The Cheyenne VA Hospital has a treatment program for veterans with PTSD that draws patients from around the country. Groups of patients rotate every 8 weeks. Our club has sponsored a service project for the past two years that (1) welcomes each new group with a basket of snacks and museum/event coupon and fast food gift certificates, and (2) takes each group on a trolley tour of Cheyenne. Rotarians sign up to accompany the veterans on the tour, 2 Rotarians per tour. The welcome baskets and tours have been provided every 8 weeks.The veterans in the PTSD program come from across the country. Few have been to
Cheyenne, and fewer are familiar with it. The hospital rooms are fairly bleak, and there are not many opportunities for the veterans to get out. The trolley tours give them an introduction to the city and a chance to interact with Rotarians and learn more about Rotary. The welcome baskets let them know that people care, and that they are welcome in Cheyenne. The snacks give them some comfort while in their rooms, and tickets/certificates for local attractions/restaurants give them something to do when they are able to get out of the hospital.
Proposed Budget for the 2023-2024 Trolley Ride Project:
7 Trolley Rides @ 150.00 each......................................................Sub Total: $1,050
7 Sets of "Welcome Baskets" @ $250.00 each.................................Sub Total: $1,750
TOTAL: $2,800
On 9/20/23 The club BOD's agreed to support this project. We are hoping to get some additional Governor's Grant funding.
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