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Christine Garcia plays with her daughter, Mikaelah, as her husband, John, and son Jordan play together in the back yard of the Fisher House on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.

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In Her Own Words

When Tara McLaughin's husband was killed she traveled to the Dover Fisher House with her children

Gold Star Sister Reflects

Christina Larsen and her family stayed at a Fisher House for the worst reason: the death of her brother, Air Force Capt. Ryan Phaneuf.

University of Arizona Supports Local House

"To have the University of Arizona support your Fisher House... that's pretty cool," - Tucson Fisher House Manager Kelly Laurich 

Volunteer of the Year

This year's volunteer of the year comes from Salt Lake City and is a true hero.

Hero of Fort Hood shooting reflects on Fisher House support

Army Maj. Patrick (Pat) Miller was shot in the Fort Hood shooting while trying to save others. His family stayed at a Fisher House to care for him.

Around-the-world cancer fight lands Air Force family in Fisher House

Late last summer, the Gaspar Family was in for big changes. The Air Force family of five had been reassigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan where Maj. Ian Gaspar would serve as a pharmacist.

  • 05/11/2022 Franzia Shows off Classic American Summer Vibes With First Ever Limited-edition Wine Box Adorned in Stars and Stripes

    The World’s Most Popular Wine Celebrates New Limited Edition Box Design with New Patriotic-Themed Merchandise

  • 04/18/2022 Fisher House Foundation Supports Invictus Games Military Competitors and their Families in the Netherlands

    In addition to supporting the Games’ friends and family programs, Fisher House provides travel, uniforms, and other support to the competitors and families of Team US at the Invictus Games. These are the fifth iteration of the Invictus Games and thousands of military veterans from 20 nations have taken part. Fisher House Foundation provides support to these competitors’ families to make sure they’re able to be there to cheer on their service member or veteran and celebrate alongside them as their journey from initial injury or illness comes to a culmination in the competition...

  • 03/22/2022 Lexington VA Health Care System begins construction of Fisher House

    Construction of the first Fisher House on the grounds of a Veterans Affairs medical center in Kentucky started at the Sousley Campus of the Lexington VA Health Care System.

  • 03/03/2022 When a good friend is family

    Veteran leans on old friend at Fisher House

  • 02/16/2022 Philanthropist And Businessman Ken Fisher To Receive The 2022 West Point Association Of Graduates Sylvanus Thayer Award

    Medal Award Ceremony Includes Review by Corps of Cadets at U.S. Military Academy

  • 02/15/2022 Ken Fisher on Family, Philanthropy, and Steering a New York Real Estate Dynasty Through the Pandemic

    “You don’t come to New York if you’re faint of heart. You come here because you’re a certain kind of person. You want to be successful, you’re willing to work hard, and you’ve got the drive. That’s a real New Yorker to me.”

  • 02/10/2022 Elan announces Across the Country Charitable Giving program

    Elan today announced the launch of its Across the Country Charitable Giving program benefiting 50 charities across the United States. Of Elan’s 250+ active credit union partners, 50 have been randomly selected to participate in this exciting initiative to give back to the communities they serve. The program allows each selected credit union to identify a charity of their choice, in their own community, and Elan will donate $12,500 to the designated organization on their behalf...

  • 02/07/2022 Veteran and his wife travel from Puerto Rico to Chicago for specialized cancer treatment

    Army veteran José Antommarchi García and his wife, Rosa Acosta, had no idea they were about to embark on a long journey far from their rural home in Puerto Rico after doctors found a rare form of cancer. Jose and Rosa stayed at the Hines Fisher House in Chicago and shared a lifetime of memories and friendship.

  • 02/03/2022 A wedding in two days: Palo Alto hosts special nuptials

    Arlene and Layla Sibetang were friends for years before they started dating. Once they were together, they parented their five kids, fought illness, and rooted each other on as Arlene became a firefighter. When Arlene was diagnosed with an aggressive, stage-4 cancer, the couple wed at the Palo Alto Fisher House and settled in to fight it together.

