Join us and Lend a hand. Together, Soldiers' Angels and Silver Star Families will be giving hand-held entertainment units to our wounded heroes.
(PRWEB) June 27, 2007 -- The Silver Star Families of America, Soldiers' Angels and MilitaryConnection.com have joined forces to lend a hand to our wounded Soldiers across America. Our partnership on this project begins today. Soldiers' Angels, Silver Star Families and MilitaryConnection.com will be providing hand-held entertainment units to our wounded. These games will speed up the healing process for our servicemen and women, as well as entertain them.
"Poly Trauma patients enjoy the games, and increase their hand eye coordination," said Steve Newton, President and Co-founder of the Silver Star Families of America. Patti Patton Bader said, "We want to do everything possible to help these brave men and women". MilitaryConnection.com's President, Debbie Gregory, added, "We are very proud to be a part of this important project."
An article on The Washington Post site quotes the folks at Walter Reed hospital in Washington, DC, who report that videogames make excellent therapy sessions videogames make excellent therapy sessions for soldiers wounded in the war on terror. In addition to the obvious medical benefits of refining motor control via controllers, the entertainment allows soldiers to reconnect to experiences they may have had prior to their combat experiences. Therapists see the games benefiting patients with nearly any kind of injury, including patients with traumatic brain injuries.
Newton said "We are honored to join with Patti Patton Bader, and her wonderful team of Soldiers' Angels and MilitaryConnection.com to put smiles on the faces of our wounded, and to help in any way we can." Patti Bader, founder of Soldier Angels, when told of the need stated, "Let's get this done." Debbie Gregory added, "I believe there are many wonderful corporate citizens including video game companies that will be willing to help our wounded warriors."
The organizations are accepting donations, and will purchase and distribute the games.
Soldiers Angels (www.soldiersangels.org) has been supporting our nation's military men and women since 2003. Their mission is to ensure that no soldier feels unloved. They provide aid and comfort to the military and its families, which may include immediate response to hardship situations.
Silver Star Families of America (www.silverstarfamilies.org) is an organization that remembers, honors and assists the wounded of our Armed Forces by presenting them Silver Star Banners and Certificates. They also distribute care packages when the need arises, and they act as an advocate and education resource for the wounded and their families.
MilitaryConnection.com (www.militaryconnection.com) is a comprehensive online directory of military resources and information with over 10,000 pages and something for everyone. All of the numerous resources are free to users. MilitaryConnection.com connects candidates from the military community with outstanding government and civilian jobs as well as assisting numerous military non-profits.
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