United Through Reading is a non-profit that offers active duty military service members the opportunity to pre-record themselves reading books to their children at home. The program's mission is to keep the...

8 years ago, Bill Kochevar's life changed drastically. While on a 150-mile bike ride, Bill collided with a mail truck; the accident resulted in him becoming a quadriplegic. Bill thought he'd never be able to move or do...

After 36 years in the military, U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Luciano Yulfo ended his career in Afghanistan when a bomb shattered his left leg, leaving him disabled and soon to be without a leg. His 27-year-old daughter...

Every two years Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, Connecticut displays thousands of flags in honor and remembrance of the American men and women who've fallen in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The site is...

This Memorial Day Weekend we celebrate a Triple Amputee Veteran that lives life to the fullest!



He's a third generation military man whose passion for his country led him to serve in the Marines. While serving in...

PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder affects about 8 million American adults. Typically, members of the military who are exposed to war/combat are at the highest risk of developing PTSD. Here are just four of the many...

In the town of Wilton, Connecticut, soccer has made a huge impact. Sitting in the town center is a collection basket filled with soccer balls. These soccer balls will make a very unique journey around the world to reach the hands...

While serving in Afghanistan in 2010, Marine Corporal Juan Dominquez lost both legs and his right arm in an explosion. He may have lost 3 limbs, but it hasn't stopped him from pursuing his dreams.



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There may be no right answer on how to grieve a loved one, but Michael G. Reagan has found a way to help.



Michael Reagan is a portrait artist and a Vietnam veteran. 13 years ago he started drawing portraits of the...

The Human Library is not your typical library. Yes, there are stories waiting to be shared, but not in the way that you're used to.



The Human Library is a global movement, where you can check out HUMAN books! It is...

Dogs are known for being loyal, lovable, and big-hearted by nature, which is why we all want what's best for them. One woman who knows this better than most is former Israeli army intelligence officer, best-selling author, and...

Dogs are known for being loyal, lovable, and big-hearted by nature, which is why we all want what's best for them. One woman who knows this better than most is former Israeli army intelligence officer, best-selling author, and...

Passions speak to the heart and soul and undoubtedly add to a person’s overall well-being. For actress, director, businesswoman, and mother, Melissa Joan Hart, one of her passions is Operation Shower. Founded in 2007, Operation...

The Human Hug Project is made up of three people with three different lives, but all face one obstacle- PTSD. Together, they are the Human Hug Project. Ian Michael is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Gino Greganti is a veteran of...

AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization that helps amputees find freedom on the water! It was established to promote, inspire, educate and rehabilitate (PIER™) adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities. Dana Cummings, Executive...

This former Starbucks attorney stopped at nothing to follow her dreams! Paula Boggs is not only a former Starbucks executive but also an Army Airborne veteran who decided to trade in her incredibly successful career to pursue her...

What is the REAL meaning for Memorial Day? Every Memorial Day we get a long weekend, spend time with friends and family, BBQ’s and take boat rides, but forget so often what this day is REALLY for. On Memorial Day, we need to remember...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, can be extremely difficult for anyone who has dealt with a serious trauma; more specifically for veterans. Project Welcome Home Troops began in 2006 when several trauma relief trainers from the...

Dr. Vince Patton was the first African American Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard; and this all happened by CHANCE. When he was a teen, his dream was to follow his brother’s Navy footsteps. He went to enlist, but walked...

Brittney's loss of her marine husband inspired her to build a business to benefit veterans! At age 20, Brittney met, fell in love with and married Hunter Hogan, a young United States Marine. They moved from San Diego to North...

Brittney's loss of her marine husband inspired her to build a business to benefit veterans! At age 20, Brittney met, fell in love with and married Hunter Hogan, a young United States Marine. They moved from San Diego to North...

When a soldier is deployed on duty, what happens to their pets? What if they don't have a family to care for them while they are gone? That's where Dogs on Deployment comes in. They are a national 501(c)(3) non-profit providing...

When a soldier is deployed on duty, what happens to their pets? What if they don't have a family to care for them while they are gone? That's where Dogs on Deployment comes in. They are a national 501(c)(3) non-profit providing...

When a soldier is deployed on duty, what happens to their pets? What if they don't have a family to care for them while they are gone? That's where Dogs on Deployment comes in. They are a national 501(c)(3) non-profit providing...