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My father served our country proudly in the Navy during\u00a0World War II, my oldest brother was a Captain in the Army during the Vietnam War and my other 2 brothers served\u00a0in the United States Coast Guard. \u00a0My uncles, cousins and other family members also served our country proudly in different branches of the military. \u00a0I have nephews who are active members of the military and have already served several tours in\u00a0Afghanistan and Iraq.<\/p>\n

My friend’s husband \u00a0served several tours in Iraq and Afghanistan but has suffered terribly with PTSD. \u00a0They have 2 young children and the trials they face\u00a0due to his severe PTSD are\u00a0so stressful. Numerous hospitalizations, the need for help in the home to assist\u00a0when her husband has an episode prevent them from doing many things families take for granted. \u00a0Seeing what she has to go through has really shown me the reality of PTSD and how it affects our veterans. \u00a0It is one of the reasons why I was happy to participate in the Believe in Heroes\u00ae Campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Believe in Heroes\u00ae<\/strong> was established in 2010 to bring grocery retailers, trusted brands, and shoppers together to raise funds for WWP<\/strong>, a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors<\/strong>. \u00a0Most veterans face challenges as they transition back into civilian life, and today’s wounded veterans are meeting extraordinary obstacles including, the physical injuries as well as invisible ones, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It\u2019s time for EVERYONE to take part in ensuring our injured service members are well taken care of. \u00a0The campaign has generated $16 million for WWP<\/strong> to date and has helped enable the expansion of its critical veteran programs that now directly serve more than 40,000 injured service members<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Want to help? \u00a0You can easily help Believe in Heroes\u00ae raise funds to help our Wounded Warriors while\u00a0doing something you do anyway, grocery shopping. \u00a0You can download over $25<\/strong> in coupon savings<\/strong> HERE<\/strong><\/a>. \u00a0Coupons are available through 11\/30\/14 or while supplies last. \u00a0For more information on the campaign and how\/where to shop click HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

You can also show your support by purchasing Believe in Heroes\u00ae merchandise<\/strong> in stores or online\u00a0HERE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

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I am participating in the 2014 Believe in Heroes Blogger Campaign. \u00a0Although I was compensated for this post all of my words and views are 100% my own. #BelieveInHeroes<\/p>\n

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