Wednesday, October 26, 2011

1st National Day of the Deployed

Today marks the 1st National "Day of the Deployed." The day is one of awareness of military personnel deployed in our current wars. Some locations are having events for this day, but since this is the 1st National celebration of it, few people know of its existence.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Car Accidents Leading Cause of Death for Veterans Recently Returned Home

Think you know the leading cause of death for military personnel in their first year home from the war? You might be surprised.


Friday, October 7, 2011

Silvio's Brazilian BBQ Supports HHN

Silvio's Brazilian BBQ booth supporting
 Healing Heroes Network
Healing Heroes Network was the official charity of Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ for the “The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair” in California. There were over 45,000 attendees from Oct. 1st to Oct. 2nd. Silvio's raised awareness and over $1000 for HHN! Thank you Silvio's Brazilian BBQ for supporting HHN and our Heroes!

If you are interested in supporting Healing Heroes Network or putting on a fundraiser, please contact Sarah@healingheroes.org, and make sure to say where you heard of us. Healing Heroes is a nationwide charity, so no matter what state you're in, HHN and our Veterans are happy to take your help!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Apps to Help Vets with PTSD: a Review of PTSD Coach

At HHN, I am definitely the technology nerd. I love learning about new software, using social media, following online trends, the works. So, when I heard that the VA helped develop an app for those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), I was very excited to see what it had to offer.