Long-term care for our nation’s severely wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans (SM/Vs) and their families presents formidable challenges. Besides physical trauma, conditions like traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder require sustained, lifelong support. While federal systems provide acute and rehabilitative care, gaps may emerge in managing the chronic and social complexities…
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A Non-Profit Case Management Model: Impact on Severely Wounded,Ill, and Injured Service Members and Veteran Well-Being
Long-term care for our nation’s severely wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans (SM/Vs) and their families presents formidable challenges. Besides physical trauma, conditions…
Retired Marine Colonel, Cancer Survivor Gears Up for His 570th Marathon: ‘Great Sense of Purpose’
Ret. Marine Col. Hank Donigan is running in the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 25, his 570th marathon as a cancer and PTSD survivor. Source: Military.com
Marine veteran’s coffee business gives back to those who served
Operation Coffee is the creation of Sam Floyd, a Marine veteran who started the business nearly a decade ago during a period of mental health struggles following his service. Now he is giving back to the organization that helped him. Source: WBAY Action News 2
A roadside bomb made this Army vet a triple amputee- adaptive surfing gave him a new life
Six years after he returned from Afghanistan, Martinez began competing in adaptive surfing. He hasn’t stopped. He credits Semper Fi & America’s Fund, a nonprofit that assists ill and injured service members, veterans, and their families, with supporting his pursuit of adaptive sports. Source: We Are The Mighty
Celebrating National Service Dog Month
KTLA-5 News celebrated National Service Dog Month with Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient Davey Lind. Source: KTLA-5
9/11 Inspired Hoosier Marine’s service
As the nation marks 25 years since the attacks, Bleill said the anniversary is about more than a single day. Source: Fox 59 News
Inspiring others through service
Josh Bleill shares his inspiring story, why he chose to serve after the events of 9/11, and why he now works for the the non-profit that has stood by his side since his injury. Source: Fox 59 News
Army veteran describes how 9/11 inspired him to serve
Army veteran, Logan Brokaw, describes how the events of 9/11 inspired him to serve. Source: 13 News Now
The American Spirit of Service
AlignLife Chiropractor and Natural Health Center’s Dr. Dustin “Biggs” Biggerstaff continues a life of service through healing, advocacy, and endurance. Source: Stroll Magazine
Strength in Asking | A Purple Heart Family’s Story of Survival
After surviving an IED blast in Iraq that caused 80% body burns and an arm amputation, Purple Heart recipient John Chrzanowski and his wife, Catherine, thought physical rehab was their biggest battle. But the hardest hurdle was asking for help when costs stacked up. Source: FOX News Radio, Searching For Heroes With Benjamin Hall
Lifting the Burden
Organization comes to the aid of injured combat veterans in numerous ways, forging new paths to heath and independence. Source: Modern Metals
America’s 250th: Turning Pain into Purpose
What does Independence Day mean to someone who nearly died protecting it? As America marks its historic 250th birthday, host Benjamin Hall sits down with Navy veteran Thomas Henderson to reflect on a very different milestone. For Thomas, the Fourth of July is exactly 16 years since he survived a devastating 50-pound blast in Afghanistan.…
