According to a VA report in 2012, 22 Veterans, Active-Duty Troops, Guard, and Reserve members succumb to suicide every day. Another study by the VA, updated in 2017, indicates that the risk for suicide is 22 percent higher among Veterans compared with U.S. civilian adults. According to the VA National Suicide Data Report for 2005 to 2016, published in September of 2018, younger Veterans have the highest rate of suicide among Veterans, but older (55+)…
Many US military veterans suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Meghan’s Foundation provides free yoga service to help veterans cope with trauma and stress. The yoga is trauma based, which is a bit different than the standard practice. “One of the things with trauma based yoga is there’s certain things that you avoid that you know could potentially be triggering,” yoga instructor and COO of Meghan’s Foundation, Deb Greenspan, explains about the trauma-based practice. All…
Join us for dinner on Thursday, November 7th from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Blue Dog Tavern in Chalfont. Proceeds will go to support our VEMA Yoga program and local Veterans, Active Duty Service Members and their families. Can't make dinner? Make a donation here.
Our Country Line Dancing Fundraiser at Players Sports Bar & Grille, Rockland, MA was a great success!
Hosted by Maryann Gurney, some amazing ladies kicked up their heels for this girl’s night out! Lots of fun! Lots of laughs! All for a good cause!
We hope you enjoy this little video which tells the story just so nicely…
Thom Shortt, President and Co-founder Meghan’s Foundation and Jeff Hoerger, Director of Bristol Vet Center were interviewed on radio station WDVR by host Hilary Murray.
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This February, instead of spending all that money on candy and flowers, why not show how much you care by donating to the VEMA YOGA program at Meghan's Foundation? Just $22 provides 2 VEMA classes to a deserving veteran. Please consider a regular donation. Learn more about donations here. Help spread the word about this important program. Show us your Heart Pose! Challenge your friends, post photos on your social networks, tag Meghan's Foundation, and spread the word using #VEMA. Send your Heart Pose pictures to VEMA@meghansfoundation.org for posting on our…
January 22 VEMA Challenge is at Dig Yoga in Lambertville! This January 22nd, join us for a yoga class at Dig Yoga in Lambertville. Our friends at Dig Yoga are dedicating January 22nd to help build awareness of our VEMA YOGA program. Attendees to any regular Dig Yoga class on the 22nd will learn about Meghan's Foundation, our VEMA YOGA program, and participate in the VEMA Challenge. Visitors are welcome. Donations will be accepted at…
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Holiday #VEMA Challenge. It's still not too late to show your holiday spirit! Warrior Pose, post, and share to show you care. And please, during this season of giving, please give what you can. Thom Shortt strikes the Warrior PosePerfect posesTeam work by Alexis ZurdoLiz Thompson is picture perfectVery merrySanta! I mean John Mertz.Santa!Everyone's getting into the act!Joe Ochotny does the Warrior Pose!Thanks Eleanor Ochotny! Please Donate
Even Santa's not too busy to take the VEMA Challenge! On December 22nd, Meghan's Foundation challenges each of you to hold the Warrior Pose for 22 seconds, take a photo, and share on social media. Learn why 22 here. Challenge your friends, post photos on your social networks, tag Meghan's Foundation, and spread the word using #VEMA.Send your Warrior Pose pictures to VEMA@meghansfoundation.org for posting on our website. VEMA Challenge Your Facebook FriendsVEMA Challenge Your Twitter FollowersForward VEMA Challenge to Your Contacts The VEMA Challenge is intended to increase awareness of VEMAYOGA and…
The holidays are a are a wonderful of joy and happiness, reflection and giving. On December 22nd we once again ask you to help us spread the word about our VEMA YOGA program and its benefits for veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Here's how it works: Hold the Warrior Pose for 22 seconds (make it fun and get a group to join you) Take a picture and share it on your social…