SoldierSocks Foundation Donates Ekso Bionics(TM) Suit to VA Boston Healthcare System
April 24 2014 - 7:00AM
SoldierSocks, a non-profit foundation focused on helping veterans,
announced today that VA Boston Healthcare System (West Roxbury
campus) is the next recipient of an Ekso Bionics™ suit
(OTCQB:EKSO). The Ekso GT™ will help injured veterans walk again.
VA Boston serves over 500 paralyzed veterans in the northeast
region and will accept the suit in a donation ceremony on April 30,
2014 at 9:30 am with a special appearance from SoldierSocks' first
Ekso recipient, veteran Dan Rose who will walk in an Ekso device.
The SoldierSocks Foundation, run by long time military supporter
Chris Meek, has evolved from sending socks and baby wipes to
soldiers on the frontline to helping veterans take their next steps
back at home. SoldierSocks announced in December that, through
grants and fundraising, they would donate 10 Ekso suits to VA
hospitals by the end of 2014. Public response has been overwhelming
and nationwide donations supporting this initiative are part of
what makes SoldierSocks' second donation possible. For more
information on how to support SoldierSocks please visit
www.soldiersocks.com
"Every day, members of the military put their lives on the line
to help protect our country," says SoldierSocks co-founder Chris
Meek. "When they return home, they are faced with the challenges of
re-acclimating to civilian life. Additionally, some have been
critically wounded or paralyzed in the line of duty. We are honored
to help our veterans take their next steps on American soil using
Ekso Bionics technology."
Adds Ekso Bionics co-founder and corporate executive officer
Nate Harding; "given the growing support we are able to provide the
US military for able-bodied exoskeleton applications, including US
SOCOM's TALOS program, being able to work with SoldierSocks to help
injured veterans rehabilitate is incredibly satisfying. The work
that Chris Meek is doing on behalf of SoldierSocks is impressive
and we are glad to be part of it."
About SoldierSocks
SoldierSocks was founded in 2009 to provide basic
necessities such as baby wipes, socks and sunscreen to American
soldiers fighting for our country in the trenches of Afghanistan
and Iraq. As more of our soldiers return home to the U.S.,
SoldierSocks continues to assist our nation's heroes in
re-acclimating to civilian life by offering scholarships for
colleges and trade schools and offering paralyzed soldiers an
opportunity to gain mobility outside of a wheelchair.
To support SoldierSocks.com in their efforts to provide
services to veterans across the United States, please visit our
website at www.SoldierSocks.com.
CONTACT: SoldierSocks Media Contact:
Chris Meek
Phone: (203) 832-2005
E-mail: info@SoldierSocks.com
Web: http://www.SoldierSocks.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Soldier-Socks
Twitter: twitter.com/soldiersocks
Ekso Bionics Media Contact:
Heidi Darling, Marketing Manager
Phone: 415.302.4777
hdarling@eksobionics.com
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