Disabled Patriot Fund Recipient Stories

On October, 24, 2022, a disbursement was made to Clayton Isbell. Clayton is an Army Veteran who is rated 100% with the VA. He suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his monthly rent.

On November 9, 2022, a disbursement was made James Tucker. James suffers from throat and neck cancer and unable to work. He was not a smoker and the cancer may have been caused by burn pits while serving.  James needed assistance with his mortgage.

On December 30, 2022, a disbursement in the amount of $7,500.00 was made to K9s for Veterans on behalf of Larry Boisseau. Larry served in the Korean War and suffers from physical and behavioral health matters that affect his overall health and well-being.  In correspondence with his VA Primary Care Provider, he stated that Larry is capable of taking care of a pet companion, and this pet companion will add to the quality of his. 

On March 28, 2022, a disbursement was made Robert Shanks. Robert suffers from injuries from Vietnam which has caused him major health issues with diabetes and heart conditions related to Agent Orange. He was seeking assistance for mortgage.

On April 21, 2022, a disbursement was made to Henry Marshall. Henry is an Army Veteran who is rated 80% with the VA for PTSD and knee injuries. Henry was admitted to the Great Lakes inpatient PTSD clinic for their 2-1/2 month clinic. He was seeing assistance for rent. 

On July 25, 2022, a disbursement was made to Chuckwudi Akara. Chuckwudi served in Afghanistan in 2013 as well as 2016 and 2017. He suffers from PTSD. Chuckwudi fell behind on his rent due to losing his job while in an impatient VA PTSD program. He was seeking assistance for rent. 

On April 14, 2018, disbursements were made to Ivan Perez. Ivan suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses.  

On April 16, 2018, disbursements were made to Chris France. Chris suffers from PTSD, knee and back injuries. He needed assistance with rent and monthly expenses.

On May 1, 2018, a disbursement was made to Rosula Ramos. She suffers from PTSD. She needed assistance with her rent.

On September 4, 2018, a disbursement was made to Jason Glanz. He suffers from PTSD.

On September 5, 2018, a disbursement was made to Joshua Hall. He suffers from PTSD, irritable bowel syndrome and right hand neuropathy. 

On September 17, 2018, a disbursement was made to Attla Dupree. He suffers from depression, arthritis and back issues.

On September 20, 2018, a disbursement was made to Erin Constantine. She suffers from PTSD. She needed assistance with monthly expenses and automobile expenses.  

On October 1, 2018, a disbursement was made to David Jacobson. He suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses.

On October 24, 2018, a disbursement was made to Jonathan Lloyd. He suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with rent and security deposit.  

On October 4, 2017, disbursements were made to of Lisa Cruz. Lisa suffers from PTSD. She needed assistance with monthly expenses. 

On October 9, 2017, a disbursement was made to Makis Fulton. Makis suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his cell phone bill.

On October 11, 2017, a disbursement was made to Robert Banas. Robert suffers from PTSD, knee injury, migraine headaches and tinnitus. He needed help with his mortgage.

On September 1, 2017, a disbursement was made on behalf of Debbie Salonis-Johnson. Debbie suffers from PTSD. She needed assistance with rent.

On November 6, 2017, a disbursement was made to William Green. William suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses.  

On February 20, 2018, a disbursement was made to Julio Garcia. He suffers from PTSD. Julio needed assistance with rent.

On August 12, 2017, a disbursement was made to Jimmy White. Jimmy suffers from PTSD.

On August 12, 2017, a disbursement was made to Maurice Williams. Maurice suffers from PTSD.

On August 8, 2017, a disbursement was made to Aaron McAfee. He suffers from PTSD and a lower back injury.

On July 21, 2017, a disbursement was made to Devin Evans. Devin suffers from PTSD.

On July 12, 2017, a disbursement was made to Marissa Youngbey. Marissa suffers from multiple issues including PTSD.

On July 6, 2017, a disbursement was made to Ryan Lange. Ryan suffers PTSD.

On June 22, 2017, a disbursement was made to Amanda Gilbert. Amanda suffers from PTSD.

