NWFA Completes 29th Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
SSgt. Dodson served through five combat deployments. On August 9, 2014, during his fifth deployment, he and his platoon were on a mission in a small village when he stepped on a hidden pressure-plated improvised explosive device (IED). SSgt. Dodson suffered severe injuries from the blast, which resulted in the loss of both legs.
“I’m told that when Staff Sergeant Dodson opened his eyes after the blast, his first instinct was to take care of his men,” says NWFA President and CEO, Michael Martin. “However, it became clear very quickly that he was the one who needed immediate help. He was evacuated to Walter Reed where he endured numerous surgeries, and spent many months recovering from his injuries. His resolve to overcome his new challenges have been an inspiration to everyone he meets. We’re honored to partner with WD Flooring to provide flooring for his new home.”
In addition to the 29 homes already completed, NWFA currently is working with its members to source wood flooring for 21 additional R.I.S.E. homes in various stages of planning and construction. Currently, 54 NWFA member companies have donated product, logistics, and installation services in locations throughout the United States, with a total value of more than $4.0 million. A list of all NWFA R.I.S.E. partners is listed at www.nwfa.org/giving-back.aspx.
By the end of this year, 65 specially adapted smart homes will be completed or underway through the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program. To learn more about the program, and how you and/or your company can get involved, contact the NWFA at 800.422.4556, or e-mail them at anita.howard@nwfa.org.
The National Wood Flooring Association is a not-for-profit trade organization, with more than 3,400 member companies world-wide, dedicated to educating consumers, architects, designers, specifiers and builders in the uses and benefits of wood flooring. The NWFA is located at 111 Chesterfield Industrial Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO 63005, and can be contacted at 800.422.4556 (USA & Canada), 636.519.9663 (local and international), or at www.nwfa.org.
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