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Advocacy Alert: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers need your HELP Today! PDF  | Print |  E-mail
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Friday, 16 October 2009 01:37

Go to the article on Wounded Warrior Project's website.

YOUR ACTION IS NECESSARY FOR SENATE TO PASS A STRONG BILL TO HELP OUR MOST SEVERELY WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES


caregiver-capital-photo.gifWounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) top priority is getting desperately needed legislation passed by Congress to provide critical support to family caregivers of severely wounded warriors including those with catastrophic injuries such as severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury, and others.


Over the past 4 years, WWP has listened to the needs and concerns directly from family caregivers of critically injured service members from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Respite care, mental health counseling, technical assistance, health care coverage and a modest stipend, can make the difference between a warrior being able to receive the care and services they need in their own homes and communities rather than in institutional or nursing home settings.


A bi-partisan bill, (S.801) is currently awaiting action in the United States Senate.  This bill acknowledges and fully supports the vital role of the family caregiver for the warrior’s well-being and will provide long –term support and services for our severely wounded warriors and their family caregivers.


With your help, progress has been made but more is needed.  To date, 24 Senators co-sponsored this legislation – we need the support of your U.S. Senator, Tom Coburn.  This country owes it to our service members to take care of those who care for them.


You have the opportunity to help and make a life changing impact on our wounded warriors and their families.


ACTION NEEDED:


Contact your Senators NOW to let them know how strongly you support the Caregiver and Veterans Health Services Act of 2009 (S. 801) and its supports and stipend for family caregivers.

 

To do so, please call the US Capitol Switchboard, at 202-224-3121, and ask to speak with the Senator from your state. You can also use or adapt the text of a sample letter on our website at www.woundedwarriorproject.org/caregivers


Please call immediately and encourage others to do the same. Your grassroots action can make the difference!
Last Updated on Saturday, 17 October 2009 06:09
 

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