Salute Inc.

Program Description

The Nightingale Program provides assistance to families of injured military personnel hospitalized at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (R.I.C.). The experience of having a family member hospitalized with severe injuries can be overwhelming. SALUTE,INC. works with families to eliminate some of the logistical and financial stress associated with long hospitalizations and relocation to Chicago. By meeting some of their practical needs while at R.I.C., SALUTE, INC. hopes to make the recovery of their loved ones the sole focus of affected families.
SALUTE, INC. can provide financial assistance in areas including but not limited to air travel/ground transportation, personal needs, supplemental housing/moving costs, computer purchases and other incidental living expenses.

Eligibility Requirements
The recipient must be a patient at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago , and must be a member of the United States Military and injured in the line of duty since 9/11/01.

Application Process

Call SALUTE, INC. at 847-359-8811 for details.

Donations
If you would like to donate to this Program or to contribute to the general fund of SALUTE,INC. please go to the "Donate" heading of our website or send your donation directly by mail to:

SALUTE, INC.
P.O. Box 236
Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070-0236

This camp is specifically designed to introduce disability sports into the lives of injured servicemen and servicewomen of the United States Armed forces. Recreation programs will be instructed by Paralympic athletes and coaches and will emphasize the importance of staying physically active post injury. The health benefits of sports and recreation activities are well documented. Physical activity is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle for people with disabilities, not onlyto promote wellness and prevent disease, but also to reduce the number of secondary conditions that can result from disability.  the positive impact is not only physical but psychological as well, seen through increased socialization and self-esteem, and provides an opportunity for setting and achieving goals. sports and recreation activities also promote teamwork and create friendships, as well as foster independence and self-reliance.

Please join SALUTE, INC. in an effort to make CAMP A REALITY  for our service members and support the mission to advance human ability!

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