Winter Newsletter 2018

HEROES IN TRANSITION

WINTER NEWSLETTER 2018

Year In Review

Greetings,

2018 has been a year of tremendous growth and YOU take all the credit! We unveiled our new Canine Co-Pilot Program. We are now able to provide three levels of dogs, from prescribed pets (companion), to therapy dogs for the community, and ADI (Assistance Dog International) service dogs. This year, we funded two prescribed pets, and three service dogs. We were also able to add another session to our Families In Transition equine program.

Our Couples Program and Annual Fall Retreat brought many couples together, forming new bonds, and offering many diverse programs to couples. We were able to give two veteran families the ability to enjoy their winter without worrying about a leaky roof and another will be able to look out at his yard with his new windows. Wounded soldiers can now take their medication on time and communicate with their families and friends with their new iPads due to our donations through Cape Cod Cares for the Troops. In collaboration with the Falmouth Service Center, we provided food for so many in the local community. Please take a look at our Facebook page and you will see those appreciative smiles that were created through your generous donations.

Thank you for all your support given through personal donations, sponsorships, and participation in the RUCK4HIT Relay Race. Our annual Fall Gala was a tremendous success again this year! We would like to give a special thanks to all of the organizations that gave HIT the proceeds of their tournaments, fairs, and other events.

THANK YOU FOR AN OUTSTANDING YEAR!

Cyndy Jones HIT President

Nicole Spencer HIT Executive Director

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Fall Gala 2018

Oh what a night!

Our 9 ^th Annual Fall Gala took place at the Coonamessett Inn on Friday, November 2 ^nd . Guests were treated to delicious hors d’oeuvres, a full buffet and tasty desserts. The highlight of the evening was listening to our guest speaker, US Army Sgt. Brendan O’Byrne, tell his story. We are so grateful to our sponsors, donors, guests, and volunteers for continuing to support our cause! From ticket sales to silent & live auction, and Fund for Need, your contributions raised over $100,000 for our mission!

Thank You!

Save the Date: 10 ^th Annual Fall Gala, Friday October 4, 2019 6-10 PM Connamessett Inn

Family Events

The Lanes Mashpee, MA Annual Family Christmas Bowling Event

Fun Family Event at the Cape Cod Symphony Holiday Pops!

Pizza and Bowling with Our HIT Couples and Families!

Fall Couples Retreat Team Building Event at Oceans Edge Resort

Brewster, Ma

Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATE: INFORMATIONAL MEETING for Ruck4HIT

Thursday January 3, 2019 Mashpee Public Library 5:30PM

COUPLES ACTIVITIES

Fri Jan 25, 2019 5-10 pm

Men's Group - Military Appreciation Night @ Providence Bruins

Sat Jan 26, 2019 6-9 pm

Women's Group @ Laura's Home Cookin' Sign Making & Dinner

Sun Feb 17, 2019

Couples Group Valentine's Day Cooking Class

Sat Mar 2, 2019 5-9 pm

Men's Group @ Rock Climbing

Women's Group @ Inner Glow Meditation & Dinner

Sat Apr 6, 2019 Couples Group Bowling

For more information on Couples events email [email protected]

Ruck4HIT CapeCod 2019 Relay

Fri, MAY 3 - Sat, MAY 4, 2019

WHAT IS THE RUCK4HIT CapeCod Relay?

T his event is a 220+ mile ruck relay race traveling through all 15 towns on Cape Cod, as participants travel from one end of the Cape to the other and back again. There are three team challenges, including rucking up to the top of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown. The monument marks the approximate halfway point of the relay.

About RUCK4HIT CapeCod :

Ruck4HIT is a collaboration between supporters, local veterans, first responders and those currently serving in the military, to raise awareness and funding for Heroes In Transition Inc. As every service member is forced to carry the burden of war during active service and beyond, carrying the ruck sack is symbolic of hardships endured and the perseverance required to complete the mission. This event will raise funds for HIT, all in the continuing effort to never leave a fallen comrade behind.

Participant Requirements:

•Under 160 lbs; 20 lb Ruck weight

•Over 160 lbs; 30 lb Ruck weight

•Participants run in relay format for 2 to 4 mile legs.

•$110 non-refundable registration fee

•Must be over 18 years of age

Team Requirements:

Jethro Division:

•7 runners

•2 Drivers

•1 van

•$5,000 Team Fundraising Minimum to support HIT and their various programs.

•Team captain responsible for fundraising minimum!

Jones Division

•Up to 14 runners

•2 Drivers

•2 Vans

• $8,000 Team Fundraising Minimum to support HIT and its various programs.

•Team captain responsible for fundraising minimum!

Couples Testimonials

Our Couples Fall Retreat was well attended and very well received. It included presentations focused on communication, a team boat building activity, dinner, and an evening of bonding with others. Our success is better expressed by the testimonials below. Our couples gatherings are free and open to all veteran and military couples.

“As others began sharing their stories with us, we quickly realized we were not alone.

"We now have some tools that are helping us and it was thanks to Heroes In Transition!”

Thank you,

Maggie

“As a young couple, not only were we still developing into being ourselves, we didn't have any models of what a healthy relationship should be and the constant moving, loneliness, seclusion and stress of being a soldier, an army wife and parents took a great toll on us.

We spent the entire morning holding back tears after seeing just how much we were surrounded by such genuine people who understood our struggles.

Each month we have the opportunity to reconnect with each other as well as be surrounded by positive people who have grown to be family.”

Sheela

Thank You For Supporting Our Heroes!