Welcome to the Bleed Awhile family! My name is Cole Christiansen and I graduated from West Point in 2020. I was commissioned into the Army as a field artillery officer, however my path to service was temporarily delayed. Upon graduating I was fortunate enough to pursue a career in the NFL and signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as a linebacker. Once my tenure in the NFL comes to a close I will return to the active duty Army and serve in my original role as a field artillery officer. I decided while I'm still playing that I wanted to create something special that can build a bridge between the worlds of athletes, soldiers, and anyone else with a warrior mentality fighting the good fight in their daily lives. A clothing brand that showcases the values these worlds share...grit, tenacity, bravery, teamwork, and a never say die mentality. Beyond that, I wanted to create a platform that benefits some of the greatest veteran non-profit organizations, so we will use a portion of all sales revenue to help our soldiers and their families. Thank you for your support of the brand and assume your place in the Bleed Awhile ranks!