Happy Women’s History Month! This month SoldierStrong acknowledges and pays respect to the tens of thousands of Women Warriors who have cemented the place of women in both military and American history.

Women are not only the next generation of fighters, but perhaps more importantly, are the next generation of leaders. At SoldierStrong, we are proud to donate revolutionary medical technologies which better the lives of countless female veterans across the country and are honored to uplift the experiences of Women Warriors. 

Meet U.S. Navy Veteran and SoldierStrong Ambassador Laura Cowen.

Laura was preparing to deploy to the Pacific when she was involved in a hit and run that left her paralyzed. But when she was told she would never walk again, she used those words as motivation and decided to stay positive. 

With the help of the SoldierSuit, her optimism paid off. She IS able to walk again, which she calls a “life-changing improvement.”

We encourage you to not only celebrate the contributions of our female service members, like Laura, but to find ways – both large and small – to contribute to a society that emboldens women to serve. 

To learn more about the history and role of Women Warriors in the United States, we encourage you to check out the Military Times article “Celebrating International Women’s Month: Emboldening the Next Generation of Women Warriors” penned by former SoldierStrong vice-chairwomen COL. Kimberly Moros and SoldierStrong Advisory Board member Meaghan Mobbs.

If you are inspired by Laura’s optimism (and the stories of the many other female veterans who have served our nation!), we invite you to contribute to SoldierStrong throughout the month of March to honor their bravery in answering the call to service and to help ensure that we can continue to positively impact the lives of injured and paralyzed female veterans for years to come. 

A contribution of $5, $25, $50 or even $250 dollars can make a tremendous difference today! 

The Bobby Rahal Automotive Group today announced a $35,000 donation to SoldierStrong to assist military veterans in taking their next steps forward in life after service.

This is the seventh consecutive year that the 13-dealership group in central and western Pennsylvania has donated a share of the revenue from every new and used vehicle sold at its central Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh region dealerships during November in recognition of Veterans Day. To date, the group has donated more than $260,000 to SoldierStrong’s mission.

Founded in 1989, Bobby Rahal Automotive Group represents the Acura, BMW, Honda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Volvo brands. The group is also extensively involved in community programs and charitable organizations within the communities they serve, contributing over $1 million in charitable funds and sponsoring and staffing upwards of 75 charitable events to date.

“Bobby Rahal Automotive Group is delighted to increase awareness of the SoldierStrong organization and the care they provide to our country’s veterans,” said Harrisburg Area Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Brian Buehler. “Throughout the month of November, we did so by highlighting SoldierStrong on showroom displays, on our websites, on our social media pages and on email campaigns to our clients. We are honored to not only build awareness but also to donate a portion of the proceeds from every vehicle sale in November directly to SoldierStrong. On behalf of Bobby Rahal Automotive Group and through the transactions of our loyal clients, we are proud to support SoldierStrong so they can assist veterans who’ve sacrificed so much for us.”

Dr. Chris Meek, chairman and co-founder of the Stamford, Conn., organization, noted the Rahal family’s commitment to America’s veterans extends beyond its most recent generous gift. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing shows its support for SoldierStrong through its NTT IndyCar Series race team’s program, Turns For Troops. For every lap that Bobby’s son, Graham Rahal, completed in the 2024 season, sponsor United Rentals donated $50 to SoldierStrong.

Additionally, Graham Rahal serves on the SoldierStrong Advisory Board, a role in which he has used to raise broad awareness and significant material support for the organization, particularly through the philanthropic efforts of the Graham and Courtney Rahal Foundation.

“On behalf of SoldierStrong and the brave men and women we serve, we extend our deepest gratitude to the Bobby Rahal Automotive Group for their generous contribution to our mission,” said Meek. “Their support is instrumental in helping us fully realize our goal to provide revolutionary medical technology to injured veterans. It is an honor to partner with an organization that has such a long-standing tradition of excellence, like Bobby Rahal Automotive Group, to empower those who have sacrificed so much for our country. Their unwavering commitment to our heroes is truly inspiring, especially to other businesses across the country seeking to make a similar meaningful impact in their communities.”

This week marks National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, a time to honor the bravery, sacrifices, and service of our nation’s veterans.

Across the country, the more than 9 million veterans receiving healthcare services from Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities are receiving special recognition and care, many of whom are benefiting from the revolutionary medical technologies SoldierStrong provides. But they still need our support.

At SoldierStrong, we remain dedicated to improving the health and lives of our nation’s heroes. Through the donation of wearable robotic exoskeletons, known as SoldierSuits, to help paralyzed veterans walk again and the BraveMind virtual reality system used to treat post-9/11 veterans living with the devastating impacts of post-traumatic stress (PTS), we deliver life-changing and life-saving results for those who have given so much for our country.

National Salute to Veteran Patients Week offers an opportunity to remind our veterans that they are not forgotten. This National Salute to Veteran Patients Week we are asking you to help us salute veteran patients by making your best contribution to SoldierStrong. Whether you can give $25, $50, $100 or even $1,000, please know that your gift will make a direct difference in the lives of veterans.

SoldierStrong remains proud of our partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Did you know that, according to the Journal of General Internal Medicine, in general VA hospitals provide a higher quality of care than their non-VA counterparts? The impact the VA and SoldierStrong are making together is changing the lives of countless veterans. And we couldn’t do it without the support of patriots like YOU!

Your support means the world to those who have dedicated their lives to serving us. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of veterans and show them the appreciation they truly deserve.