…previous home was a non-adapted apartment, Glen was forced to wear his prosthetic at all times. He often became discouraged because the apartment was not suited to his needs, making it difficult to recover. Glen feels relieved now that he is able to use his wheelchair in his specially adapted custom Homes For Our Troops home. He has the freedom to remove his prosthetic leg and perform tasks around his home, thanks to special adaptations including wider doorways and pull-down…
…landing at his feet. One of the grenades rolled against his right foot and exploded, knocking him down and severely damaging both his legs. After tourniquets were applied by his fellow Soldiers, he was transported to the 31st Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad. He was eventually transported to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he underwent 13 operations including the amputation of both of his legs; one below and one above the knee. In the years after receiving his home,…
…Our Troops home in Texas on Feb. 9, 2013. Jack can access all areas of the home in his wheelchair. He is grateful to all of the donors and volunteers who came forward to help make his life a little easier. Since receiving the home, Jack and his family have been busy. The safety and financial freedom their HFOT home provides has allowed them to travel the country in their RV and add a pool and garage to their home….
…countertops. The single level open floor plan enables him to access every room in the house safely, making daily tasks easier. Without the burden of a mortgage, Kevin can dedicate time to helping other Veterans and amputees through the Eastern Amputee Golf Association’s First Swing clinics. He’s also involved with the PGA Helping Our Patriots Everywhere (HOPE) Program, an organization aimed at introducing golf to Veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. Kevin is the…
…for this amazing life-changing gift. Without your donations, none of this would be possible. I will not take this for granted and will pay it forward every way I can. You gave me freedom and independence. It is men and women like you that make this country so great.” related articles: 2News WDTNN, June 7, 2021 Morris Furniture Company, with the help of the community, is giving a retired veteran a fresh start with 30,000 worth of furniture. Read more….
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