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In the News: SfS heading to AZ Highpoint (See Below)

CNN: PTSD linked to higher post-surgery death rate(new)

AP: Soldiers in Colorado slayings tell of Iraq horrors

ONN: Campaign Seeks To Draw Awareness to PTSD

USA Today: Army suicides rise as time is spent in combat

CNN: Troops won't get Purple Heart for Stress Disorder

AP : 4 recruiter suicides lead to Army probe

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ARIZONA - Humphrey's Peak (13 Nov, 2009)

Summit for Soldiers, PTSD Awareness Campaign

Sep 2009 - "Guadalupe Peak" 8749 ft

Steve and Shana on top of the Texas Highpoint! Of course they don't have the goat or the flag with them so they are going to have to do it again! - Congrats guys.

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(Beth, Steve, Shana, Greg, and Mike)

12433 ft out of 12,633 ft- Oh well, not quite the top, but no worries we'll be back. There is a reason that we could find no November "trip reports" posted anywhere online for hiking this highpoint! So, click here to check out OUR trip report/pic's for more details.

Anyway, Arizona has kicked off well, Steve and Shana have learned a lot and discovered some very interesting solutions to helping folks suffuring with PTSD. They have been meeting with the VA, local case managers, and NAMI. One of the biggest things we have discovered is there are some folks who are working as case managers, instead of just focusing on a PTSD alone, they work with the individual on ALL of their needs (including PTSD) such as school, family, job, etc... and try and help find a course of action that covers everything. We are excited to learn more about this and what role SfS may have. Stay tuned as we learn more.

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Do you have a story about PTSD? We want to hear about your experiences, what worked or what could be done better. (click here to send a message)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious condition affecting our troops and their families. Our Warriors have endured things that thankfully most Americans will never have to, but unfortunately this is one of the often overlooked side effects of war.

PTSD has been reported in over 300,000 of the 1.5 million troops that have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan (in reality unreported estimates could be much higher) Suicide rates, substance abuse and domestic violence are all on the rise. (read about it here) The good news: PTSD is treatable especially if detected early!

We want all veterans, families and communities to be "Aware" of the facts, signs/symptoms and the resources available to them. We want to promote organizations/resources that offer good programs with “simplified” access available for our troops. And finally we want to work with military units and the public to help reduce the stigma associated with PTSD in hopes of “encouraging” a safe, non-threatening environment where soldiers can seek attention without threat or worry.

We will be climbing to each of the 50 State highpoints (loftier goals - TBA!) and along the way we will be working hard to make some changes for the better. This mission, message and flag of “Summit for Soldiers” represents all of our brothers and sisters who may be suffering from PTSD, the challenges they may face, and that they CAN overcome it just like the challenges of reaching the summit of a mountain.

The Bottom Line:

If you're a family member of a suffering Veteran - We want you to know where you can turn.

If you're a Veteran who is suffering - We want you to know you're not alone, and there is help available.

If you're a Veteran who is not suffering - We want you to reach out to someone who is.

If you're an Organization that has something to offer a suffering Veteran - We want them to know about it.

If you're a solution - We want it known.

If you're a problem - We want it resolved.

We hope that you'll find this endeavor as important as we do, but success will depend on all of us working together. Click here to find out how to get involved. - Thank You

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