Who you can help - the Fairchilds Family
U.S. Army SGT Jeremy Fairchilds (Veteran)
"I was deployed in Afghanistan for 18 months where our camp was hit by a mortar attack "
| Home: | Eufaula, Oklahoma |
| Injury: | Service-connected disabilities include posttraumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and injuries to shoulder, knee and spine. |
| Operations: | Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan- 2 tours) |
| Last Military Assignment: | 1- 180th Infantry Battalion, 45th Infantry Combat Brigade, Durant, Oklahoma |
| Immediate Family: | Wife and four children. |
| Personal Interests: | "I love to be outdoors as much as I can. My family and I love animals so we have cats and dogs. Because of my injuries I cannot really play with my kids as much as I used to but I enjoy watching them play." |
| Current Situation: | Jeremy was discharged from the Army in August of 2008 after serving for 16 years. His wife takes care of their four children and Jeremy cannot work. Jeremy currently receives a modest amount of service-connected disability compensation from the Veterans Administration. He has filed a claim for a 100% disability rating and expects a positive decision in about 4 to 6 months. In the meantime, his family needs help with basic living expenses. They live conservatively and have no debt. |
| Current Requests: | Need: $1500 (basic living expenses) | Received: $850 | Unmet Need: $650 | Donate Now |
The Fairchilds Family joined Rebuild Hope in June 2010.
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