A Message From The Founders
A Message from the Co-Founders of Hidden Wounds It’s hard to believe it has been six months since Hidden Wounds began operations. In that time, we have experienced many exciting situations, met some of the most incredible people in the world, and yes, even saved the lives of 3 veterans while assisting in getting help [...]
Fundraiser at The Loose Cockaboose
This Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 7-9 PM, the fantastic team at The Loose Cockaboose is sponsoring a fundraiser for HW! $5 donation at the door, a free HW cup, and one free drink. Live music by the Whiskey Review.
Rememberance Of Our Founding
On this special day, we remember Marine, Lance Corporal Mills Palmer Bigham, as he would have been 24 years old today.
He was born, April 8, 1986 and succumbed to his hidden wounds on October 19, 2009.
Congressman Joe Wilson supports Hidden Wounds
“Hidden Wounds is a safety net for veterans and is working beside the VA by providing emergency and immediate temporary care needed. Our veterans and their families have sacrificed so much for our nation. We owe them the highest level of respect and gratitude, and that begins by taking care of our wounded when they return home.” – Joe Wilson
Fatz Cafe’ Pancake Benefit Breakfast, Saturday March 6th
Hidden Wounds would like for you to join us for a pancake benefit at Fatz Café on Forest Drive in Columbia, SC, Saturday morning, March 6, 2010 from 7:30-10:30am. Tickets are $8.00 per person and proceeds will go towards immediate psychological injury treatments for veterans and military personnel in need.
WLTX Interview
Hidden Wounds will be featured an upcoming in an upcoming story on WLTX channel 19 in Columbia, SC. Below are some photos of the interview at Clark’s Office on Monday night with founder Anna Bigham, and Hidden Wounds Fireteam Leaders Dan Ramsey and Steven Diaz. Share information from Hidden Wounds:
Many veterans not getting enough treatment for PTSD
ScienceDaily (Feb. 12, 2010) — Although the Department of Veteran Affairs is rolling out treatments nationwide as fast as possible to adequately provide for newly diagnosed PTSD patients, there are still significant barriers to veterans getting a full course of PTSD treatment. The study is published in the latest issue of theJournal of Traumatic Stress. [...]
Brother’s suicide inspires founding of Hidden Wounds
Brother’s suicide inspires founding of Hidden Wounds to help combat veterans COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2010) – In the aftermath of her brother’s suicide, Anna Bigham vowed to find a way to help other combat veterans and their families battle the demons of war. So, with friends and family, Bigham founded Hidden Wounds, a non-profit organization [...]
Marine’s suicide shines light on depression
Mills Bigham was a 19-year-old Marine in Iraq when he made his first kill.While on a foot patrol, someone hurled a grenade at Bigham’s squad. Bigham, who was at the point, turned and fired.”I pulled the trigger quickly, twice. Pop … pop,” the Columbia Marine wrote in his journal.
Mills’ Battle with PTSD
On Veterans Day, November 10, 2009, WIS-TV in Columbia, S.C. ran a story on Mills’ battle with PTSD, resulting from his two tours serving with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment in Iraq. For more stories from WIS visit wistv.com Mills’ Hidden Wounds from Hidden Wounds on Vimeo. Share information from Hidden Wounds:
