Veterans Moving Forward

Calling all photoshoppers, digital artists and the like!

This fundraiser is not intended for monetary donations. Yes, money helps but what our Veteran population needs is our time and recognition. If you are like me and don't know the first

thing about photoshop, there is a link for charitable contribution on the GFM page.

I will make the first donation in honor of my friend and two time war Veteran, also one of my favorites - Earl. I will donate the cash amount of some variation of his lucky lotto numbers. Don't worry! Earl is alive and well! I see him and his son, Dorsey, frequently. I've learned in my talks with the guys that Korean War Veterans are rightfully proud people, despite the fact that the war was largely disregarded as a war. Our Vietnam Veterans, who were blamed for the conflict, despite being drafted at a tender young age- deserve some recognition.

One of the most exciting things for a Veteran to share with you is their military photos and experiences.

The goal of this fundraiser is to restore damaged or faded photographs to their original glory.

I will collect the photo myself and upload it to the GFM updates page. All you need to do is choose one, do your magic, and send it back to me. Please please include a message to the Veteran! They love it. I am going to post before and after photos and a then and now photo when the photo is ready.

This fundraiser is in no way about me, it is about the Veterans who risks their lives and came out the other side with a photo that speaks a thousand words.

For some reassurance that I am not collecting these photos for some ill intent like making a wrap for my car or wallpapering my kitchen with photos of Veterans, here is a blip about me.

I am a 38yo nurse living in Chester County PA. I am the Director of Nursing for a small home healthcare company, a company I am very proud to work for. My grandfather was a Vet but didn't say much about it, as I recall. My passion arose for the Veterans and their cause because I worked across from a VA Hospital. I took special time with my Veterans to show gratitude, concern, and truly advocate. I do this today. I am almost certain my photo is prominently displayed in the VAMC near me, somewhere. Not because they love seeing me.

Please consider sharing or helping or both.

It is worth it, I promise.

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Giving back to the veterans who gave up everything for our society is prioritized here at Kappa Sigma, and is precisely why we are fundraising for Veterans Moving Foward, a charity that provides service dogs to disabled veterans at no cost. From 2000-2018, 283,947 veterans suffered traumatic brain injuries, with many balancing everyday life with PTSD. A service/mental health dog could be paramount and life-changing to veterans who have spent so much for our safety. By giving a donation online, or attending our fundraising car wash on Wednesday, September 3rd, you can assist in giving veterans life-altering support. The Beta-Lambda chapter of Kappa Sigma appreciates your help in assisting our nation’s heroes.

King is a service dog in training with Veterans Moving Forward, Inc. (www.vetsfwd.org). Veterans Moving Forward (VMF) provides service dogs to emotionally and physically disabled veterans at no cost to the veteran. We need your help in order to match King to a deserving veteran. King joined VMF at 8 weeks of age and quickly proved to be a star student. He passed his Canine Good Citizen test at 5 months of age, and he loves to learn new skills. King is going to change the life of his veteran in unimaginable ways, giving his partner the courage to go out in public again; helping his partner sleep through the night; reduce the occurance of terrifying flashbacks; open doors; help with the laundry and a million other tasks we all take for granted everyday.

Without your help, VMF will be unable to take on the cost of advanced training of King and the costs associated with matching him with a veteran (including medical and psychological consultants for pairing a Veteran/dog team, home visits, etc). Please help me reach my goal of raising $15,000 in order to help King realize his dream of being a veteran's best buddy and life saver. Thank you so very much!