A New Start: Sgt. Jonathan Maura

Saying want to help veterans is one thing, but it means nothing without backing it up with action. Healing Heroes Network knows this and works hard to provide financial assistance and to connect our Heroes with Providers. After fighting for our country and sacrificing so much, we need to do what we can to ensure our troops have the resources to live a quality life. 

Sgt. Jonathan Maura in what he describes as his "lil' hole."

Which is why we're happy to help people like Sgt. Jonathan Maura. Jonathan had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and was having difficulties finding treatment. Jonathan was adamant about finding a non-medicinal means to help his condition. So he turned to Healing Heroes Network.

South Tampa Chamber Military Honoree of the Month: TSgt. Terry Willis, Jr.

Honoree TSgt. Terry J. Willis, Jr. (right) after being presented
his awards with Col. David Pavey (left) and Healing Heroes
team  member, Denise Greno (middle).

Yesterday, Healing Heroes Team Member, Denise Greno, went to the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce's event to honor TSgt. Terry Willis, Jr. Willis was named South Tampa's Military Honoree of the Month for his outstanding service to his country and his community.

OPINION: Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is a Big Step for America

Today marks a monumental step in equality based on sexual orientation. The 17-year-old law prohibiting homosexuals from openly serving in our military forces, more commonly known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," is going out the window. But does it mean that gays and lesbians will come out of the closet? And even if they want to, should they?

Bike Night at Quaker Steak & Lube

Quaker Steak & Lube was a night filled with bikes, wings, fun, and fundraising for the Healing Heroes Network team! We gathered at the restaurant dubbed "best wings USA" to promote our latest fundraiser 'Harleys for Heroes.' The weather was the epitome of Florida's beauty, and it showed by the size of the crowd. The place was packed! By 7pm all kinds of motorcycles and their riders came for the good music, weather, food, and drink.

Busy as Bees at HHN

Last week was a very busy week for us. On Wednesday HHN went to Quaker Steak & Lube to show off the two motorcycles we're giving away during our "Harleys for Heroes" Sweepstakes. And on Friday, two of our team members at HHN went to a Charity Fair in Tampa while the rest of our team went to our 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Westchase Golf Club.

All of the events were very successful. We met a lot of great people, helped spread the word of Healing Heroes Network, and hopefully got some people to consider how they personally can help wounded veterans.

We'll have a few articles posted here soon about each event, so look forward to those. If you want to know about any upcoming events for Healing Heroes Network, go to our events pages at our website or the event page on this blog.

HHN Remembers 9/11: Bookkeeper, Rosie

Rosie recalls when she first heard about the terrorist attacks and the one thing she couldn't get off her mind: family.

These videos are part of the "HHN Remembers 9/11" series. Please send us your stories and videos to help us honor those who died in the attacks and the wars that followed. You can email them to brittany@healingheroes.org, put them in the comments on this blog, or post them on our Facebook wall.

HHN Remembers 9/11: Administrative Assistant, Sarah

Sarah remembers being in school when 9/11 happened and the chaos and emotions that followed.

These videos are part of the "HHN Remembers 9/11" series. Please send us your stories and videos to help us honor those who died in the attacks and the wars that followed. You can email them to brittany@healingheroes.org, put them in the comments on this blog, or post them on our Facebook wall.

HHN Remembers 9/11: Administrative Assistant, Brittany

Brittany shares her story of experiencing 9/11 as a child.

These videos are part of the "HHN Remembers 9/11" series. Please send us your stories and videos to help us honor those who died in the attacks and the wars that followed. You can email them to brittany@healingheroes.org, put them in the comments on this blog, or post them on our Facebook wall.



HHN Remembers 9/11: Community Outreach Manager, Denise

Denise reads us a poem about the terrorist attacks and her message to the victims and soldiers who fight today for America.

These videos are part of the "HHN Remembers 9/11" series. Please send us your stories and videos to help us honor those who died in the attacks and the wars that followed. You can email them to brittany@healingheroes.org, put them in the comments on this blog, or post them on our Facebook wall.

HHN Remembers 9/11: Development Manager, Sarah

Continuing our week of remembering 9/11, Sarah, our development manager, talks about how she experienced the tragedy of the terrorist attacks as a senior in high school.

These videos are part of the "HHN Remembers 9/11" series. Please send us your stories and videos to help us honor those who died in the attacks and the wars that followed. You can email them to brittany@healingheroes.org, put them in the comments on this blog, or post them on our Facebook wall.



HHN Remembers 9/11: Executive Director Stacey Spiegel

To start off our remembrance videos of September 11th, 2001, here is our message from Executive Director of Healing Heroes Network, Stacey Spiegel.

These videos are part of the "HHN Remembers 9/11" series. Please send us your stories and videos to help us honor those who died in the attacks and the wars that followed. You can email them to brittany@healingheroes.org, put them in the comments on this blog, or post them on our Facebook wall.

Suicide Prevention Week

If you haven't already heard, this week is Suicide Prevention Week. While soldiers may return home alive, many of them experience depression or PTSD. And unfortunately, too many will go on to attempt suicide.

We Remember

Almost ten years ago our nation was shaken hard, but it did not fall. In remembrance of all the men and women who lost their lives in the tragic attacks of 9/11 and the wars that followed, HHN will be making videos of how we experienced that day, how it changed us, and what we hope for the future.


We'll post these videos during the week of 9/11, starting Sunday through Friday. Feel free to make your own videos and post them on our Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and tag them #WeRemember911.

It is our duty as survivors to make sure we honor the victims of 9/11 by becoming a stronger, better nation while.

We remember 9/11, and we'll never forget.

Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day is a time of friends, food, and fun. But while you're all out having a good time, don't forget that safety is always an issue. It is estimated that an average of 400 people die in traffic-related instances alone during Labor Day weekend. And that's not to mention boating, grilling, and alcohol-related deaths.

After a Long Hiatus from Blogger...

Sorry about the long break between postings. Five months is a quite a while, but we've done a lot during that time. A lot of fundraisers, new Heroes and Providers have been added to our network, and a couple new hires to help our growing nonprofit.

To hear the recent stuff we've been up to, we'll be putting out our Autumn edition newsletter in late September, so look out for that coming up. In the meantime, we'll post teasers to our articles, news about HHN, and news of interest for our veterans, their families, medical providers, and just the average Joe who is interested in military news.

Glad to be back and hope to be posting again soon!

Sincerely,
HHN