SSG Travis Mills was on his third deployment to Afghanistan when tragedy struck last Tuesday. SSG Travis Mills was on patrol in Afghanistan when he stepped on an IED.  The explosion took both his legs and both arms, but thanks to his strength and strong heart SSG Mills survived and is only the FOURTH U.S. Service Member to survive a quadruple amputation on the battlefield.

The loss of all four limbs is something that is unimaginable. He will never be able to hold his wife in his own arms or hug his kids ever again… Something that is even just as unimaginable is the emotional hardships and financial strains that come along with this kind of injury and recovery.

SSG Mills has years of rehabilitation and recovery ahead of him, but thanks to the love of his wife, daughter, family and friends being by his side things will be made a little easier, and this is where we need your help.

Operation Once in a Lifetime is raising funds for SSG Mills and his family as there will be several financial hardships that will arise during his recovery, such as flights for loved ones and friends to visit him, lodging and helping pay their mortgage for their house located in North Carolina as they will be moving onto military housing soon near the hospital in DC.

If you would like to help SSG Mills and his family please donate today by clicking on the donation link above.  Thank you for your donations, your support and for remembering we are a nation at war.

]]> http://operationonceinalifetime.com/?feed=rss2&p=819 http://operationonceinalifetime.com/?p=806 http://operationonceinalifetime.com/?p=806#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:56:11 +0000 admin http://operationonceinalifetime.com/?p=806 Spc. Cogswell, who has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, is currently stationed in Hawaii with the 57th Military Police Company, 8th MP Brigade at Schofield Barracks.  They have 3 daughters, one of which, Cadence, was sadly stricken with Growth Hormone Deficiency and Septo Optic Dysplasia that is causing her to go blind.  The doctors are predicting that she will likely have no vision this time next year.

The Cogswell’s are trying to make as many memories as they can while Cadence still has some sight left.  They are requesting to fly back home to Georgia to see their family and to go to Disneyland which has been a longtime dream for Cadence.

We are kindly asking for donations to fly the family of five home to Georgia and then to Disneyland.  Kindly consider donating today. Thank you!

Operation Once in a Lifetime has multiple programs to offer assistance to U.S. service members and their families during the holidays such as helping FLY A SOLDIER HOME, OPERATION FULL SUPPORT and our annual TOYS FOR TROOPS drive where we collect toys for military families that could use a little extra help during the holidays. With your kind donations, we can make some holiday dreams come true.  Please donate today to the following drop-off locations:

Texas

Top Golf Allen
(Donate a new toy and receive one free game)

Cabelas

Support Your Troops Resale Center

The Kids Salon

A Real Book Store

David McDavid Honda of Frisco

Next Step Dance Studio

Sussie’s
4760 Preston Rd . Suite 204
Frisco Texas 75034

Hearts Desire
4760 Preston Rd . Suite 200
Frisco Texas 75034

Poparellas Popcorn

MarketPlace at Frisco Square
8861 Coleman Blvd
Frisco, TX Frisco, Texas 75034

Frisco Square Management Office
8874 Coleman Blvd
Frisco, TX Frisco, Texas 75034

Frisco Square Event Nights Donation Box Location
6255 Frisco Square Blvd
Frisco, TX Frisco, Texas 75034
12/9-10 & 12/16-17

North Carolina

Caliber Technoligies

Cary Gastroenterology
1000 Crescent Green
Suite 102
Cary, NC 27511

RBC Center
Home of the Hurricanes and NC State Men’s Basketball
1400 Edwards Mill Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607

THE WOOD TEAM
RE/MAX UNITED
51 Kilmayne Dr
Ste 100
Cary, NC 27511

Source: nbcdfw.com

Sergeant Danny Adams (featured on KGW Portland, Oregon):

MSG Adams family:

Go the auction now! We appreciate the bids and support.

Purchase a t-shirt with 100% of of profits benefiting U.S. soldiers and their families. You can also buy a shirt for a soldier as well!

Below, you can see a screenshot of the game. Awesome!

Ever Since he was a child, he has always wanted to see the shuttle launch. Thanks to the Operation Once in a Lifetime and the support of all those that support us, we made this dream come true.

Spc. VanDyke was contacted by Rex Walheim (the pilot of the last shuttle launch, Atlantis) and former Astronaut Richard Searfoss to inform Spc. VanDyke that he was going to view the launch with his family at Nasa’s VIP Viewing Center. Operation Once in a Lifetime was also able to get Spc. VanDyke and his family a 4 night stay at a Disney Resort and tickets to Disney.

Wish granted!