Happy Veterans Day to our Vets, supporters, and donors!
Around here, we know that gratitude for the sacrifice that Veterans have made should not be limited to one day a year. The lasting impact of service on Vets and their families is an every day event — that’s why we do the work we do, providing mindfulness tools and camaraderie for all that have served.
If you’d like to acknowledge Veterans Day with something more than a “thank you for your service” we’d be so grateful for a donation. All funds go directly to providing mental wellness support and suicide prevention for those who have served this country. Every dollar you donate makes a difference. This work is vital, and it’s an honor to do it.
Upcoming Retreats
Next week, we are heading to Texas for another mindfulness retreat. We have twelve Veterans participating this time, and everyone is so excited to spend time doing yoga, meditation, writing, ropes course, drumming, giant swing, and of course — everyone’s favorite, spa night!
We have just announced our March and May 2024 retreats, and applications are now open! We are thrilled to have our first retreat in West Virginia, and can’t wait to go back to Skyland Camp in North Carolina. Please share with any Vets who might benefit from this program. Retreats are free of cost for Veterans, they are only required to cover their own transportation to the location.
Talking MFers
Mission Flexible founder/director Lisa Jakub, and retreat participant/Marine/all-around awesome individual Kevin Blanchard, were honored to speak at a fundraising event earlier this week.
Lisa shared her story of the founding of Mission Flexible and the lasting impact of this program on the Veterans who attend retreats.
Kevin also shared his story: during his deployment to Iraq in 2005 he was hit by an IED, which resulted in the amputation of his left leg. Kevin showed photos of the vehicle post-accident, and Lisa’s favorite part of the presentation was when he pointed to the photo of the stained ground and said “So, there’s my blood.”
It was a memorable presentation for all.
Thank you for reading and for your support. We are grateful to you.
From our Mission Flexible Fam — we wish you all a peaceful Veterans Day.
We thank you for your sacrifice and welcome home.
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