Advocating for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
Advocating for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
Resurrecting Lives Foundation is a national nonprofit organization focused on preventing suicides among U.S. service members and veterans by raising awareness of and advocating treatment for undiagnosed or untreated cases of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The foundation connects veterans and their families to resources within their communities to provide health care, education, and employment so that our veterans can have a future after military life.
9/2/2024 - USAF vet and retired firefighter Patrick Romeo finished his 10,000 miles ride from Florida to Alaska on bike 988 (suicide hotline). He partnered with Resurrecting Lives to raise awareness. Watch the News Nation video with Marni Hughes, Patrick Romeo, and Dr. Chrisanne Gordon."
7/29/2024Our suicide prevention campaign has launched. USAF vet and retired firefighter Patrick Romeo rides 10,000 miles from Florida to Alaska on bike 988 (suicide hotline). He partnered with Resurrecting Lives to raise awareness. Watch the News Nation video with Marni Hughes, Patrick Romeo, and Dr. Chrisanne Gordon."
In his transcontinental 10,000-mile Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to raise awareness and funds for Veterans' suicide prevention.
My name is Patrick Romeo, returning rider 988. In July of 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's 10-digit number was replaced with the roll-out of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Knowing 22 veterans die by suicide daily in the United States and that the VA estimates veteran suicides at slightly more than 1.5 times higher than that of non-veterans (even higher for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Veterans), the fact that the new three-digit phone number and my rider were both 988 seemed more than coincidence. It was too late to enter the 2022 Hoka Hey, so I called Dr. Gordon (Founder of Resurrecting Lives Foundation) to inform her of the 988 connection and that I was once again riding the Hoka Hey in 2024. So, while I will be once again riding for the Resurrecting Lives Foundation and our Veterans, our focus this year will be on Veteran suicides and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline.
Our goal is to raise awareness of Veteran Suicides.
Ways To Help:
Our Donation Challenge Pledge for 10,000- mile Journey:
$10.00/mile pledged =$100,000 (Corporate Challenge)
$1.00/mile pledged = $10,000
$.10/mile pledged = $1,000
$.01/mile = $100
*Our Goal is to raise $50,000*
You can also "Send A Light" - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
*Our Goal is to send 2,000 lights*
Veterans Crisis Line is a Confidential Crisis Support for Veterans and their loved ones.
Contact the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7, 365 days a year: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.
The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. Call 911 in life-threatening situations.
Resurrecting Lives Foundation advocates for veterans with Traumatic Brain Inquiries (TBI) within their local communities, assisting their local hospitals and clinics to provide services and support to families and friends who are helping these young men and women move forward.
We actively partner with other established 501(c)(3) organizations to coordinate programs and resources such as providing job training, career opportunities and other services to TBI veterans following their treatment and during their ongoing recovery.
Resurrecting Lives Foundation is planning events in Columbus, OH, San Diego, CA, and Washington, DC, to raise awareness of brain health issues that contribute to veteran suicides, such as Traumatic Brain Injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The foundation enjoys a Platinum Rating by the GuideStar Foundation, with 90 cents of every dollar being spent directly on veterans. Support our advocacy with a tax-deductible gift today.
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