November 17, 2008
Posted by Claire
Survivor Corp
Check out the banner to the left (embedded with books for soldiers and operation gratitude.) This is form an organization called Survivor Corp. Here’s an excerpt from a recent blog entry on their site:
Homecoming Is A Process, Not A Parade
Nov 17, 2008
U.S. Army Captain (Retired) Scott Quilty knows first hand about the challenge of recovering from both the wounds of war. On October 1, 2006, Scott was on patrol in Iraq when he was severely injured by an improvised explosive device.“I lost my arm and my leg in Iraq, but I gained a sense of self. The toughest part for me was answering some of those existential questions, ‘How am I going to go on from here, and how will I take care of my family?’ Now I am working to rise above my circumstance and give back to others.”
Scott joined Survivor Corps in 2008 as the manager of the U.S. Program. The U.S. Program links veterans and service members to each other for support. “I know from personal experience that some of the best help comes from those who have been there too,” explains Quilty.
Of the more than one and a half million Americans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan, an estimated 20% have reported symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or major depression. Roughly 200,000 veterans are homeless, and the suicide rate among service members and veterans is the highest it has been since the Vietnam War. READ MORE
Stop by Survivor Corp when you get a chance and donate if you are able.
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November 17, 2008
Thanks for this one, Claire. I have been planning to write on them, but you beat me to it. I’ll cross-post yours on my other “homes” if you don’t mind..:)
November 18, 2008
I don’t mind at all, of course. I think they will appreciate the links. I will write the person who contacted me to let them know.
November 18, 2008
Ignore the name on the previous comment … that was actually Claire. I don’t know why the “machine” sometimes switches our names. :rolleyes
November 18, 2008
rofl
Have cross-posted it on TB, AT, WUA, SA NY and MBVD!
:ch
November 18, 2008
I didn’t even realize that. If Mr. Hooah! ever sounds girly it’s because I am accidentally posting under his name.
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