On May 20, 2017, a disbursement was made to Diondra Hamilton. Diondra suffers from PTSD, stress and Military Sexual Trauma.

On November 17, 2016, a disbursement was made to Luis Rois Rivera. Luis suffers from PTSD.

On November 15, 2016, a disbursement was made to Jerred Fournier. Jerred suffers from damaged wrist ligaments and GERD.

On November 9, 2016, a disbursement was made to Joshua Jessop. Joshua suffers from PTSD, degenerative disc disease, TBI, right shoulder, left and right knee strain and tinnitus.

On November 9, 2016, a disbursement was made to Crystal Huerta. Crystal is homeless and suffers from foot and leg issues and hypothyroidism.

On November 2, 2016, a disbursement was made to James Casey. James suffers PTSD with anxiety disorder.

On November 2, 2016, a disbursement was made to Melissa Vance. Melissa suffers from back issues, knee issues and migraines.

On October 31, 2016, a disbursement was made to Ryan Shannon. Ryan suffers from PTSD w/anxiety disorder, mild TBI, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and incomplete paralysis in left foot.

On October 20, 2016, a disbursement was made to Abigail Maki. Abigail suffers from severe PTSD and panic disorder.

On April 2, 2016, a disbursement was made to Brandon Washington. Brandon suffers from severe PTSD.

On March 2, 2016, a disbursement was made to Raphael Colon. Raphael suffers from severe PTSD.

On February 22, 2016, a disbursement was made to Shannard Dyer. Shannard suffers from PTSD, joint disease, hearing issues, burn scars and TBI.

On February 20, 2016, a disbursement was made to April Douglas. April suffers from PTSD and asthma.

On February 6, 2016, a disbursement was made to Jason Ott. Jason suffers from a broken back from falling out of an aircraft.

On February 2, 2016, a disbursement was made to Matt Sanders. Matt suffers from PTSD, hearing loss and back issues from his back injuries.

On December16, 2015, a disbursement was made to Lisa Caparelli. Lisa suffers from fractures in her ankles after falling off a 90 foot ravine.

On December 16, 2015, a disbursement was made to Robin Findlay. Robin suffers from PTSD.

On November 24, 2015, a disbursement was made to Jesse Davis. Jesse suffers from PTSD, TBI and seizures.

On November 20, 2015, a disbursement was made to Jennifer Alvarez. Jennifer suffers from PTSD, depression and a back injury.

On November 20, 2015, a disbursement was made to John Miller. John suffers from PTSD.

On November 19, 2015, a disbursement was made to Luis Nunez. Luis suffers from PTSD and a back injury.

On November 3, 2015, a disbursement was made to Carolyn Musgray. Carolyn suffers from a shoulder injury.

On October 13, 2015, a disbursement was made to Herman Hunter. Herman suffers from degenerative intervertebral disc disease and several other medical conditions.

On September 15, 2015, a disbursement was made to William Marcia. William suffers from PTSD, TBI, hearing, back, shrapnel wounds and radiculopathy.

On September 15, 2015, a disbursement was made to Emilio Molina-Picado. Emilio suffers from a shoulder injury.

On May 22, 2015, a disbursement was made to David Oelert. While stationed at Udeid Air Base in Qatar, David sustained injuries which required him to be transported back home and undergo a spinal fusion and laminectomy.

On January 10, 2019, a disbursement was made to Michael Sanow. Michael suffers from PTSD and back/neck injuries. He needed assistance with his vehicle expenses.

On January 12, 2019, a disbursement was made to Ahmad Kreisheh. Ahmad suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his monthly rent. 

On February 23, 2019, a disbursement was made to Matthew Huhtelin. A check presentation was made at the 2019 Concert event. Matt suffers from the TBI, PTSD and other service connected disabilities. 

On April 2, 2018, a disbursement was made to Patrick Fahey. He suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his rent.

On April 2, 2018, a disbursement was made to former Justin Brown. He suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his rent.

On April 6, 2018, disbursements were made to William Runyon. William suffers from PTSD and is currently being treated. He needed assistance with rent and monthly expenses. 