  • 02/03/2022 Feb. 17 is the application deadline for the annual Scholarships for Military Children program

    Facebook-friendly version: The Feb. 17 deadline to apply to the Scholarships for Military Children program, administered by the nonprofit Fisher House Foundation, is quickly approaching. A total of 500 scholarship grants, each for $2,000, will be awarded for the 2022-23 school year with at least one recipient selected at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional recipients will be selected based on a prorated basis, so more applicants will be selected from those commissaries with larger numbers of applicants.

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Talk about a sweet ride! Last month Tee It Up for the Troops presented Kansas City, MO Fisher House with a golf cart. Why a golf cart? It’s the perfect vehicle to assist Fisher House guests with getting to and from the medical center. #FisherHouse #LoveIsGoodMedicine…

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José and Rosa had no idea they were about to embark on a long journey far from their rural home to save @USArmy veteran José's life. Fisher House is there every step of the way to make it possible. #FisherHouse https://t.co/3ZieLlGNnd

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BEST. MONTH. EVER! Military Appreciation Month – who will you be honoring? #FisherHouse #MilitaryAppreciationMonth

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2 weeks ago Twitter

Rise and shine; it’s Fisher House Golf Classic time! Today golfers from all over are golfing for good to support Fisher House families. #FisherHouse #Golfingforgood #LoveIsGoodMedicine

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Rise and shine; it’s Fisher House Golf Classic time! #Golfingforgood #FisherHouse https://t.co/bEtdD9aM93

2 weeks ago Twitter

Embrace your courage. Fisher House Foundation understands our military children's sacrifices; we know it's not easy sharing your parents with the country. We celebrate and honor each military child everywhere this Month of the Military Child. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild

2 weeks ago Facebook

Last day, best day!! @Deltiasgaming1 is getting closer to his goal! You can help him get there. Go check out deltiasgaming's fundraiser for #FisherHouse on @Tiltify | https://t.co/cSlfqVvm7b Watch the stream at https://t.co/8nDPW6HP4O until 4 PM EST! https://t.co/wP7hU5456J

2 weeks ago Twitter

Imagine all the emotions of having a premature baby, recovering from an emergency C-section, and being away from family. U.S. Navy sailor Nathan Chandler and his wife, Erica, were preparing to greet their first child when, at just over 35 weeks, they learned…

2 weeks ago Facebook

Today is the LAST DAY to submit your online application for the 2022 Chairman's Award. This program will award a total of $250,000 to be divided among the top applying nonprofits! Each winner will also receive an advertising package valued at $30,000 from Military Times. To apply: https://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/chairmans-award/ #FisherHouse…

2 weeks ago Facebook

Today is the LAST DAY to submit your online application for the 2022 Chairman's Award. This program will award a total of $250,000 to be divided among the top applying nonprofits! Each winner will also receive an advertising package valued at $30,000 from @MilitaryTimes.

2 weeks ago Twitter

We join Military Times to present the Chairman’s Award. $250,000 is to be divided among the top applying nonprofits making a difference in the lives of our service members, veterans, and their families. Applications for the 2022 Chairman’s Award close…

2 weeks ago Facebook

The deadline to submit your 2022 Chairman’s Award application is tomorrow, April 28! #ChairmansAward #MilitaryCommunity

2 weeks ago Twitter

Good Morning from @VAAugusta Fisher House! https://t.co/al2uO4te9h

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Good Morning from the Augusta VA Medical Center Fisher House! #FisherHouse

2 weeks ago Facebook

Time to tag a nonprofit that is going above and beyond for military and veteran communities! The deadline to submit applications for the 2022 Chairman’s Award is this week 4/28. #ChairmansAward #militarycommunity Military Times

2 weeks ago Facebook

.@Deltiasgaming1 is going purple for #FisherHouse! #NuggetNation raised over $3,200 in yesterday #charitystream! Thanks for being part of the event @loctavian00, @Medic1556, @FENGRUSH, @SawmanUk, @TheFakeGodzilla, @Olibeau, @FHStreamSquad. https://t.co/MkvBa3KOxv

2 weeks ago Twitter

Fisher House Foundation ranked a Four Star Charity for eighteen consecutive years.

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