They’ve fought for us over there; isn’t it time we fought for them here at home?
Last year, over 6,000 American veterans took their own lives. That’s an average of 18 a day, right here, on American soil! That’s an annual toll that nearly equals the total number of American service men and women who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan, from 2001 to the present! Are you shocked yet? Well, [...]
Fluor Foundation supports Hidden Wounds
FLUOR is a FORTUNE 500 company that delivers engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance (EPCM), and project management to governments and clients in diverse industries around the world. For nearly a century, clients have selected Fluor as their company of choice to complete challenging projects in remote parts of the world. Founded as a construction company [...]
Bullets & Bandaids: Behind the Eyes of Combat War Veterans
Bullets & Bandaids: Behind the Eyes of Combat War Veterans Columbia, S.C. – On January 31, 2012, local artists will showcase works inspired by combat veterans’ stories at Bullets & Bandaids, an art show honoring local war veterans, from 6 – 10 p.m. at 701 Whaley in downtown Columbia, SC. Robert LeHeup, PIENSA: Art Company’s [...]
“For us, the war — the actual fighting might be over — however, the scars visible and invisible we carry on,” said Diaz. “Especially those that are invisible.”
DIAZ12.11WISTVWatch Video Here COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – After nearly 9 years, 4,500 Americans dead and billions of dollars spent, the US Military is leaving Iraq. There was a small ceremony on the outskirts of Baghdad Thursday. About 4,000 troops remain, but the Iraqi military is officially on its own. The thousands of men and women [...]
Hidden Wounds: A Soldier’s Burden…GET YOUR COPY OF THE BOOK TODAY!
U.S. military vets are coming home. Their visible scars are evident; what you don’t see is their Hidden Wounds. This book is sounding a warning to act now before Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) explodes in America’s families and communities. Hidden Wounds: A Soldier’s Burden shows how the inner trials of a US Serviceman can haunt [...]
2011 Reception and Silent Auction to benefit Hidden Wounds
We would like to thank all of the organizations and everyone in who attended our first ever Reception and Silent Auction to benefit Hidden Wounds on Saturday evening. It was a great event that wouldn’t have been possible without your support. See the full photo gallery from the event after the jump, by clicking on [...]
Hidden Wounds Reception and Silent Auction
Event Registration Online for Hidden Wounds Reception and Silent Auction with honored guest and speaker, Major General James E. Livingston, Medal of Honor Recipient
Shoulder-to-Shoulder
Check out the video series “Shoulder to Shoulder” produced by the U.S. Army. This demonstrates the leaps and bounds that have been made in the efforts of suicide prevention within our United States Armed Forces.
The Augusta Chronicle, Friday, September 9, 2011
Hidden Wounds seeks to raise awareness of veterans’ suicides Nonprofit offers peer counseling By Kyle Martin Staff Writer Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 Anna Bigham recognized the signs of her brother’s pending suicide. He withdrew from his friends, cut his arms, abused alcohol. Photos Back | Next Diaz Back | Next Bigham [...]
2011 Salute to the Troops Concert
Hidden Wounds is honored to be a part of Operation Homefront’s 2011 Salute to the Troops Concert September 10, 2011, 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Location: Fort Jackson-Hilton Field Contact: Operation Homefront of South Carolina — (803) 465-3284 Kellie Pickler Live in Concert Hilton Field, gates open at 5 pm and concert begins 7 pm. [...]
Lowcountry Lt. Dan Weekend
Date: September 14 – 18, 2011 Time: Various times Location: Various locations The Independence Fund is sponsoring a second Lt. Dan Weekend in Beaufort from September 14 – 18, 2011. Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will headline the event. The Lt. Dan Weekend provides an opportunity for more than 100 severely wounded veterans [...]
*UPDATE* “Hidden Wounds: A Soldier’s Burden” To Be Released on Nov. 15
“Hidden Wounds: A Soldier’s Burden” which is co-authored by Nate Brookshire, a soldier currently stationed at Fort Jackson, will launch Nov. 15. The book will be sold in Barnes and Nobles, online and on the Hidden Wounds website! The book is a fiction based on real life events and discusses issues of PTSD, addiction, and [...]
The Dirty Lowdown Benefit Show for Hidden Wounds
This month The Dirty Lowdown has chosen to support Hidden Wounds as part of their TDL CARES project. Please come show your support for Hidden Wounds on Aug. 12 at The House in 5 Points. The show begins at 8 p.m. This means that proceeds from shows and all merchandise purchased will go to support [...]
Macy’s Shop for a Cause
Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $38 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your chance to be part of this monumental event on Saturday, August 27, 2011. Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community [...]
Hidden Wounds: A Soldier’s Burden
Hidden Wounds would like to support Nate Brookshire and Marius Tecoanta in the release of their book Hidden Wounds: A Soldier’s Burden later this year. The book is a fiction based on real life events and discusses issues of PTSD, addiction, and suicide prevention and awareness. Brookshire is currently stationed at Fort Jackson and Hidden [...]
L.I.M.E Charleston
June 11, 2011 “A Historical Perspective of Food in SC!” Dinner to benefit Wounded Warriors, The Charging Charlie Red Horse Booster Club & Hidden Wounds! Location: Air Force Base, North Charleston 5:00pm to 10:00pm ALL-INCLUSIVE For tickets visit: http://www.limeincharleston.com/charleston-limes.html Cocktails The Early Years (Native American Indian): Chef Travis James, Blu Pre-Colonial (pre 1670) : [...]
KennyGate 2011
Hidden Wounds has partnered up with WCOS 97.5 for KennyGate 2011! May 19th @ The Colonial Life Arena Parking Lot Gates open at 10am Performances by recording artists Due West and Sarah Darling Best Tailgate setup wins Concert AND Sandbar Tickets Free goodies from Hidden Wounds Organization The 97.5 WCOS official After Party at Wild [...]
Fatz Cafe Pancake Breakfast
Fatz Cafe’ Pancake Benefit Breakfast, Saturday May 21st Hidden Wounds would like for you to join us for a pancake benefit at Fatz Café on Forest Drive in Columbia, S.C. on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 7:30-10:30am. Tickets are $7.00 per person and proceeds will go towards immediate psychological injury treatments for veterans and military [...]
Tickets are still available! Support us May 14, 2011
There are still tickets available! t Honor and Support Your South Carolina Veterans t 2011 Palmetto Patriots’ Ball The Blue Star Mothers of the Midlands are hosting the 3rd Annual Palmetto Patriots’ Ball on May 14, 2011 at the Medallion Center in Columbia, SC. The event will raise money to support our South Carolina Veterans. This year’s [...]
Poker Run hosted by U.S. Military Veterans Motorcycle Club
The U.S. Military Vets, Midlands Chapter is proud to sponsor the Hidden Wounds benefit poker run on April 23, 2011. Registration begins at 1100 at Harley Haven. Single riders $10 Double riders $15 Everyone is welcome. All proceeds from the poker run go to Hidden Wounds. After party begins 1700 at the USMV Clubhouse [...]
American Legion Fashion Show and Lunch
Support Hidden Wounds by attending a Fashion show and lunch hosted by The American Legion Auxillary Unit 28 in Spartanburg, S.C. Fashion from KT Pebbles will be showcased and attendees will have an opportunity to win door prizes and discount coupons. The event will take place on March 19th from 11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m. [...]
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