Veterans Day 2015

Dear Friends & Supporters,

Today we encourage you to take a moment to remember our Veterans and all those who have served our nation in the armed forces.  It is because of their service, sacrifice and bravery that we enjoy our freedom today.

"All gave some, some gave all"... It's not just a catchy phrase.  It is the truth that has carried our great nation through many wars and many battles.  We at Healing Heroes Network will forever be grateful for those Heroes who fought, and continue to fight, for our freedom.

As we honor our military veterans for their service and sacrifice today, let us also remember that we must stay vigilant in our support of these brave men and women.

THANK A VETERAN TODAY!

For Our Troops,

The Healing Heroes Network Team 

Cards For Causes

"Personalized Greeting Cards That Benefit the Charity of Your Choice"

Greetings from Healing Heroes Network!

With the holidays right around the corner, it's often the time of year when people want to give more, but the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season leaves US exhausted 

and our WALLETS empty!

YOU can support Healing Heroes Network this season while still handling one of your regular holiday expenses by ordering your cards from "Cards For Causes", and selecting Healing Heroes Network as your benefiting charity!  20% of your card purchase will be donated to helping injured heroes.  That's a great gift of support to our service members in need!

Great for businesses, groups and families, Cards For Causes will give you a head start on your busy holiday season.  Check it out today!

For Our Troops,

The Healing Heroes Network Team

#MilitaryMonday

Greetings from Healing Heroes Network, and HAPPY MONDAY!

There has never been a better time in our country to show support of our military heroes than RIGHT NOW... With the ongoing conflicts overseas as well as the traumatic events happening right here at home, it is time we show our service men and women that we stand behind them in all they do, that we are grateful for their efforts to keep us safe, and that we appreciate their courage and bravery in the line of duty!

Healing Heroes Network proudly supports military personnel injured in the line of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan by providing financial assistance for quality treatment and therapy services that are desperately needed, and are not being provided to them.  Don't our #MilitaryHeroes deserve the best?!  

Visit www.HealingHeroes.org for more information and to see how you can make a difference in the lives of our nation's true American Heroes.

Have a wonderful week!

#TipTuesday - Tips to make every Tuesday, #TroopTuesday !

Here at Healing Heroes Network, everyday is a day to show gratitude and support for our nation's military heroes!  While some of you may share in that gratitude deep down, it may be hard to show your support...  You might not know just how to show your thanks...

We want to help you do just that by sharing some tips with you today on #TipTuesday!

Showing your support it easy, and doesn't have to cost a dime:

- When you see a person in military uniform, simply say "Thank you for your service."

- Send cards and notes to hospitalized veterans and those living in Veteran’s homes

- Ask your elected officials at all levels to recognize our military

- Know a hero stationed overseas?  Distribute a care package list through your neighborhood and let everyone contribute something, include notes from everyone, and send it to them

- Join the RED Friday movement by wearing RED every Friday to:

Remember Everyone Deployed  

- Visit military memorials or cemeteries; place flags or flowers on the graves of fallen heroes

- Fly the American Flag at your house, on your car, or at your place of business

It's easy to Support The Troops! For more information, ideas, and #Tips, 

contact Healing Heroes Network at info@healingheroes.org.

#TroopTuesday #TipTuesday

R.E.D. Friday at Stilt House Brewery

R.E.D. : Remember Everyone Deployed

On Friday, August 28th, join us at Stilt House Brewery in Palm Harbor, FL to honor and Remember Everyone Deployed.

Here are some of the exciting things we will have going on:

 LIVE MUSIC with Bill Blackburn from 7pm - 11pm

Zesty Tsunami will be here serving up there infamous Spicy Philly Cheese Steaks & more

We will have raffles, door prizes, giveaways, and more...

*$1 donated to Healing Heroes Network for EVERY beer bought between 7pm-11pm!*

ALL proceeds from this evening will go to Healing Heroes Network

We hope to see you there to support all of our brave service men and women
who are sacrificing their time and often their lives while they serve overseas!

When:  Friday, August 28, 2015
Time:  7:00 - 11:00pm
Where:  Stilt House Brewery
            625 US 19 Alt.
             Palm Harbor, FL 

            34683

Tampa Bay Rays "Honor Pass"

Greetings from Healing Heroes Network!  We hope everyone is having a fun filled summer so far, and enjoying the perks of living in the "Sunshine State", despite the seemingly never ending rain we've endured as of late...

Looking for something fun to do indoors?  If you love baseball, then all you have to do is head to The Trop!  To show their support and gratitude for our Heroes, the Tampa Bay Rays are currently offering "Rays Honor Passes" to all active duty and retired military service members and veterans.  All qualified pass holders may obtain TWO complimentary tickets to as many games as they would like to attend for the remainder of the 2015 regular season.

