Fisher House

Second Fisher House Dedicated at the Audie Murphy VA Campus of South Texas VA

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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San Antonio, Texas, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A second Fisher House was dedicated today at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital by Executive Director Dr. Julianne Flynn and President of Fisher House Foundation David A. Coker.

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  • San Antonio, Texas, April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A second Fisher House was dedicated today at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital by Executive Director Dr. Julianne Flynn and President of Fisher House Foundation David A. Coker.
  • The new home will double the South Texas VA Health Care System’s capacity to offer a home away from home to the families of Veterans who are inpatients at the Audie Murphy VA Medical Center.
  • Fisher House Foundation is on the Road to 100 Fisher Houses with projects underway in Memphis, Tennessee; Detroit, Michigan; and the 100th Fisher House, which will be in North Chicago, Illinois.
  • The new South Texas VA Fisher House has 16 wheelchair-accessible suites; a spacious kitchen; large communal living, dining, and family rooms; a laundry room; and a shared patio.

Fisher House Foundation joins the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 as Newest Partner

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Vancouver, BC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, is proud to announce our newest sponsor, Fisher House Foundation.

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  • Vancouver, BC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, is proud to announce our newest sponsor, Fisher House Foundation.
  • This partnership for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will build upon a decade of support for the Invictus Games from Fisher House Foundation, including support for the Family and Friends Program, which Fisher House was instrumental in establishing.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome our valued partner, Fisher House Foundation, to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,” said Scott Moore, CEO, the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
  • “Fisher House Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the Invictus Games, and we are grateful for their continued support to help foster the amazing community of loved ones who are the backbone of our shared journey of recovery.”
    A long-term supporter of the Invictus Games Foundation, Fisher House Foundation has most recently supported the 2022 Games at The Hague and the 2023 Games in Dusseldorf.

FISHER HOUSE AT THE JOHN D. DINGELL VA MEDICAL CENTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Detroit, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fisher House Foundation and the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center celebrated a construction milestone of the new Fisher House during a “Topping Off Ceremony” on February 20.

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  • Detroit, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fisher House Foundation and the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center celebrated a construction milestone of the new Fisher House during a “Topping Off Ceremony” on February 20.
  • Rep. Debbie Dingell shared remarks about the Fisher House located at the medical center named after her deceased husband Rep. John D. Dingell.
  • Scheduled for completion in late 2024, this new Fisher House will join the VA Ann Arbor Fisher House that is already serving Michigan Veterans.
  • Longtime Fisher House Foundation partner Delta Air Lines has supported multiple Fisher House programs including being a part of Fisher House Foundation’s Hero Miles Program and supporting the construction of several Fisher Houses nationwide.

Beazer Homes and Partners Donate $1.9 Million to Fisher House Foundation

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Beazer Homes, alongside their partners, proudly announced the donation of $1.9 million to Fisher House Foundation this week.

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  • Beazer Homes, alongside their partners, proudly announced the donation of $1.9 million to Fisher House Foundation this week.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240301860088/en/
    Beazer Homes employees, trade partners and Fisher House staff gathered in Las Vegas to celebrate their fundraising efforts.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The donation represents the culmination of extensive fundraising efforts by Beazer Homes employees, bolstered by the generous contributions from partners who directly donated to Fisher House.
  • Speaking on behalf of Beazer Homes, President and CEO Allan Merrill underscored the company's deep-rooted partnership with Fisher House Foundation, highlighting its significance as the company’s national charity partner.

84 Lumber Celebrates New, Bigger Sarasota, Florida Location

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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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EIGHTY FOUR, Pa., Feb. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, celebrated the opening of its new location at 1315 17th Street East, Palmetto, Florida during a circus-themed event at the site on Feb. 21, 2024.

