Real World Survivor recently published an article on Elder Heart, a non-profit organization started by US Army Veteran Magnus Johnson. The article details Magnus’ background, as well as the various artistic projects Magnus and others have worked on in support of US Military Veterans, and the charitable efforts by Elder Heart to help Veterans.
You can read the full article at: www.realworldsurvivor.com/2015/04/08/elder-heart-healing-hearts-through-art/#dsc_7708
I have mentioned Elder heart and the rehabilitative work they do every day for our Veterans. Recently, I found out that some of the art they create is available for sale. I jumped at the chance to pick up a tomahawk which you can see above. Hand forged with inlays of brass, silver and unique twists and patterns, these tomahawks are unique works of art. This also means that I would hang it on a wall as a work of art and not take it out in the woods.
All proceeds go to helping raise awareness for the 22 Veteran suicides every day. If getting a great piece of art wasn’t enough, your donation includes a shirt of your choosing.
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The latest issue of INto Art magazine profiles the Veteran recovery group Elder Heart. The group promotes healing through occupational therapy in the form of art. I was recently introduced to the program by Tom Spooner who supports the program along with his brother Scot along with fellow SOF Veteran Magnus Johnson.
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Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ElderHeartInc.
Tom Spooner emailed me over this past weekend to tell me about the new cause called Elder Heart. In his email he shared something that really hit home.
“We honor our Beloved Dead by the Lives we Choose to Live. So Live and Love as hard and as fast as you can, each and every day. Everyday is Memorial day!!
CONTINUE!!!”
That said so much about the issue at hand. 22 Veterans commit suicide each day. For me, that’s an epidemic that is killing my brothers and sisters. Too many are coming home with invisible wounds and too many are unemployed, losing hope in their futures. Elder Heart was created to help turn the tide for our Veterans.
Elder Heart is creating a mountain top retreat in Morganton, North Carolina where Veterans from all backgrounds can go to find rest, training, employment and ultimately, to heal.
The program is in its infancy but is taking off like a rocket. Most of the legal paperwork has been done and right now they are in the process of waiting on their tax exempt status. That’s a point for some who might not want to donate yet because donations are not guaranteed for the write off. But, this isn’t just about donating some money to a cause. This is about saving our most precious asset, those men and women who have served, from being hopelessly lost.
Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ElderHeartInc.