We are so excited that the Rays want to give back to our hometown heroes!

If you are an active duty or retired military service member or veteran, check out the 

Rays Honor Pass today, and we'll see you at Tropicana Field!

For Our Troops,

The Healing Heroes Network Team

Happy Fourth of July from Healing Heroes Network!

Dear Friends & Supporters, 

The Fourth of July makes us think of fireworks, barbecues, parades and get-together's with family and friends...  These privileges and liberties we take for granted would not be possible without the courage and bravery of our nation's service men and women.

At Healing Heroes Network, we can't wait to celebrate America's Freedom and Independence, that's what it's all about!   We would also like to take this opportunity to remind you all to celebrate the brave Heroes all over our country who have fought and are STILL fighting to preserve that very freedom and independence to this day...  

Today, amidst the chaos, parties, food and fireworks, we hope that you will take a moment to THANK A HERO, and pay your respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us to enjoy this inspirational, American holiday.

From all of us at Healing Heroes Network, we wish you a happy and safe Fourth of July!  

For Our Troops,

The Healing Heroes Network Team

            

PTSD Awareness Day

You may have heard the words "invisible injuries" before, or even the term "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" (PTSD).  But did you know that most of today's retired combat service members are returning home from the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan with this debilitating disorder?  It is hard to diagnose because it is hard to talk about. But our Heroes do not leave the sights, sounds and emotions of what they experience on the battlefield, and the symptoms of PTSD are becoming increasingly worse because of the negative stigma surrounding the term.  

PTSD is claiming families, personal relationships, careers, and even lives.  

We NEED to talk about it.

Starting in 2010, Congress named June 27th "PTSD Awareness Day". The purpose of this day is to remember that not everyone who came home from war, left the war. By raising public awareness of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder AND its effective treatments, we are opening the door for our heroes to know it is okay to come forward and ask for help. 

Join Healing Heroes Network today and start a conversation about PTSD and how we can help our nation's Heroes overcome it.  Together, we can all help those affected by PTSD.  

For more information on ways to help, visit www.HealingHeroes.org.

Did you know??....

Greetings from Healing Heroes Network!

As summer is upon us, what are some of the things that you enjoy doing with your family for fun?  The kids are almost out of school, the weather is bright and sunny, and that summertime excitement and sense of freedom is in the air...

Did you know that SeaWorld Parks all over the country offer FREE admission passes for military service members and their families?? Waves of Honor is a program that permits any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman to one complimentary park admission per year for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents!  Most parks have a veteran program as well, if you are not currently active duty.

All you have to provide is your proof of military status, and your family could be off on an exciting summertime adventure at one of these great theme parks:

SeaWorld
Aquatica

Busch Gardens
Sesame Place
Adventure Island

Be sure to check it out, and from all of us here at Healing Heroes Network, we wish you all a safe and happy summer!

For the Troops,

The Healing Heroes Network Team

New England's Ale House supports Healing Heroes Network

Healing Heroes Network is excited to be working with New England's Ale House Grille in Palm Harbor, FL for the entire month of May to show local support to our hometown Heroes!  All month long, Healing Heroes Network has been the charity of choice and the Ale House is giving back in more ways than one!  If you missed the charity Firkin' Keg kick off, not to worry, you can STILL support Healing Heroes Network through many fun ways any day of the week...

Monday nights join us for fun, exciting and competitive Giant Jenga Tournaments!  Healing Heroes Network will receive 50% of the profits from all registrations!

Tuesdays are Trivia nights!  Bring your friends and enjoy some game play and drink specials all night long... $1 from every frozen drink sold goes to Healing Heroes Network!

On Tuesday, May 19th, Healing Heroes Network will be present all night long with raffles, giveaways and more! Pre-register for this special evening by contacting us at (727) 781-4376.


Help us close out the month with a bang on Wednesday, May 27th.  Healing Heroes Network will be on hand again with an info booth! 

As always, we THANK YOU for your support and dedication to our military Heroes!

For the Troops,

The Healing Heroes Network Team

Healing Heroes First Annual PUB CRAWL!

Healing Heroes Network is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 1st annual

"Pub Crawl for Heroes" on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in beautiful Downtown Dunedin!

Join us for injured Heroes in need of medical treatments, while we walk the streets of Main Street on a fun filled day!  We have partnered with the following FIVE establishments to ensure the finest in spirits that Dunedin has to offer:

Invite your friends and enjoy games, prizes, raffles, and signature cocktails at each stop.  Your support will help to provide financial assistance for treatment and therapy services to injured military personnel.  Please visit www.pubcrawlsforheroes.com to sign up TODAY!

For more information please contact us at (727) 781-4376 or info@healingheroes.org. 

We hope to see you there!

A Hero's Story

A Hero's Story:

Army E-4 Specialist Jeffery K.

