Friday, August 15, 2014

BEING A RAY OF HOPE – “THE HEALING HEROES NETWORK”

Battle War – The endless struggle to attain peace

Brave souls take up their place in the army and risk everything just to serve their country. Whenever the need arises, there are always a handful of valiant soldiers who rise up to fill the cavity and protect their nation. But what happens to the heroes who don’t make it till the end of the battle? What happens to the daring who get injured or wounded?

That is where the ‘Healing Heroes Network’ comes into the picture. Healing Heroes Network is a Florida based 501(c)(3) 26-3714861 non profit organization which was established to serve the courageous men and women of the military and their families. Since their institution in 2008, The Healing Heroes Network has been trying its best to be a ray of hope for those who have been injured in war. They are a network of professionals who have a deep passion and are determined to make a difference in the lives of all those war heroes who have been denied treatment or been put on waiting lists. This network is devoted to serving America’s war heroes by providing financial and emotional assistance to the military forces that were injured in the line of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan since 9/11/01.

Injuries do happen. But with the growing technology, they are helping the veterans beat their war nightmares and go back to normal everyday living. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are cropping up and occurring at an exponential level. It is more than just physical injuries; they are suffering from many emotional and psychological disorders. According to a report by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Centre, more than 10% of war veterans are reported to have at least 2 symptoms of PTSD and 27% are reported to have symptoms of depression. Even though the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs is trying their best to provide treatment to the injured military personnel, the scope of their services may be delayed or limited. The Healing Heroes Network has risen up to fill in that cavity and help those veterans who sacrificed their freedom for our freedom.

The Healing Heroes Network has provided countless number of therapeutic treatments, including Hyperbolic Oxygen therapy, Massage therapy, Acupuncture, Counseling, and much more. They strive to be a breath of fresh air in the lives of injured soldiers who have valiantly served their nation. This organization helps the military troops to have a smooth transition from military life to a civilian life. They try their level best to heal the ‘Whole Hero’; whether it is financial assistance for basic needs or treatment for traumatic disorders, these professionals are all in.

They are trying to do their part. They accept donations and gifts; whether it is corporate giving or in kind- donations, they need it. It is not easy to keep up a charitable organization of this sort without constant flow of funds. It would indeed be a noble thing to share resources to ‘Heal America’s Heroes, One Hero at a Time.’

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