News - NC Heroes Fund

Wounded Vet Gets Help From the North Carolina Heroes Fund

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (North Carolina Heroes Fund) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:11:38 +0000

A veteran of tours overseas including in Afghanistan, SSgt Rommie Parker served in the Air Force Honor Guard for four years and as a security forces specialist for another four years.

While stationed at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan he was trying to do the routine activities of deployment while "off the clock" but nothing is ever routine. SSgt Parker was on the way to do laundry and was talking to his wife on his cell phone. The sound of a mortar whistled through the air and the next thing he knew was that he was on the ground, ears ringing, with blood running down his face. This was his first traumatic brain injury. As with many injuries, the damage is not always visible. Soon after this incident Rommie struggled to sleep. He would go days without sleeping.

Later in this deployment he was on patrol with his unit and they came upon NATO troops who were clearing tank mines. The mine sweepers waved them to pass but only 20 meters later their truck was in the midst of a fiery explosion. The blast almost completely upended their truck. At the medical clinic they were diagnosed with slight concussions. This was his second brain injury.

Past Recipient Doing Well - NC Heroes Fund Update

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (Scott Stone) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:05:30 +0000

Sgt Noble Salerno was a Fort Bragg soldier who served two tours overseas, deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In early 2008, he was one of the North Carolina Heroes Fund's first grant recipients.

During these deployments, Salerno sustained a severe hip injury when crushed by a Humvee. SGT Salerno also suffered from Leishmaneisis, which is a skin disorder that is usually transmitted by mosquitoes and sand-fleas. When Sgt Salerno returned to Fayetteville to his wife and two daughters, his injuries and the transition to civilian life, like many returning soldiers, put a strain on his finances. The North Carolina Heroes Fund helped the Salerno family get through a challenging time.

North Carolina Heroes Fund Adds Three New Board Members

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (North Carolina Heroes Fund) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:26:52 +0000

The North Carolina Heroes Fund announced the addition of three new members of its Board of Directors. The three new Board members were elected to two-year terms which will begin January 2012.

Jimmy Hicks serves as President of Pike Energy Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pike Electric. David Pfleeger is business development manager for Parsons Corporation. Thomas Mussoni is Vice President of Development for Auto Bell Car Wash. All three are from the Charlotte area.

The organization is preparing for a surge in applications during the next twelve months. As many of North Carolina's military heroes return from overseas during the next few weeks and months, we anticipate an increase is requests for support for financial hardships from our soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen. North Carolina's veterans and their families have been there for us and now we will be there for them.

Scott Stone on WBT Morning News

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (North Carolina Heroes Fund) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:31:25 +0000

Scott Stone, Chairman and founder of the N.C. Heroes Fund speaks about the Aug. 18 Charlotte Heroes Luncheon. Listen Here.

North Carolina Heroes Fund receives $50,000 donation

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (News 14 | Lauren Truckcess) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:57:38 +0000

CARY, N.C. – The North Carolina Heroes Fund, an organization aimed at helping North Carolina servicemen and women transition back into civilian life, received a $50,000 donation from Wal-Mart Wednesday. Officials say any donation helps them assist deserving families.

Organization leaders say deployments are not always the most difficult part of life for North Carolina's military families. Scott Stone, chairman and founder of the North Carolina Heroes Fund, says the transition back into civilian life can be tough, especially when troops are injured and unable to work.

"There are folks who are coming back who are wounded, and they're having to go through multiple surgeries or long-term hospital stays and that takes a lot of recovery time," said Stone. "I think a lot of times people forget the hardships of the families back home. They suffer in different ways but they suffer challenges as well. We wanted to create an organization that helped not just the men and women who are fighting, but their families as well."

Read the rest of the story here.

NC Heroes Fund and Homeowner Answers prevent Foreclosure.

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (North Carolina Heroes Fund) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:13:04 +0000

A new partnership with the NC Heroes Fund and Homeowner Answers was put to work these past few weeks when a North Carolina active reservist was facing foreclosure.

SSG Truesdale has served his country for more than 20 years and has served two tours in Iraq in the past seven years. In 2003 SSG Truesdale was serving in Tikrit, Iraq when he was hit with a antitank mine. This injury made his civilian job as a warehouse material handler impossible. The inability to work in his civilian job created a financial hardship for SSG Truesdale and his family - from this hardship the Truesdale's faced foreclosure on their home.

Patriot Gala Announces NC Heroes Fund as a 2009 Beneficiary

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (North Carolina Heroes Fund) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:59:24 +0000

The Patriot Gala raises money to support nonprofit organizations and programs that care for and support our wounded military troops and their families. This year, the Patriot Gala has named the NC Heroes Fund as a new beneficiary of the 2009 Gala.

You're invited to attend the event set for November 7th. The Patriot Gala is Charlotte’s premier black-tie gala with the mission to aid our wounded warriors. The night includes a fabulous silent and live auction, a five-star meal, honored military guests and a 21-gun salute in the luxury of exclusive, Quail Hollow Country Club.

For more information or to register for the Patriot Gala visit: www.patriotgala.com

Military support organization hosts Heroes Gala

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (News 14 Carolina) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:39:21 +0000

View the video on News 14 covering the NC Heroes Gala on August 29, 2009.

http://news14.com/content/top_stories/613979/military-support-organization-hosts-heroes-gala/

Public Service Announcement airing on WRAL annoucing Heroes Gala

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (North Carolina Heroes Fund) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:33:08 +0000

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Curtis Media Public Service Announcement regarding NC Heroes Gala

jkohn@kohnassociates.net (North Carolina Heroes Fund) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:45:46 +0000

Listen below to the PSA provided by Curtis Media regarding the NC Heroes Fund and the Heroes Gala on August 29, 2009. This announcement will run on radio stations in the Triangle and Eastern, NC.

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