After a summer break, Lake Nona Veterans Club (LNVC) is meeting on the second Thursday of the month! Membership to the LNVC is open to any veteran who has served honorably in any branch of the United States military and Coast Guard. Auxiliary Membership in the LNVC is open to family members or individual sponsored by a membership of the club. … [Read more...]
Freeberg Foundation Donates to Fisher House Orlando
The Fisher House received a $300,000 grant from the Don & Lorraine Freeberg Foundation on July 24. This is now the largest check to be presented to the Orlando VA Medical Center’s Fisher House. According to the Don & Lorraine Freeberg Foundation Facebook page, they are a “nonprofit foundation supporting organizations focusing on education, healthcare, children, and … [Read more...]
Orlando VA Medical Center Hosts 38th NVWG Handcycling
On July 31, the Orlando VA Medical Center hosted handcycling for the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. The event began at 7:30 a.m as 73 veterans raced around a 10K course constructed around the VA. Participants ranged from first-timers to seasoned athletes. Riders raced at the same time, but everyone was broken up into four divisions: novice, open, masters and … [Read more...]
Nona Heroes: Senior Airman Rick Boyd
In this recurring special feature, Nonahood News recognizes and honors those everyday heroes who have served or are currently serving our country and making a difference in our community. Those who reside in the Lake Nona and surrounding area are our Nona Heroes This month’s featured hero is Rick Boyd. Boyd has lived in the Lake Nona area for 29 years. He joined the United … [Read more...]
Fisher House Receives Universal Orlando Foundation Grant
Since its official opening earlier this year in February and taking its first guest in April, the Orlando VA Medical Center’s Fisher House has received $30,000 in grants. Universal Orlando Foundation donated $25,000, and Lockheed Martin gave $5,000. Maureen Karkovice is the secretary to Friends of Fisher House Orlando, (FOFHO, a non-profit community group that supports the … [Read more...]
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