HOUSEROUNDUP The Patriot always loves to check in and see what our Fisher Houses have been up to. Here, we outline a few highlights from houses around the world, submitted by our managers. ALASKA
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From a life being in the balance to a remarkable and miraculous recovery, the benefits of the FH came full circle for Cody, a member of the Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club in Anchorage. The Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club, a rider mentorship club, is a faithful supporter of the mission of the Alaska Fisher House. They annually host a Chili Burn and Fundraiser and throughout the year consistently answer the call to support the Alaska Fisher House through in-kind donations. This year’s Chili Burn event looked a little different, as it was also in honor of Cody. There was a special presentation of a ‘Hands of Love’ Rocking Horse from Heroes Rock along with an appearance from Senator Lisa Murkowski. Cody, experienced a life-altering motorcycle accident while returning to work, and the Fisher House was able to come alongside his family. Not only in Alaska but the local Fisher House near Cody’s hometown supported him and his family when he was transferred closer to his family’s home. He and his family continually praise the resources provided by the Fisher House, as they would not have been able to be bedside during his recovery to provide ‘Hands of Love’ every step of the way.
Over the years, Beazer Homes has provided support to the Fisher House Program. Volunteers from Beazer Homes — Southern California, spent a rainy winter morning providing the Fisher House Camp Pendleton with some “TLC”. The volunteers spruced up the interior of the house by cleaning baseboards, dusting cabinets and crown molding, providing touch up paint in the guest rooms and re-caulking showers. We appreciate the Beazer Team taking time out of their busy schedule to support the Fisher House Camp Pendleton.
Travis AFB Comfort and Joy Ministry donates these beautifully hand made Veteran pillows to bring joy and comfort to our families. THE PATRIOT • VOLUME 11 • ISSUE 1 • 2020
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ALCOM RANDALL M VA MEDICAL CENTER Gainesville For years the Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild, Patriotic Bee, Gainesville, Florida has provided quilts for our guests. We have given them to our families at Christmas, Veterans Day, or other special holidays or events. The quilts are so special and specifically crafted to share their appreciation for the veteran and the secret sacrifice of the family members who support them. Recently, we decided to provide them to our families who lose their veteran while they are staying with us. It is such an act of love from the quilters and a reminder that the veteran is not forgotten.
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They have donated hundreds of pillows and continue to be one of our main supporters. We always look forward to seeing their warm, heart-filled smiles along with what designs they have created next!
When our Fisher House received our patriotic pony, we were fortunate to have the Gold Star mother join us. We provided a quilt to her and when we were talking about her son, she mentioned that she worried he would be forgotten. He was a very young man and didn’t have a family of his own yet and she felt that she would be the only one to carry on his story. We hoped that this small token would reassure her that he would not be forgotten.
