Aquin Honors Veterans
Veterans' Day 2017
Bulldog Pride
The assembly on Friday featured the true grit and determination of Veteran Travis Mills. The students watched a short documentary on the American hero, his daily battle and the foundation he has created to help others in similar situations. The video is available on Netflix and is linked below. A trailer of the documentary is also linked below for you to view.
Donations for Travis Mills Foundation were collected via a Junior-Senior High Campus Jean Day on Friday and donations were collected at halftime of the game by Aquin students on Saturday. Here are our current totals:
- $457 . Jean Day Donations
- $418 . Bleacher Donations
TOTAL TO DATE: $875
Many thanks to those who made donations on Friday and/or Saturday . . . and to those who will donate online via the links below.
Travis Mills Foundation
Donate to Travis Mills Foundation Here: www.travismills.org/donate
Learn More about Travis Mills Foundation Here: www.travismills.org/about
Watch the Travis Mills Documentary Here: travisthemovie.com
Travis' Story:
On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries.
Thanks to his amazing strength, courage, an incredible will to live, the heroic actions of the men in his unit, the prayers of thousands, and all the healthcare providers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, near Washington D.C., Travis remains on the road to recovery. Every day is a battle, but Travis continues to astound friends and family alike with his progress and with his amazing spirit. SSG Travis Mills is a genuine American hero, and for his incredible sacrifice, we are forever in his debt.
In September 2013, Travis founded the Travis Mills Foundation, a nonprofit organization, formed to benefit and assist combat-injured veterans. Aquin students will be coming through the bleachers with a combat boot to collect any donations for the Travis Mills foundation whose mission it is to support injured veterans and their families through long term programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation.