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A little different programming this week.

Instead of cheerleaders, something important.

Soldiers' Angels has a few projects underway for the folks at Ft. Hood.

Also at Soldiers' Angels...The annual Project Valour-IT fundraiser.

Project Valour-IT, in memory of SFC William V. Ziegenfuss, helps provide voice-controlled/adaptive laptop computers and other technology to support Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines recovering from hand wounds and other severe injuries. Technology supplied includes:

-Voice-controlled Laptops - Operated by speaking into a microphone or using other adaptive technologies, they allow the wounded to maintain connections with the rest of the world during recovery.

-Wii Video Game Systems - Whole-body game systems increase motivation and speed recovery when used under the guidance of physical therapists in therapy sessions (donated only to medical facilities).

- Personal GPS - Handheld GPS devices build self-confidence and independence by compensating for short-term memory loss and organizational challenges related to severe TBI and severe PTSD.

Apparently the HQ is on Team Marines but the money all goes to the same great cause.

posted by DrewM. at 12:51 PM

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