Listen "Wings 4 Heroes: How One 9/11 Survivor Helps Veterans Heal with Lyubim Kogan"
Episode Synopsis
Lyubim Kogan, a 9/11 survivor, shares his transformative journey from Wall Street to founding Wings for Heroes, a mission helping wounded veterans rebuild their lives through adventure therapy, physical rehabilitation, and community support.• Survived 9/11 and used Red Cross assistance to start his financial practice, where his first client was a Vietnam veteran with PTSD• Witnessed the realities of war while working in Ukraine, particularly inspired by a teenage amputee soldier's resilience• Created Wings 4 Heroes to help amputee veterans experience adventure through paragliding and comprehensive support• Program provides physical therapy, psychological support, and builds confidence by showing veterans they can travel and function in new environments• Emphasizes that amputee veterans often lack adequate support after discharge, especially in war-torn regions• Expanded program from just adventure experiences to include medical support like physical therapy to save remaining limbs• Highlights how veterans with profound physical limitations still find purpose through family or meaningful activities• Believes apathy is the greatest threat to society and encourages everyone to help through blood donation, volunteering, or financial supportTo learn more about Wings 4 Heroes or to support their mission, visit wings4heroes.org.If you wish to learn more about Sylvia Worsham's story, visit her webpage at www.sylviaworsham.com and download your gift.To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com
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