A Story of Resilience and Recovery For months, Army veteran Bob's deteriorating teeth were making him sick. He was nauseous and rapidly losing weight because he could only manage to eat soupy, room-temperature foods. Living in rural Elko, a region characterized by a scarcity of dental care resources, Bob’s circumstances quickly became dire. He was referred to Adopt a Vet Dental Program (AAVD), a Reno-based non-profit that works with dentists to provide free services to qualifying veterans.
To get help, Bob had to get to Reno, but he didn’t know how he could. VGH learned of his situation and, thanks to your support, gave Bob emergency assistance to pay for a round-trip train ride. He also received transportation to his appointments, nutritious meals, and a comfortable place to heal after hours of painful dental work. Bob enthusiastically shares, “Without VGH and AAVD, I am not sure where I would be. I was taken care of when I could barely care for myself. The services and hospitality I received were something special.”
Only 5% of veterans qualify for VA-sponsored dental services, leaving low-income veterans with few if any options for care. Because of this, VGH partners with organizations like AAVD to help care for veterans across Northern Nevada. Thanks to you, Bob wasn’t burdened with the financial or logistical burdens of travel, and he could instead focus on his health. To every donor who helped make his story possible, Bob says with a big smile, “Thank you so much for giving me my life back.”
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