Properties For Our Troops (HFOT) is internet hosting a kickoff occasion for the constructing of a specifically tailored house in Wesley Chapel for Marine Sgt. Christopher L.M. Lawrence this Saturday, April 5, at 10 a.m. (with check-in at 9:30 a.m.). The occasion is being held at Pinecrest Academy (33347 State Rd 54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543) and the general public is welcome to attend.
Sgt Lawrence was injured whereas serving in Iraq and this Neighborhood Kickoff occasion signifies the beginning of the construct course of and can introduce Sgt Lawrence to the group. On August 17, 2007, Sergeant Lawrence was serving as a fireplace workforce chief with the third Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, in Al Anbar, Iraq, when he was injured on a foot patrol by an improvised explosive gadget (IED) blast, leading to extreme harm to his legs and left arm, inside accidents, tinnitus, and traumatic mind damage (TBI).
The house being constructed for Sgt Lawrence will characteristic greater than 40 main particular variations akin to widened doorways for wheelchair entry, a roll-in bathe, and kitchen facilities that embody pull-down shelving and lowered counter tops. The house will even alleviate the mobility and questions of safety related to a standard house, together with navigating a wheelchair by means of slim hallways or over thresholds, or reaching for cupboards which might be too excessive.
HFOT has constructed greater than 400 houses for the reason that group’s inception in 2004. Properties For Our Troops depends on contributions from donors, supporters, and company companions for the constructing of every Veteran’s house. Neighborhood members could maintain fundraisers or make donations. To search out out extra on methods to become involved or make a donation go to www.hfotusa.org. Be taught extra about Marine Sgt Christopher L.M. Lawrence at https://www.hfotusa.org/lawrence
