STATESBORO, Ga., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Homes for Our Troops (www.homesforourtroops.org), a national non-profit organization dedicated to building specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans, will present keys Saturday, March 10 to Army Staff Sergeant Scott Millican.
Staff Sergeant Millican was on his second deployment when he was left paralyzed and suffering from multiple fractures after the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle he was riding in rolled over a 250 pound pressure-plated IED in Ghazni, Afghanistan on March 16, 2010. The new specially adapted home, which goes beyond ADA compliance, features open floor plans, automatic door openers, hard-surfaced floors, a roll-in shower, roll-under cooktop, sinks, and more; it will allow him to live with more freedom and independence.
“The Key Ceremony for Scott Millican is an opportunity for us all to say thanks and show our appreciation for his service to our Nation,” said Ken Preston, President of Homes for Our Troops. “Homes for Our Troops is proud to give Scott the freedom and independence he deserves in life as we welcome this brave Soldier and his Family into their new home.”
SSG Millican said receiving a specially adapted home will take away the worry of providing a place for his family to live while allowing him to have full access to all areas of the home without requiring any assistance.
“I will be able to get around the house, do more things for myself and not worry about where I raise my children as we truly live as a family,” he said. “I can focus on being the best father I can be. Thank you for this opportunity.”
Who: SSG Scott Millican
What: Key Ceremony for SSG Scott Millican
When: Saturday, March 10, 2012, 11a.m. – Key presentation followed by home tour
Where: 95 Bohler Lane, Statesboro, GA 30458
About Homes for Our Troops: Homes for Our Troops is a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization based in Taunton, Mass. founded by John Gonsalves in 2004. Homes for Our Troops mission is to build specially adapted homes for service members who have been severely injured in combat operations since September 11, 2001. All homes are built at no cost to the veteran through the generous support of individuals, foundations, and corporate contributors. Homes for Our Troops has received a Four Star Rating from Charity Navigator.
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