner, Templar Construction - Dale Cloutier
United States Navy background; listed as a VFW commander
At-large, event team & advisors
- Tami Gaston
Listed as owner, Cryoeeze - Chealsey Gaston
United States Air Force background; listed as manager, Cryoeeze - Remington Gaston
Listed as owner, Cryoeeze - Mike Constantine
United States Marine Corps background - David Christopher
United States Army background - Tim Havlock
Listed as CEO, D429 Entertainment; CTO, Rare Drop - Dr. Miriam Steil
Listed as educator, Rasmussen University - Helen Marquis
Listed as owner, Meraki Xpressions
MILESTONES / COMMUNITY IN ACTION
Our history & milestones.
Jump to: Hurricane recovery · Christmas 2025 · Recognition · Gala & golf archives
Cryoeeze22 grew from a practical need: helping Veterans access wellness services they could not regularly afford. Since then, community fundraising and hands-on help have brought the Gaston family, the Cryoeeze22 board and community helpers together around that commitment.
January 14, 2021
A nonprofit built around access
Cryoeeze22 was incorporated as a Florida nonprofit, with recognition as a 501(c)(3) public charity following that year. The mission was simple: Help Veterans Heal, Live and Thrive.
July 2022
More room for the mission
After the service provider, Cryo-eeze, moved into a larger space, a July grand opening brought neighbors, Veterans and supporters together. Silent auctions and raffles helped build community support for the nonprofit mission.
September 29, 2023
Our first Gala
The inaugural Cryoeeze22 Gala brought people together to support access to wellness services. It began a tradition that would grow into four Galas by October 2026.
April 30, 2024
Ryder’s service recognized in Congress
Congressman Gus Bilirakis recognized Ryder Gaston’s community service through Cryoeeze22 in the Congressional Record, highlighting the family’s commitment to helping Veterans and connecting people with support.
May 4, 2024
The first Heroes Golf Tournament
Our inaugural Heroes Golf Tournament gave golfers and supporters another way to take part in the mission. It was the first of three tournaments held through 2026.
2024–2025
Helping neighbors recover
After the 2024 hurricanes, the Gaston family, the Cryoeeze22 board and community helpers took part in cleanup and recovery work. Support continued through meal deliveries, help rebuilding homes and a donation center that helped families replace furniture and essential belongings.
December 13, 2024
Coming together after the storms
Hurricanes delayed our second Annual Gala, but the community came together at Kontos Hall in December. The gathering continued a growing tradition of support during a difficult recovery period.
January–February 2025
Practical help, beyond the immediate crisis
A January 29 public update shared that Cryoeeze22 had donated a vehicle to a Veteran affected by the hurricanes. By February 27, our public update reported more than 3,000 meals provided since the hurricanes. Donation-center support and home-restoration work continued.
May 17, 2025
The second Heroes Golf Tournament
The second Heroes Golf Tournament brought golfers and supporters together again, continuing a tradition of community support for the mission.
June 9, 2025
Tami’s dedication honored
Congressman Gus Bilirakis honored Tami Gaston’s contributions through Cryoeeze22 and the family’s practical relief work following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Her commitment is part of the foundation of this shared mission.
September 13, 2025
Our third Annual Gala
Supporters gathered at Kontos Hall for the third Annual Gala, continuing the community’s commitment to the mission.
December 2025
Helping make Christmas brighter
Our Christmas campaign exceeded its $6,500 fundraising goal and secured all requested gifts for local children through Pasco Kids First. Its December thank-you confirmed that children received the items on their wish lists.
March 26, 2026
A 2026 Hero Among Us
Congressman Gus Bilirakis recognized Ryder Gaston as a 2026 Hero Among Us. The Congressional Record also acknowledged Tami, Remington, River and Chealsey Gaston and their work supporting access to free wellness services.
May 9, 2026
Three tournaments, continued support
The third Annual Golf Tournament took place at Seven Springs Golf & Country Club. Golfers and supporters returned for another day together in support of Cryoeeze22.
June 2026
Our story in Hometown Heroes
City Lifestyle’s Hometown Heroes feature highlighted Ryder Gaston among local Veterans serving their community. The story included the Gaston family’s work and commitment to free wellness access.
October 8, 2026
14,446 recorded sessions
By this reporting date, Cryoeeze22’s records showed 14,446 wellness sessions across Veterans, Active Military, Law Enforcement and Firefighters. This is a session count, not a count of unique people or independently audited outcomes.
October 17, 2026
Our fourth Annual Gala
The fourth Annual Gala marked another year of people coming together for the mission. Thank you to the supporters and community helpers who have helped carry this work forward.
These recognitions honor community service. They are not endorsements by Congress or the publisher of any specific treatment.
See recorded sessions and stewardship → Explore Gala history →
Practical help when it matters
Alongside four Galas and three golf tournaments, the Gaston family, the Cryoeeze22 board and community helpers have supported hurricane-affected neighbors, helped rebuild homes, delivered thousands of meals and thousands of bottles of water, and supplied furniture for several homes through the donation center.
This is community work carried forward together, from immediate needs to the practical steps of recovery.
Read our February 2025 community-recovery update ↗
Visit the donation center in our February 2025 video ↗
Read Pasco Kids First’s Christmas thank-you ↗
These links share historical updates on Facebook. They do not announce current collection hours or a new relief campaign.
RESTORE | RECOVER | RENEW.
There is a place for you here.
Bring your time, your support or a question. Start with the path that fits you.
CRYOEEZE22 INC.
Veteran-centered nonprofit
New Port Richey, Florida