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Ep. 64 - Interview With Nick Cannon from the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund. Talking About Smiles, Dignity, And Urgent Help For Veterans
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We look at how WVRF delivers urgent financial aid and critical dental care across Florida, why 85% of veterans cannot access VA dental, and how focused partnerships turn donations into fast, visible impact. Stories like 101-year-old WWII veteran Richard Rossi’s full-mouth restoration show what dignity restored looks like.
• teaching veterans storytelling and podcasting through One Man One Mic Foundation
• WVRF mission focus on urgent financial aid and critical dental care
• why veterans lack access to dental care and why it matters
• Richard Rossi’s journey from decade-long denial to a new smile
• word-of-mouth referrals via VA social workers and county VSOs
• fundraising wins including Devil Dog 5K and corporate support
• building a 300+ dental partner network statewide
• scale of impact, waitlists, and responsible triage
• collaborating nonprofits to bridge gaps the VA cannot fill alone
• urging veterans to file benefits claims early and persist
If you like what the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund is doing, give them your money. If you know a veteran that needs their assistance, get in touch with them and see what they can do for you
Like, Subscribe and Share. If you have comments or suggestions email us at: [email protected]. You can also find the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel - Vetsconnection Podcast
Chapters
1. Welcome And One Man One Mic (00:00:00)
2. Why Veteran Stories Matter (00:01:54)
3. Meet WVRF And Its Mission (00:03:15)
4. Naming, Partnerships, And Referrals (00:05:42)
5. The Dental Care Crisis For Veterans (00:07:09)
6. Richard Rossi’s 101-Year Journey To A Smile (00:11:25)
7. Fundraising That Moves Needles (00:16:12)
8. Corporate Gift And Dental Expansion (00:18:36)
9. Demand, Waitlists, And Impact Numbers (00:21:42)
10. Building A 300-Clinic Dental Network (00:24:42)
11. Statewide Reach And VA Relationships (00:27:27)
12. Benefits, Claims, And Don’t Wait (00:30:32)
13. Nonprofits Collaborating Over Competing (00:34:52)
14. Donate, Recurring Support, And Accountability (00:37:32)
15. Closing Thanks And How To Help (00:40:32)
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