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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:
Courage Within Me
Dear Hidden Wounds supporter, I have been incredibly pleased with the growth of Hidden Wounds in the short time since its creation. While I recognize that it become a business that seeks to help and serve those who have paid the ultimate form of servitude to our country, I also think it is important to [...]
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 [...]
Making A Difference!
Dear Hidden Wounds Supporters, The past few weeks and months have been a whirlwind of excitement as Hidden Wounds has gotten off the ground. We had high expectations, but never thought things would come together this quickly, nor did we think we would get the publicity that we have. All of these are blessings [...]
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.
Pancake Benefit
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. Bring your family and friends and enjoy delicious pancakes by Fatz Cafe while learning about Hidden Wounds! Get educated about PTSD, TBI, suicide prevention and danger signs! Learn how you can help make a difference! Support our American heroes and Hidden Wounds on March 6, 2010! To go plates, brochures, flyers, t-shirts, car magnets, and friendly faces will be available!
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:
Mills’ First Kill: The Beginning
Let me tell you about my first kill, so you can understand the way death may or may not affect the living party. It took place in Hit, Iraq, on February 13th, 2006. I was on point, patrolling south, and searching for IEDs on the Main Service Road. I was doing everything a 19 year old does [...]