On July 5th, 2018, Thom Shortt, President and Co-founder Meghan’s Foundation and Jeff Hoerger, Director of Bristol Vet Center were interviewed on radio station WFYL 1180, on July 5th, 2018 by Ralph Galati, USAF, Prisoner Of War [POW] from the Vietnam War.
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Meghan’s Foundation held a Cooking Class Fundraiser on April 7 at Good Life Kitchen in Norwell, MA. A big thanks goes out to Chef Bernard and Maryann Gurney for putting this wonderful event together to help raise funds for Meghan's Foundation!
On Friday, September 8, 2017, Meghan's Foundation hosted the next edition of our Cooking Class Series. 16 members from our community joined together for a hands-on cooking experience with the Master Chefs of The Farm Cooking School to create a handmade, farm-fresh meal. Menu Handmade Tagliolini Pasta with Corn, Tomatoes and Beurre Blanc Sauce Chicken Cutlets stuffed with Herbs & Shallots served with a White Wine Sauce and Fresh Vegetables Pavlova (meringue-based dessert) with Fresh…
On April 23, 2017, Meghan’s Foundation hosted it’s inaugural Vino & Vinyasa event at Crossing Vineyards and Winery. We are so proud to announce that over $16,000 was raised to provide support to the veterans and active duty military members in our communities. This event would not have been possible without the support of our attendees, volunteers, donors and sponsors. We are so proud to continue our journey of providing life-changing services to those in…
Meghan’s Foundation held a Cooking Class Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29 at Good Life Kitchen in Norwell, MA. Twenty women came together to acquire new kitchen skills and tips while preparing and sharing a delicious menu of stuffed chicken breast, chicken stir fry, and flank steak with roasted corn and black bean salsa. The owner of Good Life Kitchen, Chef Bernard was gracious and entertaining as he engaged each and every person in the…
On February 22, 2017 we did an interview on Hunterdon Chamber Internet Radio with Ruth Altamura-Roll's show, Counselors Chat. We discuss how Meghan's Foundation came into being, what our goals are in helping veterans cope with PTSD and some upcoming fundraisers. Please have a listen!
On January 21st, 2017, Jeff Hoerger and Thom Shortt had the opportunity to talk about Meghan’s Foundation and the benefits of yoga and meditation for veterans experiencing symptoms of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). There's lots of really great information available on this show so enjoy listening! VETERANS' VOICE is a radio show and Podcast on 1180 AM WFYL that welcomes veterans and other civic-minded patriots with a variety of guests who share memories, experiences, inspiring stories and…
Meghans Foundation Yoga Instructor Laura Beth White was awarded a certificate of Achievement/Appreciation last night at Doylestown American Legion Post 210 for the work she does conducting weekly yoga classes. Way to go Laura!
Michael Hanahan (at left) representing Meghan’s Foundation is presented a $500 donation by Cmdr. George H. Lindsey of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 17 of Doylestown. Meghan's Foundation reaches out to support war veterans experiencing physical and emotional wounds — symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — by offering programs that provide complimentary healing modalities including yoga and meditation. The organization honors the memory of Meghan Shortt Wilent, the 29-year-old wife of Senior Airman Thomas…
There was a certain glamour to the role Rich McQuarrie played for the Army’s Third Infantry Regiment, known as the Old Guard, before the fighting got serious during the Vietnam War. From 1961-63, McQuarrie was part of the presidential honor guard for John F. Kennedy. And though he got a closeup view of the president several times, that’s not the military service he remembers most. What stays with McQuarrie every day was his role at…