COLORADO SPRINGS — Friday afternoon, local veterans have a chance to learn more about the resources available to them.
From 1 - 2 p.m. at Library 21C, vets will hear from representatives from the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging, the Veterans Service Office, and other organizations providing services for veterans in our region.
Topics will include veteran benefits, healthcare, housing, and skill advancement programs.
News5's Piper Vaughn will emcee the event.
As of Thursday, there were still 95 seats available for the event. Click here to learn more and register.
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.
