America’s veterans carry a heavy burden for their service and right now too many of them are facing unthinkable challenges. And when veterans are hurting their families are hurting. They need to hear from you today.
Take the Pledge
Let our country’s brave service members, veterans, and their families know that their service matters – today, tomorrow, and always.
Messages of Support
"Thank you for all you do to serve our nation! Your investment in our country makes a difference in my family’s future and the future of our great nation. Thank you for your service."
Stephanie from Holly Springs, NC
"Thank you to all our troops and our veterans and their families. I’m my veteran spouse caregiver and I’m proud to be married to a army veteran. I support our troops. Your service matters to me"
Lisa from Altamont, Illinois
"Your service to this country does not go unnoticed - thank you for all that you do!"
Molly from New York, New York
"From one veteran to another, I know that there are times that are hard - that some day seem like they will never end, but I can tell you - it gets better. Thank you for your service."
Jim from Dallas, TX
"So grateful for people like you who have stepped up to serve our country."
Byron from Crete, IL
"My heart is filled with appreciation for you - for your service and for your care for our country."
Andrea from Newport News, VA
"Military families - I know that when your loved one serves - you serve too. Thank you for keeping things running on the home front...for doing pick ups and drop offs, wake ups and bedtimes, and for every way that you step up every day so they can serve for all of us."
Kirsten from Washington, DC
"Your service to this country has not gone unnoticed - the missed holidays and milestones because of deployments, the uncertainty of where you'll have to go next. It all matters. You matter"
Sarah from Fairhope, AL
What is “Your Service Matters”?
Every year, we honor our veterans on November 11, but their service, their sacrifice, is felt all year round.
No one veteran serves alone. They volunteer to join the military from a sense of duty and respect for American values. Over the past 20 years, many have endured multiple deployments and been away from their families for exceptionally long stretches. Their families have persevered through these deployments, and some have taken on the role of caregiver when their loved one returned home injured. As America ends its longest overseas deployment, it is vital that we support their service and support their families, more than ever.
That is why the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and our Hidden Heroes campaign launched this effort to build a virtual parade for our military and veteran community. Pledging to support these families is a way for all of us to send a message of thanks for their service and sacrifice.
Let them know – Your Service Matters.
Learn the Facts
In the United States…
5.5 million
spouses, parents, family members, and loved ones care for a wounded, ill, or injured veteran at home^
4.5 million
veterans have a service-related injury or illness*
2.3 million
children live with a disabled veteran~
3 out of 4
veterans and their military caregivers report feeling isolated and alone^,+
84%
of post-9/11 veterans say the public does not understand the problems faced by those in the military or their families+
83%
of all adults say that military personnel and their families have had to make a lot of sacrifices since Sept. 11, 2001+
57%
of veterans who had children during the time they served share that they have experienced strains in family relations since leaving the military+
41%
of caregivers tending for their injured, ill, or wounded veteran at home have to leave the workforce to focus on their wounded warrior’s health^
How to Participate
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