Lead The Way Fund Inc

Programs: Wounded ranger recovery & transition program: when our wounded, ill or injured rangers return from combat, the severities of their injuries are often to the degree that their disabilities prevent them and their families from being able to fully support themselves. The care provided by the government is often limited and insufficient to support their needs. Ltwf provides ongoing support, from the moment of injury, through the short and long-term recovery, rehabilitation and transition process. Starting with an immediate financial grant of $3,500 for rangers that are wounded in action or during training, and to the families of rangers who have been killed in action. If a spouse or additional family members need to be at the bedside of their loved one, we ensure that the travel costs, accommodations (including extended stay), child care and expenses are covered so there is no added financial or emotional stress. If the ranger suffers a setback during his recovery process that requires additional hospitalization and therapies, ltwf will provide additional grants to the family so there is no financial shortfall. With the ongoing challenge of service members developing post-traumatic stress, ltwf is committed to ensuring that they have the resources necessary to receive the proper medical treatment. For our rangers who have suffered severe injuries such as paralysis or amputations, ltwf provides the support for modified vehicles and is building and modifying mortgage-free, accessible and smart homes. These "homes that heal" are custom built to include the specific adaptive equipment necessary to support the specific needs of each ranger. Our rangers are among the most disciplined and skilled warriors in the world and we are dedicated to helping them utilize their ingrained skills by empowering them to thrive in careers and at top universities around the country. When rangers make the decision not to re-enlist in the regiment after a long and successful military career, the transition back to civilian life can be challenging. Through our transition programs such as our collegiate access progam (cap), and working with care coaltion (h. E. R. O program), we are committed to helping our rangers through the reintegration process, ensuring that they achieve their goals of a rewarding and prosperous civilian life. Staying active and competitive is paramount to the emotional and physical preservation of our wounded rangers. Ltwf provides support for our rangers who participate in the warrior games (adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill and injured service members). We will also accommodate immediate family members so they can see their loved one compete.

ranger and family health and wellness programs: with consecutive deployments since 9/11 and the start of the global war on terrorism, the preservation of this extremely pressured force is a necessity. When a ranger is deployed, so is his family. The long separations can be challenging and strenuous on the family unit. Family readiness groups (frgs), consisting of family members and other volunteers associated with a particular unit, act as first-responders that serve to enhance the well-being, morale and esprit de corp of the unit. Through our ranger and family health and wellness program, we are able to subsidize the frgs in the regiment with grants to pay for these all-important family morale-boosting activities. Ltwf understands the strain and stress the families of this elite force endure, conservation of the family unit is paramount for the morale and focus of our rangers. When the ultimate sacrifice happens, ltwf will provide funds to get frg "first responders" to the side of the ranger wife and family during the arduous burial process. Each year during the holiday season, ltwf provides gift cards to our more junior nco ranger families, determined by command, who are most in need and under financial strain during the holiday season.

ranger chaplain special programs: the dedicated ranger chaplains have the responsibility of caring for the spiritual and emotional well-being of rangers and their families. Army ranger lead the way fund sees it as our obligation to assist our ranger chaplains with the enduring task of enhancing ranger morale and sustaining family relationships. Army ranger lead the way fund provides enrichment grants for these programs that are established by chaplain command. Marriage retreats and date nights feature relationship training led by ranger chaplains and also offer free time for ranger couples to connect and recharge their relationship batteries. Single ranger retreats feature chaplain led training on life and relationship success as well as high-energy activities like mountain climbing, snow skiing, white-water rafting,and mountain biking. Bible studies: ranger chaplains and their wives lead bible studies and other spiritual-growth events for ranger couples or wives of deployed rangers and our ltwf resources provide much-needed childcare for these events.