There are so many good charitable organizations that help military families, but Fisher House Foundation has a special place in my heart. After my husband was injured in Afghanistan, he was sent to an Army medical facility far from our home. I worried about being able to go to him and be there as he got settled into the system of doctors, physical therapy, and readjusting to day-to-day living. Where would my children and I stay? How would we pay for it? In just a couple of days I heard from Fisher House Foundation and they had plane tickets and housing for us at no charge. I was floored and I admit there was a lot of crying on my part. That was only the beginning of our life-changing experience. For several weeks, my family lived in a beautiful home with other military families and were served and loved on in a way I doubt I will ever experience again.
I promise you that Fisher House Foundation is an organization worthy of your support. Fisher House Foundation provides homes where military and veterans’ families can stay (at no cost) while a loved one is receiving treatment. Fisher Houses are near major military and VA medical centers and have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, dining room, and a living room. Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles program, using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge.
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I am so greatfull for the Fisher House and how they helped my son and also the family. They rock. they are a Godsend. 🙂