SoldierSocks Foundation Donates Ekso Bionics(TM) Robotic Exoskeleton to Palo Alto VA Healthcare System
June 12 2014 - 6:00AM
As FIFA kicks off its opening ceremonies with a mind-controlled
exoskeleton, SoldierSocks, a non-profit foundation focused on
helping veterans, announced today that VA Palo Alto Health Care
System will be receiving its own exoskeleton to launch a new era of
rehabilitation. The health care system is the third recipient of an
Ekso Bionics™ suit (OTCQB:EKSO). The Ekso GT™ was donated in full
by wireless visionary Steven Sherman, as part of his goal to help
one million people, including injured veterans, walk again. VA Palo
Alto serves more than 500 paralyzed veterans in the west coast
region and will accept the suit in a donation ceremony on June 13,
2014 at 10:00 am with a special appearance from veteran Aaron
Mcmihelk who will walk in an Ekso device.
"We are honored to be one of the first VAs to receive a bionic
suit as it adds a new approach to caring for our veterans," said
Tony Fitzgerald, deputy director of VA Palo Alto Health Care
System. "We are optimistic this technology will assist veterans to
reach a higher level of rehabilitation and independence." 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, it 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' third (second VA) donation possible. "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."
For more information on how to support SoldierSocks please visit
www.soldiersocks.com
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.
About the VA Palo Alto Health Care System
The VA Palo Alto Health Care System consists of three
inpatient facilities located at Palo Alto, Menlo Park and
Livermore, Calif. Also, there are seven outpatient clinics in San
Jose, Capitola, Monterey, Stockton, Modesto, Sonora and Fremont,
Calif. These nationally-recognized facilities provide award-winning
medical care and cutting-edge technology. Along with its education
affiliate at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the more
than 6,200 staff and volunteers operate nearly 900 beds, including
three nursing homes and a 100-bed homeless domiciliary, showing its
more than 85,000 enrolled Veterans that they are "Serving Those Who
Served."
CONTACT: Soldier Socks Media Contact:
Chris Meek
Phone: (203) 832-2005
E-mail: info@SoldierSocks.com
Web: http://www.SoldierSocks.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Soldier-Socks/147478454297
Twitter: twitter.com/soldiersocks
Ekso Bionics Media Contact:
Heidi Darling, Marketing Manager
Phone: 415.302.4777
hdarling@eksobionics.com
VA Palo Alto Health Care System Contact:
Michael Hill-Jackson, Deputy Public Affairs Officer
(650) 849.1222
Michael.Hill-Jackson@va.gov
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