Who you can help - the Smith Family
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Mississippi National Guard Specialist Ivory Smith (Veteran)
"Ivory has served as a peacekeeper in Bosnia and in combat tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq. He suffers from multiple physical injuries; respiratory, hearing and vision problems, and combat stress."
| Home: | Southern California |
| Injuries: | PTSD, TBI, NBC Exposure, vision problems, hearing loss, tinnitus, asthmatic problems from toxic chemicals, Torn ACL's in both knees, headaches, anxiety |
| Operations: | Bosnia Peacekeeping, Afghanistan (OEF) and Iraq (OIF) |
| Military Unit: | 155th Brigade Combat Team in Iraq in 2005 B Infantry Company; 2/20th Special Forces Group in Afghanistan in 2003; B Company 1/155th in Bosnia 2001 |
| Immediate Family: | Wife (separated) and two young sons |
| Personal Interests: | Ivory enjoys exercise, martial arts, going to the movies and having fun with his good friends. |
| Current Situation: | After losing two jobs and separating from his wife and children Ivory has taken the initial steps to turn his life around and rebuild his family. He is currently living at the Pathways Home residential care facility in in Yountville California where he is addressing his health issues. Ivory is also seeking the medical disability benefits he clearly deserves. Today he has outstanding bills but no sources of income. |
| Current Requests: | Total: $2400 Consumer Loan & Living Expenses |
Received: $500 | Unmet Need: $1900 | Donate Now |
Ivory Joined Rebuild Hope in September 2008.
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