FOUNTAIN — Vivian Mitchell takes care of her husband, an Army veteran who served for more than 18 years. She tells me that veteran caretakers have unique challenges.
“Just tying their shoes to their mental health, emotional health, physical health depending on the injuries that they sustain. Each caregiver has a different walk, you know. And each has their own struggles and difficulties on handling each day,” she said.
Throughout her two-year term as the Dole Caregiver Recipient, Mitchell will support the foundation.
She’ll encourage others to become caregivers and help expand resources for veterans.
Mitchell tells me this national recognition goes far beyond the title.
“I’m being recognized, like oh, I do exist. Somebody sees me. You know, so we are being seen and that’s a good thing. That’s a really good feeling.”
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Fort Carson Soldier Raises $50K for Cancer Treatment - Gives It All Away to Help Others
Sergeant First Class David Hong battling stage 4 colon cancer raised over $50,000 in three days for experimental treatment, but when Tricare approved coverage, he donated every penny to help other service members and veterans fighting cancer. The Fort Carson religious specialist underwent the innovative histotripsy treatment earlier this month and remains hopeful about the results. His selfless decision shows how one soldier's battle became a mission to help others in their fight against cancer.
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