Jeffrey K. served in the United States Army for 6 years.  He began his enlistment stationed in Fort Riley, KS, before re-enlisting to Ft. Stewart, GA.  It was during this time that he was deployed to Tikrit, Iraq, to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).

While performing duties during his deployment, Jeffrey sustained numerous injuries lifting heavy equipment, recovering vehicles, and was also hit by an I.E.D. (Improvised Explosive Device), severely injuring his lower back, right shoulder and legs.  For his service and outstanding performance, Jeffrey was awarded an Army Achievement Award and the Army Commendation Medal (awarded to members of the U.S. Army who distinguished themselves by displaying heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service). 

Upon Jeffrey's return to civilian life, the injuries that he had sustained while fighting overseas were causing him severe discomfort, and he was unable to move without extreme pain.  Jeffrey reached out to Healing Heroes Network for assistance with receiving Massage Therapy, and was quickly approved after filling out the application.

Massage Therapist & HHN Provider Cathy B. raves about Jeffrey's improvement:

"When he first came to me, he was unable to relax, stated he had limited range of motion with his right shoulder, constant back pain and was unable to walk at length because of the tight muscles of his quadriceps.  After the first session, he had and has maintained full movement with his right arm, states he is able to sleep through the night (something he hadn't done in several years), is able to relax for his massage, and can now walk and stand for periods of time on his leg with no pain!"

Jeffrey states, "The massage sessions already have helped more than I ever thought could happen. I sleep better and am able to function more. I would again like to thank everyone there at Healing Heroes Network for being able to assist me with my journey. Thank you and God Bless."

Healing Heroes Network is proud and honored to assist Heroes like Jeffrey on their 

road to recovery!

Remembering 9/11

"Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?" 

- country singer, Alan Jackson. 

On September 11, 2001, America was forever changed.  We can all remember exactly where we were, what we were doing, who we were with... like it was just yesterday.  It DID feel like the world stopped turning.  And it still feels like it was just yesterday.  Although America has moved forward with grace and dignity, we will certainly never forget that tragic and horrific day.

 

As we take time to reflect on the 13th Anniversary of a day none of us will ever forget, please join Healing Heroes Network as we come together to mourn, to remember, to honor and express our gratitude to those who demonstrated true bravery and heroism in it's purest form. 

We at Healing Heroes Network pledge to live in honor of their sacrifice. That's why we've dedicated our mission to aid and assist the injured Heroes of the post 9/11 armed forces and their families.  We will continue doing our part to make a difference in the lives of our nation's wounded warriors, and we hope you will join us today in honoring them.  

For Our Troops, 

The Healing Heroes Network Team

31640 U.S. Highway 19 N., Suite 2

Palm Harbor, FL  34684

Info@HealingHeroes.org

(727) 781-4376

Happy 4th of July from Healing Heroes Network!

This Friday, the Fourth of July, we encourage you to spend the day remembering what it's all about.... our nation's freedom and independence! These things would not be possible without the courage and heroism of our service men and women who have fought in our armed forces.  We at Healing Heroes Network are eternally grateful for their service and sacrifice!

We hope that you will take a moment this Independence Day to thank a Hero, and remember those that gave their lives to maintain our freedom to watch the fireworks every year.  

Wishing you and your loved ones a Safe & Happy Fourth of July!

For the Troops,

The Healing Heroes Network team

PTSD Awareness Day

At Healing Heroes Network, we believe strongly in supplying the resources and support that is necessary for healing the whole hero.  This can be hard to accomplish if the hero's wounds are not visible to their friends, caregivers, and families.  Sadly, often times our brave men and women are coming home from war with "invisible" injuries, the most commonly heard in today's society being PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).  PTSD may develop after someone experiences one or more traumatic events (such as first hand combat, witnessing others being physically harmed or killed, being physically harmed themselves, etc...) The symptoms of PTSD can be debilitating to the hero, devastating to the family, and in the very worst cases, fatal.  The most common symptoms of PTSD include, but are not limited:

- Recurring nightmares or flashbacks of the event(s)
- Sleeplessness
- Lowered sense of self & self-esteem
- Depression & loss of interest
- Anger & irritability

These unfortunate symptoms have been known to lead to:

- Domestic violence & abuse
- Erratic behavior
- Decreased attention span
- Mental disorders
- Suicide 

In 2010, as an effort to educate the public and spread awareness about the issue of PTSD, the U.S. Senate declared the month of June "National PTSD Awareness" month.  In addition, June 27th has been designated as "PTSD Awareness" day by the National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD).  At Healing Heroes Network, we strive everyday "through communication, education, and community outreach" to bring awareness to often undiagnosed and untreated injuries of war, and the desperate need for our services.  While many of our nations heroes are being given numerous pills and medications to mask the symptoms of PTSD, we believe in offering hope through healing.  With network providers all over the country ranging in specialty areas such as counseling, psychiatry, massage therapy, energy healing, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and many more, we have been able to offer a path to recovery for many heroes suffering from PTSD.

