Is there more that can be done to help Veterans with PTSD - like Joel Willman's Racing Team?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 08:59:36 -0500

Is there more that can be done to help Veterans with PTSD - like Joel Willman's Racing Team?

Here is another great RP Member SPC Joel Willman That is making a difference for Veterans with PTSD. Joel Willman Racing Team (JWRT) and Virtual World Solutions d/b/a Sponsor a Vet Life (VWS SAVL) are working together in operations that support in helping Veterans, Active Duty Members, and their Families that suffer from PTSD, TBI, MST, and that are severely disabled. By combining their efforts and services, they can achieve more results in providing the necessary funding, sponsorship, and services needed to accomplish this mission. JWRT’s mission is to help create awareness about Veterans, and Military Personnel, and their families that are suffering from PTSD, TBI, other debilitating diseases, and injuries. JWRT efforts are to help bring veterans into a team atmosphere where they can understand they are not alone, as well meet other men and women battling the same issues. With the organizations that are apart of RACING TO STOP PTSD/TBI. JWTR is looking to create a network of like-minded companies that support the very men and women that keep us safe daily. VWS SAVL environments help SAVE LIVES! VWS SAVL proved this when they helped prevent six suicide attempts from our former virtual onshore outsourcing business; which employed over 500 severely injured veterans and special needs individuals. The VWS SAVL mandate is to help Active Duty, Transitioning, Veterans, and Military Families fight the effects of PTSD and live productive and satisfying lives.

Check out Joel's website: http://joelwillmanracing.com/team.html

1. We are looking for veterans or active duty service members with PTSD, TBI, MST or that are severely disabled that want to join the "confidential" Program. This program is not tied to the VA, nor will it affect your current benefits.

2. We are looking for veterans, spouses, or caregivers to volunteer their services in a number of areas: bookkeeping, administrative assistants, IT, project management, human resources, and operations that can commit to at least 10 hours a week working online to support Sponsor a Vet Life. Please send your resume to: [login to see] . These positons will eventually become subcontracted opportunities.

3. WE NEED ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERANS FOR REMOTE WORK FROM HOME OR ANY LOCATION THEY HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER & A PHONE. IF INTERESTED EMAIL: [login to see]

Here is a link to our newsletter for more information about the services:

https://www.smore.com/x19ep

If you are in need of immediate support you can reach out to our Veteran Chat Group on Skype by sending a request to:

savlgetinvolved

If you are interested either 1 or 2 above and would like to attend a demonstration first, we are conducting them on Thursday nights at 7:00 PM EST. Please go to this link: http://www.sponsoravet.life/#!webinar-/dxphe

Joel Willman's Racing Team

Joel Willman; more than just another NASCAR Driver, he's a lean, mean, marketing machine.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 17 at 2016 10:53 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 10:53:57 -0500

No COL Mikel J. Burroughs I had not heard of Joel Willman Racing Team (JWRT) and what they are doing for Veterans with PTSD. Thank you for sharing what they are doing and providing a hyperlink to their webpage.

Response by SGT Robert R. made Jan 18 at 2016 6:33 AM

SGT Robert R. — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 06:33:37 -0500

I haven't. Do you know if the sponsor will remain next year?

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jan 21 at 2016 9:14 PM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:14:49 -0500

Thanks for sharing. SPC Joel Willman seems to be doing a great thing and hopefully he will run a few races in Tucson so I can go out and support him (hint hint Joel, :) ).

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jan 31 at 2016 8:16 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 08:16:38 -0500

Does anyone know or may know of the person in charge of Military Marketing for states TN, VA, IN, and AZ? The idea behind this is to see if any of the Branches of Military would partner up with @Joel Willman and his team for events on National Television

Please any thoughts or ideas?

Please send any ideas to: [login to see]

Reaching out to my contacts for suggestions, thoughts, or ideas:

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 31 at 2016 11:48 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 11:48:19 -0500

Thanks for sharing the information about Joel Willman Racing Team (JWRT) and Virtual World Solutions d/b/a Sponsor a Vet Life (VWS SAVL) COL Mikel J. Burroughs.To answer your question I know there is much more that can be done to help vets with PTSD but thankful that JWRT is part of the effort to help.

Response by PO1 Theresa Aldrich made Feb 5 at 2016 9:16 AM

PO1 Theresa Aldrich — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:16:30 -0500

Joel featuring your story on my news page at news.hadit.com hope it helps spread the word.

Response by CW3(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 15 at 2016 6:35 PM

CW3(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 18:35:54 -0400

I really dont know as much on this subject as i really should. I know the help is out there but do they treat it like an addiction like we cant help you until you admit you may have a problem? Just wondering

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Mar 16 at 2016 11:35 AM

CPO Andy Carrillo, MS — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:35:39 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs it appears this is where 'the rubber meets the road', an opportunity to serve our fellow vets with whatever skill we possess in a worthwhile cause. Thanks for this post. I will commit to and be connecting with this organization to offer pro bono VR counseling services online. Thanks for this post, literally an answer to a prayer.

Response by SFC Craig Dalen made Mar 16 at 2016 11:44 AM

SFC Craig Dalen — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:44:06 -0400

I really like the golf program for wounded vets.