A recent press release by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) quotes Dr. Gordon and the importance of telemedicine as “a huge step toward rehabilitation and reintegration of the nation’s 450,000 Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan who suffer from TBI”. The initiative was introduced as part of the bipartisan amendment (S.A. 2114) from Senator Portman and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI). You can the full article at Telemedicine Initiative.

The recent screening of the documentary “Operation Resurrection” was featured in an article in Stars and Stripes. The event was held at the Capitol Hill Visitor’s Center and was attended by a number of Congressional representatives and other interested parties. The presentation was another opportunity to increase awareness of the effects of Traumatic Brain Injury to those in Congress who can provide the resources to assist our veterans who are effected by this wound from our recent wars. Photos of the event can be viewed on our Facebook page at photos. You can view the handout given to those in attendance which list all the facts about TBI at Fact Sheet.

  A recent article in The Blaze discusses the importance of Veterans Day and how we all should assist those who have     returned from service in the military. The article discusses the signature wound from the recent wars, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and also highlights the upcoming screening of Operation Resurrection, a documentary about solutions for our returning Veterans who suffer from Traumatic Brain Injury.

The Foundation had 26 people who gave of their time to sell tickets for the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation 50/50 Raffle. The volunteers were able to sell over $9,100 worth of tickets which was split with the winner and a portion will go to Resurrecting Lives to support our veterans and assisting in their participation in research for Traumatic Brain Injury. Many thanks to those who worked hard to sell tickets during the game and help our veterans.