Fisher House Foundation - Helping Military Families
Hello,
I will be riding my bike from San Antonio, Texas to Boston, Massachusetts and back from May 7th - early August.
The reason I chose to raise money and awareness for the Fisher House is because for me, this ride is about freedom. This is a freedom I would not have if it weren't for our soldiers preserving our rights.
This ride is my way of saying "Thank you," to our service members.
Thank you for visiting and for your support.
Total Donations Collected:$12,885.00
Goal: $5,000
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258%
$5,000 Goal
The Fisher House™ Program
The Fisher House™ program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House™ Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times - during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury.
There is at least one Fisher House™ at every major military medical center to assist families in need and to ensure that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive environment. Annually, the Fisher House™ program serves more than 12,000 families, and have made available nearly 3 million days of lodging to family members since the program originated in 1990. By law, there is no charge for any family to stay at a Fisher House operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs; and Fisher House Foundation uses donations to reimburse the individual Fisher Houses operated by the Army, Navy, and Air Force. No family pays to stay at any Fisher House!
The Foundation has received the highest possible ratings from the “watch dog” organizations that evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of nonprofit organizations: For every dollar donated to Fisher House™ Foundation, 96 percent goes directly into Fisher House programs that help military families.
Online donations are completely safe and the most efficient way of donating (saving time and money), but checks are accepted. Please download and print the TFH Check Donation Form and mail the check and completed form to the address on the form.
Fisher House™ Foundation, Inc., is a not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowed by law.
"We are so proud of you!! Be safe.- The Silva/Mata Family"
CATALINA REYES
$100.00
"John, I'm so proud of you. May God bless you and keep you safe. Love you. "
Kimberly Winkler
$25.00
"Good luck! Safe cycling!! "
Cathryn Biga
$25.00
"What a great job you are doing!! Stay safe and enjoy God's country!"
Carole Newsom
$25.00
"Thank you John for bringing attention to the brave american soldiers who unselfishly protect our freedoms. All of us who enjoy these precious freedoms should show how much these soldiers are appreciated. Carole "
Anonymous
$25.00
"Good luck!"
Jennifer Reyes
$50.00
" Be Safe, Ride Fast, Enjoy the View!"
Beverly Laegen
$50.00
"What an amazing experience for you! Have a safe and fruitful journey and top it off with your successful goal of $5,000 for The Fisher House Foundation. I hope this small contribution from me will help in this truly worthwhile cause. Bon Voyage! Bev Laegen, a Soldier's Angel."
Monica Allen
$50.00
"What an amazing thing you are doing! And for such a wonderful cause! Good luck to you and happy trails!
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joann Reda
$25.00
"Thanks John!
Godspeed.
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Robin Blais
$25.00
"KEEP UP THE HARD WORK! "
Jim & Adrienne Jones
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"Thank you for being an inspiration. Safe travels!"
Linda Bates
$100.00
"Thank You for what you are doing to raise awarness for this great organization.
Travel safe and May the Force (and God ) be with you. Linda and Gary"
Inge Godfrey
$100.00
"Hi John. Was good to hear from you and you're doing fine. Keep up the great speed. I will bring you candy from Germany. We are here at the Fisher House BAMC are very proud of what you are doing. We love you.
Inge Godfrey and family"
West Virginia Mine Power
$100.00
"With much admiration for our veterans, we would like to offer our support and express our sincere appreciation. We wish you well on your journey, as you continue to inspire. "
Marc Ferrara
$25.00
"Good riding to you, John. It was a pleasure hosting you."
Brandon and Sammy Silva
$25.00
"Uncle John, we're so proud of you! "
Anonymous
$250.00
"One person can make a difference. Thank you John."
Nicole Kennedy
$50.00
"I am glad you were able to attend the Kiwanis meeting during your time in NYC. What you are doing is amazing and truly inspirational! Good luck with the rest of your ride! "
Christine Quigley
$50.00
"I saw this info on the VA Boston home page and decided to donate since I had been thinking about doing so to the Fisher House but just had not gotten around to it. I think you are doing a great thing and supporting a wonderful cause. There was one thing on your blog that I found a bit ironic in that the restaurant you ate at on the North Shore (the Seawitch) is owned and operated by my next door neighbor. After seeing that, I figured it was a little sign telling me it was time to send in my donation.
Good luck on your trip home."
Alexandra Moede
$100.00
"We enjoyed sharing dinner with you on the deck last night and hearing about your journey! We wish you perfect weather and easy riding on your way back. Alex + Michael "
Lacey Dudley
$100.00
"Have fun, Lycra legs!"
Kathryn Weber
$100.00
"Best wishes to you!! Thank you for your efforts on behalf of our vets. God bless you!"
Desiree Bowman
$25.00
"John it was wonderful to meet you and thank you for what you are doing. God Bless, Desiree"
Kim Staten
$150.00
"As your ride comes to a close, I’m certain that your journey will continue to new horizons, still unseen. For each end is always yet another beginning, just as today is merely an early tomorrow. I can only imagine the number of “pages” you’ve written within the lives of those you’ve met along the way, and likewise, how many have been written within your own. Regardless, however, I think that it’s safe to say that everyone’s “collection” is a now little more complete. We need more people like you and more organizations like the Fisher House to pay tribute to the bravery of the young men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. We, as civilians, will never know the true price of freedom. And, for this reason, we should forever feel indebted… Thank you and may God bless. "
Kiwanis Club of NYC Young Professionals
$100.00
"Congratulations for going so far over your goal. That's great!"
