New Jersey & New York Renewal by Andersen Replacement Window Dealer Supports Local Military Heroes

CRANFORD, NJ (PRWEB) October 23, 2014

Renewal by Andersen of Central and Northern New Jersey, the replacement window and patio door affiliate of Andersen Windows serving Central and Northern New Jersey and Metropolitan New York, Staten Island and Rockland County is proud to give back to U.S. military veterans and active duty soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS) and traumatic brain injury as a result of military service after 9/11.

Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey is sponsoring a benefit event to raise funds for support the noble efforts of K9s for Warriors on Nov. 16, 2014 at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, NJ.

The event, K9s for Warriors Comedy Night, expects to raise over $65,000 for the non-profit organization that helps provide service dogs to U.S. veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury as a result of military service post 9/11. The organizations goal is to give a new leash on life to rescue dogs and military heroes, empowering warriors to return to civilian life with dignity and independence.

Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries are real issues for our soldiers coming back from the Middle East, Larry Landes, Renewal by Andersen of Central and Northern New Jersey president said. These issues have destroyed the lives of countless servicemen and women and these dogs have proven to have a dramatic positive impact on these heroes lives. We are honored to help however we can to get these heroes back on their feet and living productive lives again.

Our program has been successful, with documented recovery from the debilitating horrors of war, but the need is critical and overwhelming, Shari Duval, K9s for Warriors president said. We currently have a year-long waiting list, we must do more. Our plans are to expand our current program to serve more warriors. We will continue our goal of serving our Nations Greatest Asset, our Military Men and Women.

K9s for Warriors reports that it costs approximately $15,000 to train and pair up a rescue dog with a wounded warrior.

According to K9s for Warriors

Service dogs have been long used as companions and helpers for those with disabilities such as blindness, but only recently have we learned how they can help guide those suffering with less visible conditions.

As a recent graduate of the K9 for Warriors said, My dog provides me with a focal point to turn to when I feel myself triggered. In the past, my anxiety would ignite, like a rocket on a launch pad. Now, I have the wonderful ability to turn to my K9 to break the cycle. When I am in public, he has already learned what makes me anxious and leans into me to let me know he is right there with me. His presence is a confidence builder for me. In private, he has an innate ability to sense when I am spiraling downward. He asserts himself into my gloomy place and brightens my spirits. His unconditional love lets me know I can DO this! and we are going to face the world TOGETHER!

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New Jersey & New York Renewal by Andersen Replacement Window Dealer Supports Local Military Heroes