Community Kickoff Set for Injured Soldier

Army Sergeant Marcus Hayward

(Press Release) Lake Worth, FL – The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will kick off the building of a specially adapted home for Army Sergeant Marcus Hayward on Saturday, April 27, 2024. SGT Hayward was injured while serving in Afghanistan.

The Community Kickoff event signifies the start of the build process and will introduce SGT Hayward to the community. The event will be held at Atlantic Christian Academy 4900 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33415 at 10:00 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.) The public is welcome to attend.

On July 29, 2010, during his third combat deployment, Sergeant Hayward was supporting the 3rd Special Forces Group in Khakrez, Afghanistan, when his ATV struck a pressure plate improvised explosive device (IED). SGT Hayward lost his left leg and sustained damage to his eye, face, and left hand

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The home being built for SGT Hayward will feature more than 40 major special adaptations such as widened doorways for wheelchair access, a roll-in shower, and kitchen amenities that include pull-down shelving and lowered countertops. The home will also alleviate the mobility and safety issues associated with a traditional home, including navigating a wheelchair through narrow hallways or over thresholds or reaching for cabinets that are too high.

HFOT has built 377 homes since the organization’s inception in 2004. Homes For Our Troops relies on contributions from donors, supporters, and corporate partners for the building of each Veteran’s home. Community members may hold fundraisers or make donations. To find out more on how to get involved or make a donation visit www.hfotusa.org.

Read more about SGT Hayward at https://www.hfotusa.org/building-homes/veterans/hayward/.
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