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Fisher House Foundation “Because a Family’s Love is Good Medicine”
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What is a Fisher House? “Home away from home” 65 Fisher Houses currently located at military and VA medical centers Within walking distance 8-21 suites, 5,000-16,800 sq ft Common kitchen, dining room, laundry, living room & playroom A home…not a hotel!
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About the (Your Home) Fisher House
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Serving the families of… …Veterans, Active Duty, and Dependents …Wounded, Injured, and Ill
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Over 55,000 tickets to service members & families In 2014, more than 1,942 free nights More than $4.2 million raised since inception (2006)
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Fisher House Facts Since 1990 – Served over 250,000 families Over 8000 families of combat casualties – Provided over 6 million nights of lodging Saved families more than $282 million – 65 houses at 49 locations At the (Your Home)House
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Where Do We Have Fisher Houses? Available at www.fisherhouse.org
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The Mission Continues 23 Million Veterans – Over 150 major VA medical centers Right now we are only at 24 VA locations Today’s Wounded Warriors will need a lifetime of care – Migrate from Military to VA health care – Long term caregiver support >10,000 care givers today and growing >20% of Hero Miles support End of combat operations doesn’t stop – Cancer – Car Accidents – Cardiac Arrest – Training Accidents
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25 th Anniversary 2015 marks the 25 th Anniversary of the Fisher House program. Visit www.fisherhouse.org for updates on how you can help honor 25 more years of service! www.fisherhouse.org
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WWW.FISHERHOUSE.ORG “Like” us on acebook We’re also on YouTube, Twitter, Flickr and Pinterest!
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