22+ Heroes Project Hosts Suicide Prevention Fundraiser Event in Margate August 25, 2022 • By Kevin Maher By Kevin Maher 22+ Heroes Project is hosting its annual suicide prevention awareness fundraiser event to benefit local first responders and military personnel. Founded in 2021, the Margate-based nonprofit aims to help law …
By Julie K. Brown Updated May 30, 2022 6:39 PM Janos “John” Lutz was 19 when he enlisted in the Marine Corps out of high school, aiming to do his part for his country in the aftermath of the 911 terrorist attacks. As he hoped, he was deployed …
April 14, 2021 Read full interview here PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) – Families of soldiers in Pembroke Pines spoke to 7News about the pain and sacrifice they endured in the war in Afghanistan after President Joe Biden announced that he will be withdrawing troops from the Middle Eastern country by …
Suicide prevention tips for veterans By Billy Cox Staff Writer Posted at 8:00 AM Some peer-support tips for preventing veteran suicides SARASOTA — In an acknowledgment of the suicide virus sweeping the ranks of America’s military veterans, Goodwill Manasota last month joined a national support group designed to get veterans from the same …
Goodwill launches ‘Lutz Buddy Up’ program for veterans, first responders Program to provide peer support and community building, with goal of overall well-being for those who serve our country and community Published Wednesday, May 29, 2019 SARASOTA, FL – For those on the front lines of tragedy and violence – …
Sunrise First Responders are First Adopters of New Vet-Connect App Mobile application connects military and first responders to free local resources. Vet-Connect was developed by the LCpl Janos V Lutz Live To Tell Foundation, a South Florida nonprofit organization created to reduce the epidemic of veteran suicide related to Post-Traumatic …
House candidate David Shapiro wants legal cannabis for veterans By Billy Cox Staff Writer Removing marijuana’s federal schedule 1 status is a campaign issue in the 16th Congressional District race. SARASOTA — Candidates for the District 16 congressional race are staking out divergent positions on the question of whether marijuana …
Warriors Rise Up: A Discussion about Veterans Using Medical Marijuana
Sarasota Herald Tribune hosts a panel discussion based on the Warrior Rise Up marijuana project ByP Justin Robicheau September 6, 2018 SARASOTA COUNTY – The Sarasota Herald Tribune Thursday hosted a panel on the ‘Warrior Rise Up’ marijuana project. Dozens gathered at Holly Hall to listen to medical professionals and combat …
As Medical Marijuana Becomes More Accepted, Veterans Urge The VA To Prescribe It Thursday, September 6, 2018 Julio Ochoa/American Homefront Credit: Julio Ochoa/American Homefront Above: Janine Lutz displays her Memorial Wall, which she built with photos of veterans who killed themselves. She said the VA’s policy shunning medical marijuana is leading …