On March 12, 2018, a disbursement was made to Ronald Steffens. Ronald suffers from severe PTSD and a rare form of cancer. He needed assistance with a down payment for a safe vehicle for doctor appointments.

Army SPC Trevor Hathcock – On March 16, 2018, a disbursement was made to Trevor Hathcock. Trevor suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses.  

On September 10, 2017, a disbursement was made to former DPF recipient, Wayne Rydberg. Wayne suffers from severe PTSD and shoulder issues from shrapnel. He needed help with his mortgage.

On September 19, 2017, disbursements were made to Andrew Willsie. Andrew suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his car payment and repairs and medical bills. 

On October 26, 2018, a disbursement was made to Terrence Whitefield. He suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his rent.

On October 26, 2018, disbursements were made to Omar Rashad. He suffers from PTSD. He needed help with monthly expenses.

On November 2, 2018, a disbursement was made to Ricky Tavitas. The money will be used to purchase him a handicapped accessible vehicle. 

On March 8, 2019, a disbursement was made to Zach Harig. Zach suffers from PTSD. He needed help with car repairs.

On March 13, 2019, a disbursement was made to Scott Kasules. Scott suffers from PTSD and TBI. He needed help with his mortgage and monthly expenses.  

On August 28, 2017, a disbursement was made to Oscar Lopez. Oscar suffers from severe PTSD and shoulder injury.

On November 10, 2018, a disbursement was made to Michael Gholar. Michael suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his rent.

In November, 2017, disbursements were made to Ernest Feret. Ernest suffers from PTSD. He needed help with monthly expenses.

On November 8, 2017, a disbursement was made to Johnny Rodriguez. Johnny suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses.  

On April 26, 2017, a disbursement was made to Ali Agha. Ali suffers from PTSD.

On March 27, 2017, a disbursement was made to Richard Monu. Richard suffers from PTSD.

On March 9, 2017, a disbursement was made to Pedro Zamora. Pedro suffers from PTSD, GIRD, arthritis, tinnitus.

On February 20, 2017, a disbursement was made to Armando De LaOla. Armando suffers from PTSD, sleep apnea, bilateral tinnitus, radiculopathy and a lumbosacral strain.

On February 13, 2017, a disbursement was made to Marlena Ragland. Marlena suffers from PTSD, asthma and a skin condition.

On February 13, 2017, a disbursement was made to John Young. John suffers from PTSD.

On February 6, 2017, a disbursement was made to Jessica Ouellette. Jessica suffers from PTSD with anxiety.

On February 1, 2017, a disbursement was made to Francisco Rivera. Francisco suffers from PTSD, depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, and irritable bowel syndrome.

On January 26, 2017, a disbursement was made to William Miller. William suffers from PTSD, TBI, migraines, and tinnitus from a ruptured eardrum.

On October 13, 2016, a disbursement was made to Wayne Rydberg. Wayne suffers from PTSD, shrapnel and a shoulder injury.

On September 26, 2016, a disbursement was made to Gaige Franco. Gaige suffers from torn meniscus, torn ACL/PCL and tinnitus.

On September 19, 2016, a disbursement was made to Nicholas Abernethy. Nicholas suffers from PTSD.

On September 12, 2016, a disbursement was made to Jose Hill. Jose suffers from PTSD and depression.

On September 1, 2016, a disbursement was made to Sean Grimes. Sean suffers from PTSD.

On August 10, 2016, a disbursements was made to Timothy Mohr. Timothy suffers from PTSD, TBI, lower extremity pain.

On July 28, 2016, a disbursement was made to Freddie White. Freddie suffers from PTSD.

On July 28, 2016, a disbursement in was made to Joseph Kopernik. Joseph was blasted unconscious by an IED. Later he was diagnosed with PTSD and cat scans revealed TBI.

On July 27, 2016, a disbursement was made to Dan Barhum. Dan suffers from severe PTSD that stems from his TBI in Iraq in 2005 He was deployed twice to Iraq.

On January 22, 2016, a disbursement was made to Henry Gonzalez. Henry suffers from PTSD.

On January 2, 2016, a disbursement was made to Eric Henniger. Eric suffers from depression and a hip injury.

