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FEATURED EVENT
Walk 4 Warriors
September 19 – Madison, VFW Post 1318, 2740 Ski Lane
Walk for Warriors exists to honor our veterans by raising awareness of the tragedy of veteran suicide and providing meaningful support to those who are struggling. Walk, ruck, or complete the 18k Honor Challenge, representing the 18 veterans lost each day to suicide. Check-in at 8:00 a.m. Kickoff at 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by VFW Post 1318.
You can do 5k, 10k, or 18k.
All proceeds from Walk 4 Warriors will be donated to local organizations that support veterans by meeting them where they are and helping them navigate life’s challenges when they need it most.
FEATURED RESEARCH
RAND – America’s Military and Veteran Caregivers
America’s Military and Veteran Caregivers: Hidden Heroes Emerging from the Shadows
The authors produced new estimates of the number of adults caregiving in the United States today; investigated how those caring for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans compare with those caring for civilians and with non-caregivers; and share insights on the potential consequences of caregiving on caregivers’ health, their economic security, and their families’ well-being. They also propose recommendations to strengthen caregiver support.
There are 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers, representing 5.5 percent of the U.S. adult population. There are an additional 91.3 million civilian caregivers (35.0 percent of U.S. adults) caring for wounded, ill, or injured civilian adults.
The estimated aggregate economic value generated by military/veteran caregiving activities, which are largely uncompensated, ranges from $119 billion to $485 billion per year. Military/veteran caregivers incur an estimated $8,583 in annual out-of-pocket costs associated with their caregiving responsibilities. Military/veteran caregivers forgo an estimated $4,522 in annual household income.