In memory of my brother, James D. Lloy and “Corky” William Hull, my step-father, I am spreading the news about the Heartwalk my father is coordinating in Maui, Hawaii. If you have lost someone near and dear to heart disease, please contemplate making a donation. It is an awesome cause. Mahalo~
Fentanyl Awareness is critical to let people know one pill or any drugs can kill. I lost my son to a Fentanyl overdose due to PTSD related causes. He thought what he was doing was safe. Please get some Narcan and educate yourself on how to use.
Cancer is on the rise due to the harsh chemicals and preservatives we absorb daily. Little children are precious and when they get the cancer diagnosis, it rocks their world and they do not understand all the treatments they have to endure to try and stay alive. St. Jude's makes it easier on families, providing treatment, lodging and knowledge about the disease. This is a fantastic organization I fully support.
Cancer effects everyone all over the world. More and more, we hear about someone getting a new cancer diagnosis. There are many amazing charities that help fund research. This one I support.
I had the honor of meeting Keith Maupin, father of SSgt Matt Maupin. Matt Maupin was a young man who grew up in the midwest with the typical dreams and aspirations of any other young man standing on the cusp of adulthood. He wanted to get a college education, drive his car, hang out with his friends. But Matt made a decision to serve his country first. He enlisted, trained and was deployed to Iraq. In the course of his service, his outfit was attacked by insurgents and he was taken hostage. Extraordinary circumstances brought this humble soldier into the hearts of many of his fellow countrymen. Extraordinary effort by his brothers in arms tell of the special bond that drove them to search for Matt for four very long years. And the extraordinary love of family and friends keep Matt’s story alive with continued support of our military serving in harm’s way. On this page you will find stories of Matt, who he was and what he meant to those who knew and loved him. The Yellow Ribbon Support Center is a non-profit organization that has sent over 17,500 packages to our troops serving in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
As the mother of a combat veteran (now deceased due to PTSD related causes), I can tell you that our veterans and active military do not get the attention they need for their mental health. Laws are slowly changing but or military was trained to suck it up and if you talk about PTSD you are weak. Many lives are ruined because our men and women come home broken after war due to the atrocities they saw and lived through. This is one of many good charities that need support. Check them out.