On December 30, 2015, a disbursement was made to Patrick Hutton. Patrick suffers from hearing loss, tinnitus and dislocated elbow resulting in tendinitis.

On December 24, 2015, a disbursement was made to Maurice Henderson. Maurice suffers from cervical spine (ruptured discs), knee injury and PTSD.

On December 24, 2015, a disbursement was made to Jeffrey Sadler. Jeffrey suffers from PTSD.

On May 8, 2015, a disbursement was made to Remon Knowlton. Remon suffers from PTSD.

On September 10, 2015, a disbursement was made to Israel Muniz. Israel suffers from PTSD, heart issues and breathing problems from lung issues.

On September 4, 2015, a disbursement was made to Joseph Trainor. He suffers from PTSD, limitation of motion of left shoulder and tinnitus

On September 1, 2015, a disbursement was made to Phillip Goodrich. Phillip suffers from PTSD and tendinitis.

On September 1, 2015, a disbursement was made to Luis Ochoa. Luis suffers from PTSD.

On August 28, 2015, a disbursement was made to Joseph Calixte. Joseph suffers from PTSD.

On August 20, 2015, a disbursement was made to Albert Parr. Edward suffers from PTSD, TBI, lumbar and cervical spine injury.

On August 18, 2015, a disbursement was made to Edward Crawford. Edward suffers from PTSD.

On August 6, 2015, a disbursement was made to Mark Ross. Mark suffers from major depression and anxiety.

On July 28, 2015, a disbursement was made to Matthew Tallman for car repairs. Matthew suffers from PTSD, TBI, head injuries/concussions, migraine headaches and sleep difficulties.

On July 26, 2015, a disbursement was made to Jeremy Lowe. Jeremy suffers from PTSD, shoulder and back injuries.

On May 17, 2018, a disbursement was made to Michael Dasilva. Michael suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with rent and security deposit.  

On June 22, 2018, a disbursement was made to Jason Latham. Jason suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his rent.

On June 22, 2018, a disbursement was made to Colton Zumach. Colton suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with car repair while in treatment for PTSD.  

On June 25, 2018, a disbursement was made to Shionnae Bills. Shionnae suffers from PTSD. She needed assistance with security deposit and moving expenses.  

On July 2, 2018, a disbursement was made to William Chillmon. He went through two hernia surgeries, one upon his return from Kuwait. He needed assistance with monthly expenses.

On July 2, 2018, a disbursement was made to Kevin Taylor. Kevin suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses. 

On July 27, 2018, a disbursement was made to Bart Hansen. Bart suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses.  

On July 27, 2018, a disbursement was made to Jason Martinez. Jason suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses.  

On July 30, 2018, a disbursement was made to Michael Thompson. Michael suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses. 

On November 21, 2018, a disbursement was made to Richard Trotter. Richard suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his car payment.  

On November 24, 2018, a disbursement was made to Robert Valadez. Robert suffers from PTSD. Robert was injured by an IED while serving and now suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with car repair and insurance.

On November 28, 2018, a disbursement was made to Nina Carter. Nina suffers from PTSD. She needed assistance with rent and security deposit. 

On December 8, 2018, a disbursement was made to Shirley Moore. Shirley suffers from PTSD. She needed assistance with her monthly rent.  

In December, 2018, disbursements were made to Eric Goodwin. Eric suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his monthly expenses.  

On December 29, 2018, a disbursement was made to Jason Robinson. Jason suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his monthly rent.  

On January 3, 2019, disbursements were made to Donald Dillon. Donald suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with his monthly expenses.  

On January 7, 2019, a disbursement was made to Donald Harvil. Donald suffers from PTSD and TBI. He needed assistance with repairs to his vehicle.

On October 11, 2017, disbursements were made to Carl Gunther. Carl suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with monthly expenses. 

On October 24, 2017, a disbursement was made to Joshua Keller. Joshua suffers from PTSD. He needed assistance with rent and security deposit.  

On January 20, 2017, a disbursement was made to Sakeena Hawkins. Sakeena suffers from wrist injuries and migraine headaches.

