Resurrecting Lives foundation
Advocating for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
Resurrecting Lives foundation
Advocating for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR:
Piada's Veterans Day Promotion Raises Awareness, Supports Resurrecting Lives Foundation
Campaign proceeds directly impact veterans living with TBI and PTSD
Columbus, Ohio (November X, 2023) – Piada Italian Street Food proudly announces the success of its Veterans Day promotion in support of the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for veterans living with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Piada's recent initiative aimed to impact the lives of veterans by directing donations and support toward this crucial cause.
During the week of Veterans Day, Piada's focus was ensuring that 100% of all “Piada Gives” proceeds contributed to the support of veterans in communities across the nation through the Resurrecting Lives Foundation. The “Piada Gives” program – accessible through the Piada app – allows guests to opt-in, with a percentage of every purchase going directly to a non-profit foundation supporting one of Piada's core causes.
“We believe in the power of community and the positive impact we can make together,” said Chris Doody, CEO of Piada Italian Street Food. "This Veterans Day promotion is a testament to our commitment to supporting those who have served our country, and we are grateful for the overwhelming response from our guests.”
Those who opted into “Piada Gives” had the opportunity to make an even bigger impact by rounding up their purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout. Piada then pledged to donate the additional funds, allowing guests to contribute to the cause with every transaction.
“The support from Piada Italian Street Food and its guests during Veterans Day reflects a shared dedication to improving the lives of veterans experiencing TBI and PTSD,” said Dr. Chrisanne Gordon, founder and executive director of the Resurrecting Lives Foundation. “Together, we can make a lasting impact on the well-being of those who have served our country.”
Piada looks forward to continuing its mission of giving back to the community and supporting organizations that make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. For more information about Piada Italian Street Food and its community initiatives, visit www.mypiada.com/gives.
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About Resurrecting Lives Foundation:
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 advocates for veterans within their local communities and refers them to local hospitals and clinics to provide diagnostics and treatment. It also actively partners with other established 501(c)(3) organizations to coordinate programs and resources such as job training and career opportunities for veterans following their treatment and during ongoing recovery.
About Piada Italian Street Food:
The restaurant’s premium fast-casual concept, which offers Guests an array of healthy (and indulgent) options, is centered around the Piada. Piadas are made up of a thin-crust dough, which is freshly baked on a stone grill and filled with a selection of Italian-inspired ingredients, then hand-rolled to perfection. Other signature menu items include Piada’s salads made with fresh ingredients and craveable pasta dishes made with their classic sauces.
Piada was inspired by the roadside family-run street food carts and markets found in Rimini, Italy, and the company’s first restaurant opened in 2010. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Piada has locations throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, North Carolina and Texas.
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VETERANS STANDING TOGETHER ACROSS AMERICA LAUNCH
The Stand Together Flag Project
The Stand Together Flag Project will raise awareness of the brain health issues that contribute to the dramatic increase in veteran suicides. The project promotes family and community support and gratitude for service. We bring veterans out of isolation and have them connect to family and community in a ceremony of honor and healing with a movement of Patriotism for 2024. More than 750,000 Global War on Terrorism veterans struggle with TBI or PTSD issues.
TO VIEW PHOTOS AND ARTICLES FROM THE LAUNCH - CLICK HERE
The Stand Together Flag. The flag is the first 3-D art creation of U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Joe Pisano, a renowned San Diego artist. The piece consists of a waving American flag bordered by a frame panel featuring signatures of veterans and their family members. The flag is comprised of more than 4,300 drywall screws and is an interactive piece for veterans giving family members an opportunity to remember and honor the military service of their loved ones.
Project Launch and Events. Resurrecting Lives Foundation will launch the Veterans Standing Together Across America (VSTAA) project at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum on Nov. 1, 2023, and re-dedicate the project in San Diego Nov. 11, 2023 at Liberty Station, home of Chief Pisano’s art studio.
These ceremonial signings will be followed by a yearlong journey throughout the state to various communities to evoke praise and healing for our veterans and our communities; to instill pride, patriotism, and unity. Each state will have the opportunity to receive a Pisano Artistry VSTAA 3D flag, created to reflect the state’s individual hallmarks, but fashioned to remind us all that we are united under the USA Flag.
Resurrecting Lives Foundation and PISANO Artistry intend to raise the Nation's unifying consciousness and lead our struggling Veterans to the appropriate services needed for healing and a successful future.
Please join us in this MOVEMENT - Veterans Standing Together Across America will be filled with the Virtue of Hope and Reverence; the Value of Healing and Recovery; the Vision of Honor and the Resurrection of Patriotism and Unity - under the USA FLAG. We are a charitable organization dedicated to serving our community. Our mission is to provide assistance to those in need and promote social welfare through a variety of programs and initiatives. With the help of our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, we are able to make a positive impact in the lives of many.
Immortalizing Heroes
Experience the Art of Immortalizing Heroes - the War Memorial with images of the panels and accompanying in-depth video discussions about what each piece means to the artist. (Picture left: Chad Jenkins and Joe Pisano discuss the Resurrecting Lives' funded Battlefield Cross)
The Facts About TBI
- Treating TBI/PTSD is a necessity; NOT an option. Prompt diagnosis and treatment diminishes complications and improves employment and education opportunities.
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) has been estimated in 20-25% of the nearly 3.2 million returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, and an estimated 30% have PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
- Conventional neuroimaging studies such as the MRI and CAT scan do not reveal the pathology of a mild TBI. Newer technology, such as Diffusion Tensor Imaging and functional MRI must be utilized to further the diagnosis and treatment of the nearly 450,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with TBI.
- The conditions caused by TBI are unforgiving, and include substance abuse, unemployment, homelessness, incarceration and even suicide.
- Recent statistics released by the DOD/VA indicate that Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are taking their own lives at an alarming rate. Statistics reveal that nearly five times more veterans have died by suicide than in combat.
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