Understanding the heart behind Helping a Hero

Soldiers deployed during the War on Terror have a higher chance of survival compared to those during the Vietnam War thanks to advances in technology and medicine. However, there are still many soldiers who return home from the battlefield due to being injured while on duty.

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Most of the injuries sustained by veterans were from improvised explosive devices (IED). Despite the improved armor, head and limb injuries are common as one explosive device aimed at a vehicle are meant to harm the group of people inside it. Most of the injuries have caused physical and emotional trauma. In many cases, amputation was seen as the last resort to save these soldiers' lives. 

The heart behind Helping a Hero is to help veterans reintegrate into a community by giving them and their families a home. Veterans who were injured in combat need further treatments and sometimes need assistance with their mobility. The homes provided by the charity to these modern heroes were designed to help them move freely around their own home. 

The support doesn't stop after giving these veterans a home. Helping a Hero also helps couples and families reconnect through retreats, events, and other recreational activities. Risking one's life for the country is never an easy decision, and these people deserve to be rewarded for their service.

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Meredith Iler founded The Wounded Hero Home Program in 2005. The program delivers home improvement and housing solutions to veterans moving into their homes. Its fundraising campaign, Helping a Hero, has enjoyed success in recent years through collaborating with public officials and businesses, providing more than 100 specialized homes for veteran soldiers wounded on duty. Visit this page for more information.