Join us on Radio Row as Sports Philanthropy Network Founder, Roy Kessel and EVP, Kayla Bradham as they sit down with fellow Philanthropist Debi Wheeler and former Navy Seal Tom Dietz. As they discuss the larger initiative in their fellow foundations as they look to reach those affected by trauma and emotional injury in their lives.
In this discussion guests Debi Wheeler and Tom Dietz give their inside of what it takes to be a burden of emotional trauma and injuries. As their foundations look to help those that have been affected by this. As both Wheeler and Dietz having connections within the military, they have the ability to take away the potential stress from a survivor in educating their children. Doing whatever it takes to take initiative, and help those military families by taking the burden away from some of these families.
LinkedIn Page: https://linkedin.com/DebiWheeler
About Special Operations Warrior
At Special Operations Warrior Foundation, we strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. At SOWF, we stand by the side of surviving families of Special Operators, offering unwavering support from cradle to career. Our mission is to ensure that every child of fallen Special Operations Personnel receives the education they deserve.
Since November 2020, we have expanded our program eligibility to include the children of ALL Medal of Honor recipients. Moreover, in September 2022, we extended our support to the children of active-duty Special Operators who have lost their spouse. This ensures that no child is left behind, and that they can pursue their dreams with confidence.
Website: https://specialops.org/
About Leaving Legacy
The Leaving Legacies Foundation is driven by a single goal; creating legacies that carry on the memory of Harold (Pete) Wheeler IV through impacting the lives of those with emotional injury, and behavioral health, battling health crises, and community outreach through the support of youth sports and children’s programming and the needs associated with neurological disorders for all age populations and or beloved military veterans.
Website: https://www.leavinglegaciesfoundation.org/
Key Points:
1:00 – Guests Background
2:10 – Special Operations Warrior Foundation
2:50 – Motivation to get involved in philanthropy
3:30 – Leaving Legacy foundation platform
5:00 – Reaching a larger initiative
6:30 – Helping those with severe trauma
8:00 – Challenges of educating your children
10:30 – The importance of helping those affected with emotional trauma
