Lone Survivor Foundation

We Welcome Home, Empower and Restore American Wounded Warriors

their families and surviving families

Increase Awareness and Motivate Hometown USA to PAY IT FORWARD

• Country Music Artist Joe Nichols new music video for “The Shape I’m In” features SOF wounded warriors

Wounded Warrior & Family Ranch Retreat Plan

• Goal is to build own ranch where retreats can be held year around

• In the meantime using donated properties such as Barefoot Ranch

• Currently scheduling 2 retreats/month • Underlying therapeutic approach – help

maximize quality of life in “new normal” • Will have targeted sessions as we progress

(married, single, amputee, TBI, etc.) • Open to all military, veterans, surviving families

– not just SOF

Wounded Warrior & Family February 2011 Ranch Retreat Summary

LSF hosted a wounded warrior ranch retreat from 8-10 Feb at Barefoot Ranch. We had 3 families attend although 4 were scheduled. One cancelled the day of the retreat because they were snowed in at their house and couldn’t get to the airport. Quote from Brittney, the wife of a severely injured wounded warrior who attended our Wounded Warrior Retreat this week at Barefoot Ranch: “Lone Survivor Foundation is amazing and the wellness retreat far exceeded our expectations. These are some of the most amazing, caring, and honorable people” All wounded warrior and family member attendees have volunteered their time and effort to helping the foundation, and one of them has asked for a job

Details for March retreat are forthcoming as soon as dates and location are confirmed. Turkey hunting is a possibility we are exploring.

Attendees • Matthew, Brittney and Natalie (4 y/o daughter). Both Matthew and Brittney

served in the Army as Military Police. Matthew was severely injured in an IED in Iraq in 2005 which killed the driver of the vehicle, and he was medically retired from the Army in 2007. They live in Washington State and Matthew has since earned his Associated in Electrical Engineering and is currently enrolled in his Bachelor’s Program.

• Todd, Tara and Liam (13 y/o son). Todd was saved by a miracle 1 year ago after being severely injured in an IED explosion 1 year ago in Iraq. He is still on active duty in Austin TX and going through the military disability rating process. If you google Todd Plybon you can read more about their story.

• Mark and John (Mark’s brother-in-law). Mark served over 26 years in Army Special Forces and was severely injured on a mission in Iraq that resulted in collecting information that led to the capture of Al Qaeda leadership. Due to injuries during that mission and others he was medically separated from the Army as an E-9 and has faced quite a few challenges during the transition. He now resides in PA.

February 2011 Activities • Hunting (deer, hog, etc) • Lone range shooting off the back porch • Marriage Enrichment

• Tonya Waite of the VOW Program provided 8 hours of marriage enrichment to the 2 married couples. On Site child care was provided to 4 y/o Natalie so parents could participate in activities

• Governmental benefits review • Care plan review • Relaxation • Equestrian therapy and fishing were cancelled

due to cold weather and icy conditions

LSF Key Success Factors

• Raising the funds necessary to endow the ranch

• Property, Ranch design and construction

• Sound clinical programs at the base of all overlying activities

• Sound wellness activity infrastructure

• Appropriate wounded warrior, family and surviving family referrals

• Focused and appropriate employees with experience in the field

• Employee compensation plan that includes competitive salaries, benefits, and plenty of downtime to reduce compassion fatigue and keep them fresh and motivated

• Delivering on the promises made

Having FUN!!

What It Takes

Airfare 400$ Baggage 25$ Parking 40$ Lodging 150$ Craft Int'l** 500$ Misc*** 300$ Cost Per Person 1,415$

Cost Family of 2 2,830$ Cost Per Retreat 11,320$

Cost Per Month 22,640$ True Value PRICELESS

Lone Survivor Foundation Ranch RetreatCost Summary

*Average amount from 2 months of retreats**This covers Craft's pymts to Barefoot Ranch and Catering Company. Manpower is donated***Pro Rated Therapist Cost, Staff Travel (Lodging, Mileage, Airfare, etc.)

Looking Forward To Our 2nd Year!