The Patriot Military Family Foundation mission is to demonstrably enable our Armed Forces Family members in order to facilitate a quality of life commensurate with all Americans for whom these heroes and family members sacrificed their blood, sweat, tears and in many cases “gave their all!” We are particularly committed to service-disabled veterans and their families and the families of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. We provide our military members and their families with the dignity and respect owed them by our Nation for their commitment and selfless service in preserving our freedoms and helping support their financial, physical, and emotional needs.

Our programs do just that. Over the past 18 years, we have provided services to veterans and their families through a variety of programs.

VETERAN HEALTH SUPPORT

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY & POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS INITIATIVES

Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) Treatment – The “Brain Reset”
PMFF’s first PTS initiative was a pioneering partnership with renowned pain management specialist Dr. Eugene Lipov, who proposed that blocking the stellate ganglion could “reset” the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which governs the fight-or-flight response. PTS symptoms reflect overactivation of the SNS and commonly present as hypervigilance, anxiety, exaggerated startle response, and sleep disturbance. This evidence-based intervention demonstrated a 70% success rate in reducing PTS symptoms among treated combat veterans.

PMFF’s leadership in supporting this innovative therapy, along with its legislative advocacy efforts, contributed to broader recognition and acceptance of stellate ganglion block (SGB) as a treatment option and helped support its expansion within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, increasing access to care for veterans nationwide.

Neurofeedback & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
In 2023, PMFF began working with OPTIVets, a veteran-owned organization conducting research on neurofeedback and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as a nontraditional, evidenced-based approach to recovery from post-traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Their 12-week protocol integrates advanced therapeutic modalities designed to support brain function, cellular health, and physical recovery helping veterans restore daily functional and overall well-being.

To date, PMFF has financially supported treatment for 11 veterans, with all reporting significant reductions in PTSD and depression symptoms, and objective improvements in sleep, enhanced neuroplasticity and brain regulation, and stronger cognitive and emotional functioning as measured by standardized functional outcome measures. PMFF is also in the process of presenting outcomes from this successful protocol for potential adoption within the VA system.

AI- Powered Health Support
Recognizing that recovery from PTS requires sustained support beyond acute intervention, PMFF has partnered with Dr. HoloMD and LifeSpeak, two technology-driven platforms that strengthen long-term community health outcomes.

Dr. HoloMD, known as the “AI-Powered Mental Health Superhero,” provides continuous support between clinical appointments through daily personalized check-ins, proactive monitoring, and early identification of symptom escalation. This approach helps reduce crises and emergency interventions while supporting continuity of care. PMFF is leveraging its advocacy leadership and trusted networks to expand access to this technology in support of mental health providers within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

LifeSpeak offers on-demand access to evidence-based digital behavioral health and wellness resources through its Holistic Wellness platform. Recognized by TIME Magazine as a leading health technology provider, LifeSpeak combines AI-driven insights with behavioral science expertise to identify risk early, deliver personalized support, and promote sustainable behavior change. Services include one-on-one behavioral health coaching, guided wellness challenges, caregiver self-care tools, and personalized plans addressing stress, fitness, nutrition, pain management, and disease prevention. Shared family access strengthens overall household wellbeing.

As of 2024, LifeSpeak serves more than 14 million users across 90 countries, with survey outcomes reporting 90% or greater improvement in physical health, mental health, stress management, and overall quality of life. PMFF is currently enrolling veterans into this program to expand access to ongoing, preventative mental health and wellness support.

CANCER PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION & CARE NAVIGATION

PMFF has joined OncoHelper AI, Inc. (OHAI), a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing AI-enabled oncology research, screening, and care, to establish joint initiatives serving U.S. veterans in cancer prevention, early detection, diagnostics, and care navigation. This collaboration combines PMFF’s advocacy leadership, trusted networks, and community reach with OHAI’s scientific, technical, and operational expertise to implement high-impact programs designed to deliver measurable improvements in veteran health outcomes.

The following pilot initiatives are currently prioritized:

• Women Veterans Oncology Initiative – Focused on improving early detection and care pathways for ovarian cancer
• Veterans Lung Adherence Navigator – Enhancing screening adherence and follow-up care for veterans at risk of lung cancer

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Early Detection Pilot – Expanding access to early screening and timely diagnostic intervention

VETERAN SUPPORT

Programs for Vets
Working closely with the USO and with Veterans Bridge Home, PMFF has assisted with a variety of veteran support programs and helped to raise money specifically for their mission of supporting veterans throughout the North Carolina. We support veterans at such organizations as Lords Harvest, Operation North State, and the Community Culinary School.

Service Dogs for Vets
The Patriot Military Family Foundation (PMFF) provides grant funding to veterans with service-connected injuries to help offset the cost of obtaining a trained service dog, improving quality of life, independence, and daily function.

Homes for Vets
PMFF, in partnership with Purple Heart and Veterans Bridge Home, is building homes in North Carolina for service-disabled veterans and their families and tiny homes for transitioning veterans. The first home was completed in 2014. This is a continuing program that will house service-disabled and transitioning veterans in affordable homes for as long as we have lots available to build them on.

MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT

Post Deployment and Gold Star Family Renewal
Reconnect weekends allow families of returning combat veterans to spend time as a family in an environment of fun and relaxation. This helps to improve the health and well-being of the veteran and family, and helps to reduce a divorce rate that has exceeded 70% for our returning veterans.

Our support of the North Carolina National Guard Survivor Weekend for Gold Star families (those who have lost a loved one in the National Guard) has been ongoing for multiple years and continues now. These weekends allow these families to get together with others who have the same type of loss and provide them with access to services that they might not otherwise have. It is quite therapeutic, and rewarding to see what this means to these families.

Scholarships
Another program supported is scholarships for the dependents of our military and veterans. In partnership with We Care or NC, PMFF provides one or two $10,000 scholarships each year. In addition, through Organizations such as the Joint Special Operations Command, Night Stalkers, the Navy Seal Foundation, the Ranger Scholarship Fund, the All Ranks Association, the Special Forces Scholarship Fund and the 82nd Airborne Family Readiness Group (FRG), deserving and needy scholars are identified and vetted. This program continues to support several scholarships each year for the military members and their family members.

Holiday Support for Military Families in Need
Each year for the past 13 years we have provided holiday gifts for military families in need. Military units provide us with family information, including the number of children and gifts that they would like. The response of our donors is amazing, and we are always able to provide for each of the families. Over 2022 and 2023, we have helped over 100 families, representing over 300 family members each year. In 2025, we helped 110 families, representing approximately 354 family members.