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  • 84 Lumber had been operating in Bradenton, Florida since 2006 before the relocation.
  • "Our Florida presence has had a great impact on our business for many years," said 84 Lumber owner and CEO Maggie Hardy.
  • During the ceremony, 84 Lumber donated $100,000 to the Fisher House Foundation's Bay Pines Fisher House.
  • "We are humbled by the generosity of 84 Lumber and honored to be selected as the recipients of the donation," said Bay Pines VA Deputy Director Kristine Brown.

MEN'S WEARHOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW STORE OPENING IN RICHMOND, TX BRINGING HIGH-QUALITY MENSWEAR TO COMMUNITY AND EXCEEDING BRICK-AND-MORTAR EXPECTATIONS

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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This growing roster reinforces the brand's commitment to its customer-first, service-driven, seamless omnichannel experience.

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  • This growing roster reinforces the brand's commitment to its customer-first, service-driven, seamless omnichannel experience.
  • Customers will also benefit from the thoughtful attention and styling expertise of a dedicated associate to guide their experience.
  • In addition to their new store expansion, Men's Wearhouse continues to enhance their cutting-edge omnichannel offerings to further its remarkable customer experience beyond its store walls.
  • The Men's Wearhouse Richmond store is open just in time for customers to refresh their wardrobe for the spring season by exploring the retailer's expansive menswear collection for both everyday and occasion dressing.

MEN'S WEARHOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW STORE OPENING IN GASTONIA, NC BRINGING HIGH-QUALITY MENSWEAR TO COMMUNITY AND EXCEEDING BRICK-AND-MORTAR EXPECTATIONS

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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With its arrival at the Franklin Square III shopping center, Men's Wearhouse now totals 637 locations across the United States.

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  • With its arrival at the Franklin Square III shopping center, Men's Wearhouse now totals 637 locations across the United States.
  • In addition to their new store expansion, Men's Wearhouse continues to enhance their cutting-edge omnichannel offerings to further its remarkable customer experience beyond its store walls.
  • The retailer will also host at the opening event representatives from one of its partner Veteran organizations, Fisher House.
  • The Men's Wearhouse Gastonia store is open just in time for customers to refresh their wardrobe for the spring season by exploring the retailer's expansive menswear collection for both everyday and occasion dressing.

VANTEDGE MEDICAL ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantedge Medical ("Vantedge" or "Vantedge Medical"), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners ("Aterian"), is pleased to announce that Brian King is now serving as CEO and Chairman of Vantedge Medical. Brian has served as Executive Chairman of the Company since February 2022.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantedge Medical ("Vantedge" or "Vantedge Medical"), a portfolio company of Aterian Investment Partners ("Aterian"), is pleased to announce that Brian King is now serving as CEO and Chairman of Vantedge Medical.
  • Brian has served as Executive Chairman of the Company since February 2022.
  • Brandon Bethea, Co-Founder and Partner at Aterian, said "I am elated to be able to announce Brian's appointment as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Vantedge Medical.
  • Vantedge could not be more fortunate to have Brian add CEO to his existing responsibilities as Chairman.

Fisher House supports Army veteran and wife

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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The two met after Lorenzo returned from a three-year enlistment, 1973 to 1976, that Lorenzo spent in Germany as an armor crewmember.

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  • The two met after Lorenzo returned from a three-year enlistment, 1973 to 1976, that Lorenzo spent in Germany as an armor crewmember.
  • He was hurt while trying to protect an older worker from harm a few years into his career at Colonial.
  • It was during one of those surgeries that the Cutchins learned about the Fisher House.
  • When she’s in the house, Nadine likes to cook larger meals so that other families can enjoy the food, too.

Active-duty Marine reflects on Fisher House stay

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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We were probably both in tears the first day after I had my surgery.”

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  • We were probably both in tears the first day after I had my surgery.”
    That comes from Marine Cpl.
  • Bridget was an athlete in high school and was used to aches and pains while training.
  • “And the case manager talked to me and told me about the Fisher House.
  • In her last week of recovery, Bridget met another Marine who arrived with his mom.