Join us this June 27th as we continue to spread awareness about this disorder that has wreaked havoc on so many military heroes, and their families lives.

An HHN Hero Story

A Hero’s Story:
Spc. Austin H.

Spc. Austin H. joined the Army shortly after his 18th birthday.   Trained as a combat medic, he was assigned to the third brigade combat team, 82nd Airborne Division.  As a trauma team leader, he provided medical care to his fellow wounded soldiers.

After returning home, Austin struggled with memories of the terror he had witnessed.  His PTSD however, did not emerge until a car accident 2 years later brought all of his buried pain to the surface.  Austin's family says he  "hit rock bottom, and just 'lost it'".  Unemployment, addiction, and a "severe disconnect with  personal relationships" followed.

Austin's father Eric contacted Healing Heroes Network, hoping to "improve his life and get the help he needs".  Dr. Samuel Smithyman, (a Healing Heroes Network Provider and Air Force Veteran himself), began seeing Austin for Counseling sessions, and Austin began to take his first steps toward healing within weeks.  His sister Sara states, "Healing Heroes Network was immediately responsive and supportive. My brother began seeing Dr. Smithyman, and has really been able to turn things around."  Seconds Eric, "Healing Heroes Network's role in this incredible change is significant.  I fear that Austin may have slipped past the point of help if they had not stepped in and assisted!"

Healing Heroes Network is proud and honored to assist Heroes like Austin every day!  If you know a hero like Austin who is in need of assistance for treatment, we encourage you to have them contact us at (727)781-4376, or email to info@healingheroes.org.

Military Spouse Day - May 9, 2014

We all tend to think of  "America's Heroes" as the brave soldiers who fight, on the front lines, overseas, defending our freedom.  And they certainly are.  But what about the husbands and wives who are left behind?  The sacrifices they make are every bit as heroic and selfless. 

That is why in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated the Friday before Mother's Day of every year, as "Military Spouse Day", to recognize and celebrate the profound importance of spousal commitment to the readiness and well being of America's military personnel.  Every U.S. President since Reagan has made an address on this day, to acknowledge the sacrifices made by military spouses, and show our appreciation.

All too often we take for granted and disregard the pillars of support that are Military Spouses.  While their husbands or wives are off at war, these heroes are fighting the battles on the home front, taking care of the home and children all alone, while struggling through loneliness and fear of the worst... something happening to their loved one.  They often celebrate holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and childbirth alone, and they do it with pride, knowing it is for the greater good.

If you know the spouse of a military hero, take the time this Friday, May 9th, to do something special for them.  Buy them dinner.  Mow their yard.  Babysit their kids for a while.  Spend time with them just talking about their struggles....  Known throughout the armed forces as the "True backbone and fighting spirit of the military", we owe them just as much gratitude and appreciation, as they stand behind their spouse in uniform.

We at Healing Heroes Network would like to say Thank You to each and every one of you, for sacrificing and supporting, and helping to keep our country free.

Happy Military Spouse Day!

RED SHIRT and BLUE JEAN Fridays are here!

We are so excited about a really awesome new project we're about to launch!  And we need all the support we can get, so please help spread the word by telling your co-workers (and bosses) today!

You know how getting dressed up for work all week long is a drag?  Suits & ties... skirts & high heels... What if Fridays were different?  What if your boss let you dress casual on Friday, AND you were able to help a great cause at the same time?  Healing Heroes Network is kick-starting a MOVEMENT with our new RED Shirt & Blue Jean Friday campaigns, and we want to get your company involved!

Blue Jean Friday, or "Casual Friday" is a fun and creative way for office workers to build morale and have something to look forward to at the end of a long work week.  It's a reprieve from the constrictions of a formal dress code. Healing Heroes Network has taken this idea to the next level by incorporating the "R.E.D. Friday" ideal into the equation.  For those of you that haven't heard about this moving gesture, R.E.D. stands for "Remember Everyone Deployed".  It is our job as RED blooded Americans to show our support for our troops!  This mission was created to help Americans join forces, by wearing RED every Friday, to help boost the morale of our nations heroes overseas by showing them we care.

So here's how the campaign works...

- Contact Healing Heroes Network today, and ask for a Casual Friday packet. This will include info for both RED Shirt Friday and Blue Jean Friday, program instructions, staff sign up sheets, & more.
- Give the packet to your boss or supervisor, and spread the word among your co-workers.

For more information, or to sign up YOUR office, please don't hesitate to give us a call TODAY at
(727) 781-4376, or email to: info@healingheroes.org!