SoldierStrong Honored at Cubs/Brewers Game at Wrigley Field

CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SoldierStrong, one of the fastest growing veterans’ organizations in the nation, will be honored by the Chicago Cubs for its work to provide advanced rehabilitation technology to help post-9/11 injured veterans take their next steps forward back on America soil. The organization, together with a local injured veteran, will be recognized at the Cubs/Brewers game on Tuesday, September 22 at Wrigley Field. During the game, Chris Meek, co-founder and CEO of SoldierStrong, will join Matt Ross, an injured war veteran who has gone through rehabilitation using an Ekso GTTM robotic exoskeleton, which has ultimately helped him relearn to walk on his own again.

Together, they will walk onto the field for a special tribute and veteran’s salute.”We are honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization as the Chicago Cubs to help spread the word about SoldierStrong and the work we do for America’s injured veterans,” said Chris Meek. “This remarkable platform will enable us to deliver our message to tens of thousands of people. We’re hoping they’ll be inspired to join us in our mission to give access to life changing advanced rehabilitation to thousands of additional injured veterans.” he said.

SoldierStrong is committed to helping post-9/11 injured veterans take their next steps forward by making available cutting-edge medical device technology in advanced rehabilitation. Already, SoldierStrong has given over 20,000 severely injured and paralyzed veterans access to life changing advanced medical devices. SoldierStrong also helps veterans by providing scholarship opportunities at some of America’s finest universities, colleges and trade schools. SoldierStrong is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, founded in 2009.

SoldierStrong honored at Yankees/Red Sox game at Fenway park

The Stamford-based nonprofit SoldierStrong will be recognized Monday by the Boston Red Sox, prior to a game at Fenway Park against the New York Yankees.

Initially founded to provide soldiers with socks and other basic needs, SoldierStrong now provides veterans with assistive medical devices as well, as they recover from combat wounds, also funding educational scholarships.

The company estimates it has helped some 20,000 veterans since its launch in 2009, in some cases with expensive prosthetic technology from Massachusetts companies Myomo of Cambridge and iWalk of Bedford. At the game, CEO Chris Meek will be joined by David Bronson, who uses BiOM’s iWalk prosthetic ankle after being injured in Iraq.

Thank You PABio

Thank you so much to our partner PABio for having us to their exhibition pavilion and Fisher Scientific for their generous donation.

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Commander Rorke Denver to Join SoldierStrong Advisory Board

The SoldierStrong Advisory Board provides counsel on ways to better serve and assist members of the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition to Commander Rorke, the Advisory Board is comprised of Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum, Congressman Jon D. Runyan, former United States Senator Joseph Lieberman, Philanthropist John H. Linnartz, Former CEO Linda McMahon, Colonel Bill Smullen, Special Advisor to former Joint Chief of Staffs and Secretary of State General Colin Powell, Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks and Retired Vice Admiral Bob Murrett.

“I am excited to join the SoldierStrong Advisory Board and look forward to helping SoldierStrong assist members of the Armed Services,” said Commander Rorke. “I know firsthand how difficult it is to serve abroad and re-acclimate when returning home. SoldierStrong is working diligently to ensure that there are resources available to help veterans in the next phase of their lives.”

“We are honored to have Commander Rorke join our Advisory Board and look forward to his ideas and guidance,” said SoldierStrong Co-Founder, Chris Meek. “His tremendous experience in the field will make him an invaluable asset as we continue to identify new resources to support our nation’s heroes.”

In 2006, Denver was officer in charge of BRAVO Platoon of SEAL Team THREE in Iraq’s Al Anbar Province in one of the most combat-heavy deployments of any regular SEAL team since Vietnam.  Denver was awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for valorous action in combat.

Commander Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and other international hot spots.

He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures. His first book, the New York Times Bestseller: Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, takes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program.

 

Jon D. Runyan to Join SoldierStrong Advisory Board

Jon D. Runyan to Join SoldierStrong Advisory Board

Stamford, CT, February 13, 2015 – Non-profit SoldierStrong announced today that former Congressman and NFL All-Pro Jon D. Runyan will join its Advisory Board.

The SoldierStrong Advisory Board provides counsel on ways to better serve and assist members of the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition to former Congressman Runyan, the Advisory Board is comprised of Fox News Anchor Martha MacCallum, former United States Senator Joseph Lieberman, Philanthropist John H. Linnartz, Former CEO Linda McMahon, Colonel Bill Smullen, Special Advisor to former Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State General Colin Powell, Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks and Retired Vice Admiral Bob Murrett.

“I am delighted to join the SoldierStrong Advisory Board and look forward to helping SoldierStrong continue its mission of helping members of the Armed Services take their next steps forward,” said Congressman Runyan. “Our service men and women have put their lives on the line for our country, and SoldierStrong is working hard to ensure they receive the resources they need when they return home.”

“We are thrilled to have Congressman Runyan join our Advisory Board and look forward to his input and guidance,” said SoldierStrong Co-Founder, Chris Meek. “His experience serving on the Armed Services and Veterans Affairs committees will make him an invaluable asset as we search for new ways to support our nation’s heroes.”

Jon D. Runyan served as a Member of the United States House of Representatives from January 2011 until his retirement in January 2015. Representing New Jersey’s Third Congressional District, Congressman Runyan served his constituency on three key committees: the Armed Services Committee, the Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Natural Resources Committee.

Jon was born in Flint, Michigan, where he was an accomplished high school athlete, and earned a scholarship to the University of Michigan to play football, becoming the first person in his family to attend college.

In 1996, Jon was drafted by the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans), and in 2000 signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he enjoyed a successful career as an offensive tackle for nine seasons. He retired from the NFL in 2010.

Jon is heavily involved in numerous charities and organizations that benefit the Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia area, including the New Jersey Special Olympics, the American Red Cross, the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, the USO, the Armed Forces Freedom Ride and Habitat for Humanity. He also served on the Board of the Alzheimer’s Association of the Delaware Valley.