On January 14, 2017, a disbursement was made to Jacob Frascona. Jacob suffers from back and knee injuries.

On January 6, 2017, a disbursement was made to Sherry Hodge. Sherry suffers from knee injuries which resulted in a total knee replacement.

On December 26, 2016, a disbursement was made to Arthur Miller. Arthur suffers from PTSD, migraine headache disorder and tinnitus.

On December 26, 2016, a disbursement was made to Ivan Pascal. Ivan suffers from PTSD and bi-polar disorder.

On December 12, 2016, a disbursement was made to Julio Garcia. Julio suffers from PTSD.

On December 12, 2016, a disbursement was made to Theodore Wills. Theodore suffers from PTSD.

On December 5, 2016, a disbursement was made to Clayton Irons. Clayton suffers from PTSD.

On November 18, 2016, disbursements was made to Brian Wilhelm. Brian suffers from 100% PTSD, TBI and amputated left leg.

On November 17, 2016, a disbursement was made to Marquel Mays. Marquel suffers from PTSD.

On July 6, 2016, a disbursement was made to Jeremy Jones. Jeremy suffers from Bilateral maxillary sinus retention cyst, PTSD, migraines.

On June 26, 2016, a disbursement was made to Dan Gabryszak. Dan needed help with insurance and travel expenses to his treatments. He suffers from severe PTSD, TBI, concussions and back issues.

On June 9, 2016, a disbursement was made on behalf of Cherrielyn Filozof. She served in Iraq in 2007 and 2008 in a High Trauma medical unit. She has suffered from PTSD.

On June 8, 2016, a disbursement was made to Alejandro Villatoro. Alejandro suffers from depressive disorder with anxiety and tinnitus.

On June 8, 2016, a disbursement was made to David Hull. David suffers from PTSD, chronic pancreatitis and diabetes.

On June 8, 2016, a disbursement was made to Carol Ann Robinson. Carol suffers from PTSD, migraines, back and spine injuries.

On April 22, 2016, a disbursement was made to John Navarre. John suffers from PTSD and TBI, disc issues, arthritis and migraines.

On April 2, 2016, a disbursement was made to John Vongphardy. John suffers from PTSD.

On March 21st and 28th, disbursements were made to Sean Fenzel. Sean suffers from severe PTSD, TBI, back issues and eye disorders.

On December 24, 2015, a disbursement was made to Julian Trafford-Goss. Julian suffers from PTSD, hearing loss, back and knee injuries and headaches.

On December 24, 2015, a disbursement was made to Deangelo Jackson. Deangelo suffers from PTSD.

On December 24, 2015, a disbursement was made to George Burke. George suffers from PTSD and back injury.

On December 17, 2015, a disbursement was made to Brian Bickerton. Brian suffers from TBI, PTSD and mobile and back issues due to an IED explosion.

On December 16, 2015, a disbursement was made to Jason Seitz. Jason suffers from PTSD.

On July 26, 2015, a disbursement was made to Jesus Cervantes. Jesus suffers from shoulder, wrist, back and knee injuries, tinnitus and migraine headaches.

On July 15, 2015, a disbursement was made to Carlson White. Carlson suffers from PTSD, TBI and migraine headaches.

On June 29, 2015, a disbursement was made to William Conner. William suffers from PTSD, right knee and foot injury, left wrist and lower back injury.

On June 29, 2015, a disbursement was made to Gerald O’Sullivan. Gerald suffers from PTSD, knee injury, depression and mood behavior.

On June 24, 2015, a disbursement was made to Joseph Conerly. Joseph suffers from PTSD and high blood pressure.

On June 23, 2015, a disbursement was made to Daniel Wolter. Daniel suffers from PTSD, TBI, anxiety and depression.

On June 18, 2015, a disbursement was made to Ronald Davis, Jr. Ronald suffers from PTSD.

On June 9, 2015, a disbursement was made to Ramon Bejarano. Ramon was shot by a rocket propelled grenade launcher on his right side. He suffered from shrapnel in the shin of his right leg as injuries to his knee.

On May 22, 2015, a disbursement was made to David Oelert. David suffers from PTSD, back and knee issues, headaches and sleeping issues.