JULY 2024 - Newsletter
JOIN US IN SUPPORTING USAF VETERAN Patrick Romeo
In his transcontinental 10,000-mile Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to raise awareness and funds for veteran's suicide prevention.
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USAF Veteran Patrick Romeo's transcontinental 10,000-mile Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge to raise awareness and funds for veterans' suicide prevention.
Donation Challenges Pledge for 10,000-mile Journey:
Sponsorship Levels Available:
Legend - $1,000
Chief - $500
Warrior - $250
Lakota - $100
Or you can join the “Pay by the Mile! Pledge”
Pay by the Mile - Donation Challenges 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
Funds raised will go to suicide prevention strategies, including veteran travel to Capitol Hill to support the (3) pieces of legislation for suicide prevention that were written in response to our September 30th visit to the Hill.
A Glimpse of Kindness: Our Achievements in Pictures
VSTAA at Huntington Park - Clippers game
Though Mother Nature had other plans for the Columbus Clippers game, Veterans Standing Together Across America, (VSTAA) was still able to make the NBC4 Live NEWS coverage and get a few Veteran Signature including VFW's District Commander.
Thank you again Mr. Ken Schnacke, Eugene and Ruth Ann
and Columbus Clippers Staff was AMAZING with their support and assistance.
The makeup Date for VSTAA at the CLIPPERS will be:
Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
***Check our website for more information in early September***
Marysville Memorial Day Parade and VSTAA signing at VFW
Memorial Day was filled with a sense of Honor in Remembering our Fallen, our Lost and those that only share in our space through Prayers and Memories.
The Marysville Parade was one of Good Ole Country vibes with families lining the streets.... I remember those days as a youngster and it gave me great pride to be in the Parade with youngsters waving, Saluting me. A WWII Vet sitting amongst the crowd stood up, a little wobbly, but stood up returning a Salute when I stood at attention rendering a Salute to him.
Then off to the VFW Red Fougthy where Ohio's Flag was Honored with more Veteran Signatures. Thank you Commander for your hospitality; once again a 'community' feel and bonding afternoon..... I tell ya, this is what America needs.... ole fashion values of Honor, Family and Patriotism.
And to my Grandfather, SH2 Pisano, my Dad, CWO3(ret) Pisano.... you are missed and may CPO(ret) Pisano carry on your Military/Navy Legacy with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
Dr. Chrisanne Gordon palming a RLF Coin to Commander Red Fougthy in the most traditional way.
VSTAA at Blessing of The Bikes 2024
Join Resurrecting Lives Foundation in making a difference!
If you ask Dr. Gordon of Resurrecting Lives Foundation what she did this weekend, look no further than The Blessing of the Bikes in Dayton; thousands of Bikes and Bikers were 'Blessed' so that they may ride in safety on the roadways. A caveat to Sunday's Blessing of The Bikes Event was being able to feature Ohio's Veterans Standing Together Across America Flag(commissioned by Resurrecting Lives Foundation and gifted to the State of Ohio) and the Nationwide Veteran Suicide Prevention Campaign. The Flag, with its own Mission to collect as many Veteran Signatures across Ohio, was able to acquire many Veteran Signatures during the Event..... bringing Community and Veterans together..... and building a stronger relationship for VSTAA's Mission, to reduce the Veteran Suicide Rate nationwide..... together.
VSTAA at the VA Community Living Center (CLC)
The Stand Together Flag, first created by Chief Pisano in 2018 was given that title name with the help of a US Marine Veteran, Jorge Sandoval. Since then, the Flag has grown from One Frame to Four Frames, a mere hundred Veteran Signatures to over one Thousand Veteran Signatures. The Flag has evolved to become a Nationwide Veteran Suicide Prevention Campaign entitled Veterans Standing Together Across America, VSTAA. The title of this Campaign was given its name with the help of a USAF Veteran, Commissioner Rick Perales. Dr. Chrisanne Gordon of Resurrecting Lives Foundation commissioned PISANO Artistry to create a Flag for Ohio. With Veterans from WWII and the Vietnam Conflict at the CLC VA in Dayton Ohio, all participated in signing the Ohio's VSTAA Flag.
Thank you to Jennifer DeFrancesco, Medical Director, and her staff for their support.