Help Healing Heroes #WinBigger with eBay!

     

Help us win $25,000 and you could win a $2,500 eBay shopping spree!

Starting Monday, November 2, the charity that receives the most "Favorites" on eBay by December 27 will win a $25,000 grant from eBay! Plus, you could win too! eBay is giving away a grand prize of a $2,500 eBay gift card, along with weekly $250 gift card prizes, to randomly drawn supporters who add a favorite charity! Help Healing Heroes Network and let's both #WinBigger. Please keep an eye out for more information via email, and through our Twitter, Facebook, and other social media channels with the hashtags: #WishBigger and #WinBigger. For full contest rules and details CLICK HERE.

Crowdfunding for Healing Heroes Network!

Greetings from Healing Heroes Network!  We are excited to announce a new and innovative way that YOU can show your support for injured service members...  

Crowdfunding is currently a very popular way to raise awareness and funding for very important issues and urgent financial needs.  Healing Heroes Network is now on Indiegogo, with a campaign to provide support for our wounded warriors in need of Physical Therapy.  

Physcial Therapy can work wonders in the treatment of many combat related injuries, and it is our goal at Healing Heroes Network to provide as much support as possible to these heroes who have come home badly wounded and in need of treatment that they aren't receiving.  

This need is urgent.  YOU can make a difference in the lives of our brave American Heroes...  DONATE NOW, and help spread the word by visiting our Indiegogo page and sharing it on Facebook.  EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS.  

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

A Hero's Story

Healing Heroes Network is proud to provide financial assistance for treatment and therapy services to post 9/11 combat injured service members.  Read here about active duty hero Bret G...  

After 5 tours deployed to Afghanistan and 1 to Iraq left him suffering from PTSD, Bret reached out to Healing Heroes Network for help in obtaining and Alpha-Stim Unit.  This device uses cranial electrotherapy stimulation to reduce the symptoms of PTSD such as anxiety, insomnia and depression.

After applying for financial assistance through Healing Heroes Network, Bret was approved and soon received his very own Alpha Stim Unit to use at home to help ease his suffering.   

Here's what Bret had to say:

"I was suffering from severe anxiety and PTSD from multiple deployments.  The clinic on my base utilized 3 loaner Alpha-Stim devices which work wonders for patients with these conditions but could only provide treatment in office (I went in every chance I could get for 20 minute treatments).  TRICARE does not cover the Alpha-Stim despite years of proven effectiveness for sufferers of PTSD (with no drug side effects), so the doctors could write a prescription of individual use but the full cost was borne by the user (very expensive).  Healing Heroes Network came to my rescue and bought me an Alpha-Stim which I now use regularly at home.  I will now be able to address my symptoms without the aid of excessive medications and the uncomfortable side effects.  I cannot express enough how much I appreciate the help and assistance of Healing Heroes Network!  Thank you!!!!"

Healing Heroes Network is proud and honored to assist Heroes like Bret in finding hope and healing after serving our great nation!

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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

            

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

Lighthouse Project with BB & T Bank

      

Healing Heroes Network is excited to announce that we were chosen for the 2015 BB&T Lighthouse Project!

The Lighthouse Project is an initiative that BB&T embarked on several years ago, a company wide program to make a positive difference in the communities where BB&T branches are located.  When a BB&T Association Services representative contacted us at Healing Heroes Network, asking us to be a part of this amazing project, we were thrilled to accept the offer! The Lighthouse Project will be supporting two crucial Healing Heroes Network programs:Tablets For Heroes and Morale Packages.  

Tablets For Heroes is a program committed to helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI), after serving in Iraq or Afghanistan since 9/11/01, by providing them with tablet computers for cognitive re-development, memory assistance and much more.  The Morale Package program strives to show our service men and women stationed overseas that we care and support them, by sending care packages to military bases deployed abroad with some of the comfort items from home that we take for granted, spreading hope and boosting morale among their bases.

The Lighthouse Project will be donating a number of tablets to Healing Heroes Network for the Tablets For Heroes program, and will also be purchasing and putting together Morale Packages for HHN to send overseas to military bases deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.  We are so excited to have this kind of support and partnership, right here in our own backyard!

If you live in the Tampa Bay area and have a loved one serving overseas, we would love to send their base a Morale Package, sponsored by BB&T Bank Association Services and The Lighthouse Project!  Or, if you are a service member in the Tampa Bay area suffering from PTSD and/or TBI, and could benefit from the use of a tablet computer for cognitive assistance, we would love to get you approved for a Tablet.  Please contact Healing Heroes Network at (727) 781-4376, or email us at info@healingheroes.org.

Thank you to the team at BB&T Bank!

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!

What Veteran's Day means to Healing Heroes Network

At Healing Heroes Network, every day is Veteran's Day.  

At Healing Heroes Network, we support, honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation's true Heroes each and every day.  And that is why Veteran's Day is even more special to us... Because today is a day that America joins us in that celebration of the men and women who risk their lives to fight and protect our Freedom.  

At Healing Heroes Network, we know that every day is a chance for us to give back.  To make a difference.  To provide comfort and hope to those injured in the line of duty.  To let them know that we care, and that we appreciate their service and sacrifice to our country. 

At Healing Heroes Network, we strive to help as many Heroes across our great nation as possible.  We embrace every opportunity to assist with the needs of Veterans with determination, and commitment to aiding in their return to civilian life.  

At Healing Heroes Network we stand humbled and in awe of the men and women who have given their lives in the line of duty, protecting us all from the enemy.  We are forever grateful for their ultimate sacrifice, and we will NEVER forget their bravery and heroism.

Healing Heroes Network is proud and honored to Support Our Troops every day of the year.  It is our passion, our purpose, and our sole mission.  

Please join us today in celebrating, honoring, supporting, and THANKING our Veteran's!

To learn more about how YOU can help support Heroes in need, please email us at:

info@healingheroes.org, or call us at (727) 781-4376.

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

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.