Operation VISIT Family

Vacations In the Sun for Injured Troopers and their Families

Situation

With the current Global conflicts continuing a pace, the total amount of seriously wounded continues to grow. A common thought is: “The government looks after the military for life so what’s the issue”? The issue is, and which is now becoming apparent albeit slowly to all, is that the degree to which the government looks after OUR wounded warriors varies greatly, with apparently those less able getting the least. It may be hard to believe, however, nonetheless still true that some lower rank families still rely on food banks and social programs such as Women Infant Children (WIC) to survive. Couple that fact with the recent press reports of the condition of the VA hospitals.  In talking to Veterans with recent experiences of the overall VA attitude to the wounded and injured, the awful truth is that as a nation, many do not care what happens once the military member leaves the theater of conflict.

WE, and YOU as individuals DO care, but what can WE do about OUR injured military members? WE CAN help and make life a little more pleasant, even for a short period for a few of these warriors and THEIR families. WE HELP by providing veterans and their families with happy memories, which, no matter what their personal financial status, cannot be taken from them.

VETERANS have already paid an arm, leg, mind, or worse, ON OUR behalf and we would like to bring them and their Family (Spouse and Children) to the vacation Capital of the world here in Orlando for a brief respite from financial and military pressures, without ANY further cost to them. At least, but not limited to, transport to and from Orlando (and between accommodation and resorts), meals and accommodation, theme park tickets, and a little cash for discretionary spending. In other words, provide everything WE could think to support OUR TROOPERS.

 

Top Donators

Up to $1000
TEC Diversified - Orlando

The Old Fish Restaurant – Coco Beach
Up to $10,000
The Mill at Lake Hamilton – Lake Hamilton US 27

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