Military families staying at the Bethesda Fisher Houses got a treat today when former President
@BarackObama
delivered cookies and visited with our injured and ill military and their families.
Grateful to bring you our
#ProjectRockUAFreedom
Collection, supporting our US military men & women.
@ProjectRock
proudly supports
@fisherhousefdtn
who assists military & vets families while loved ones are in the hospital. Thank you all for your service.
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, shared a special moment with Lillian and Leila Rodriguez after Joel Rodriquez helped
@InvictusTeamUS
Wheelchair Rugby team in The Netherlands at Invictus Games 2020 The Hague on April 20.
#IG22
“There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps
See you in Vancouver 2025!
@WeAreInvictus
@InvictusTeamUS
@InvictusTeamUS
When Fisher House got involved with Invictus Games we knew family would be a big component. It's beautiful to see them take part in veterans' victories! Because a family's love is good medicine.
💛🖤| “My kids were in the crowd and they saw their mom run. They have never seen me run and that’s why I’m here!” You are amazing Lisa!!
#InvictusGames
#TheHague
We love seeing the smiling faces in the crowds here at
@InvictusGamesNL
! Congrats to
@InvictusTeamUS
for bringing home the bronze in sitting volleyball!
+++ PRESS +++
We are happy to announce, that
@FisherHouseFdtn
will support the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 as Premier Partner. Fisher House Foundation will continue to sponsor the Family & Friends Programme, which it helped create.
Find out more 📲
If you only ever watch one clip from the
#InvictusGames
in your life, please let it be this one.
Rola Amro🇯🇴 thank you for embodying the
#InvictusSpirit
💛🖤
The final day of competition for
#WarriorGames2023
was extra special with a visit from Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex.
Prince Harry spent time with athletes and their families, and watched the Sitting Volleyball Finals as the 2023 Warrior Games came to a close.
@TRADOC
It has been an honor to watch these competitors. We have cheered you on alongside your family and friends and we couldn’t be more honored or proud!
Thank you for inspiring us with the
#InvictusSpirit
!
Joshua Laban, a Navy veteran from Samoa, led
@InvictusTeamUS
in a Siba Tau in honor of our own
@KenFisherFHF
for all he has done for not just the US team, but all our allies and their families from around the world that have called Fisher House home.
#IG22
The stadium bursts into applause as
@InvictusTeamUS
clinches a final Gold Medal against the hometown heroes of Team Netherlands!
Team US is taking home medals in over 100 events and categories!🥇🥈🥉
#InvictusGames
|
#IG22
|
@InvictusGamesNL
After recovering from a brain aneurysm, an award-winning veteran joins
@kyraphillips
to talk
@WeAreInvictus
and
@FisherHouseFdtn
, where he learned how to walk, talk and regain his inner strength.
.
@InvictusTeamUS
athletes have given it their all this week during the Invictus Games. Be sure to follow Invictus Team US on Instagram for a highlight of the competitions.
@InvictusGamesNL
|
#IG22
.
@InvictusTeamUS
is heading into the final match to try & win the GOLD in
@InvictusGamesDE
Wheelchair Rugby. Teammate Garrett spent 28 years in the Air Force but suffered an aneurysm, forcing him down a new path. His wife Joey was able to stay by his side at
#FisherHouse
.
Today is World Mental Health Day!
We recognize that mental health is a universal human right. According to the World Health Organization one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions. Never hesitate to check in on those you love.
With funding from the 2020 Newman’s Own Award,
@WeAreInvictus
has recruited volunteer moderators, peer mentors & advocates for its ‘WeAreInvictus’ networking platform, aiding in the recovery journey for those who have been wounded, injured or fallen sick from military service.
It’s about having a conversation and opening the dialogue. Fisher House Foundation’s VP of Strategic Initiatives Tish Stropes hosted one of three panel discussions about breaking down barriers around disability at the
@InvictusGamesNL
and the importance of family.
The British Cake Lady, retired nurse Kath Ryan, has baked hundreds of thousands of cakes for injured British soldiers & delivered them to hospital wards & the
@UKFisherHouse
. David Nye, a staff member, delivered a coin and the Foundation's thanks as Team UK battled Team Georgia.
Joshua Laban, a Navy veteran from Samoa, led
@InvictusTeamUS
in a Siba Tau in honor of our own
@KenFisherFHF
for all he has done for not just the US team, but all our allies and their families from around the world that have called Fisher House home.
#IG22
Tonight, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. EST Fisher House Foundation Chairman and CEO
@KenFisherFHF
will be honoring
@warriorgames
athletes alongside
@FLOTUS
@SecDef
and Prince Harry.
The virtual event will be live-streamed tonight at .
Go Team USA! 🇺🇸 Service members and honorably discharged veterans worldwide will once again enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full streaming coverage of
#TeamUSA
and the
#WinterOlympics
through
@shopmyexchange
. Read more: ⤵️
It's always an honor to recognize the brave men and women who proudly serve and those that stand by their side. Thank you
@homebaseprogram
for being such an incredible supporter of the
@IntrepidMuseum
Awards.
In 2019,Ken Fisher of
@FisherHouseFdtn
& the
@IntrepidMuseum
approached
#PrinceHarry
about being an honoree for what would’ve been the May 2020 Intrepid Awards. Harry declined but instead asked to honor others living w/ the invisible wounds of war & thus the Valor Award was born.
Co-captain Patrick has a question for you?
Are you following us for all the
#InvictusTeamUS
content?!
Are you cheering from your living room?!
If the answer isn’t no, hit that follow button on ALL of our socials AND tune into the livestreams!
#IG23
Our good friends and Newman’s Own Award recipients
@WeAreInvictus
are
#FacebookLive
this morning! Join them as they talk about the American volunteer behind the
#WeAreInvictus
app and hear their Invictus journey.
Head over to our Facebook in an hour's time to hear from our US moderators in conversation with our WIS Liaison manager about all things
#WeAreInvictus
!
The stands are filling up ahead of the France vs. Team US gold medal match in wheelchair basketball. The stunning competitors will dig deep to show their progress and represent their already proud families and countries.
@InvictusGamesDE
|
@InvictusTeamUS
Happy Birthday to our Chairman and CEO, Ken Fisher!
Ken Fisher is a business leader and philanthropist with an unwavering dedication to serving those who have served our country.
Today, we celebrate him and his many accomplishments!
#FisherHouse
#HomeAwayFromHome
#family
A day we will never forget.
Patriot Day is a day that we recognize the lives of those we lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania.
#neverforget
#patriotday
And so it begins! These competitors are ready to take on
@InvictusGamesDE
with friends and family by their side!
Opening Ceremonies will be live streamed beginning at 12pm ET!!
Tune in and help us cheer
@InvictusTeamUS
on!
#InvictusGames2023
We're excited to partner with
@bootcampaign
and their
#santaboots
drive to bring Christmas cheer and gifts to military and veteran families nationwide. Here's our own Tish Stropes taking a break from packing w/CEO Shelly,
@blckriflecoffee
's Matt Best, &
@Johnny_Joey
Wheelchair Rugby has been one of the most-watched events here at
@InvictusGamesNL
, and
@InvictusTeamUS
athletes, friends, and family are showing up as US, UK, France, and Australia compete for the podium! The finals start now!
#IG22
#WheelChairRugby
During Day 4 of
@InvictusGamesNL
,
#InvictusTeamUS
competed in indoor rowing & wheelchair rugby. During indoor rowing, our athletes took home a total of 17 medals and the wheelchair rugby team took home the gold!
#InvictusGames
#IG22
| Team US Comms&PA Team
We are saddened to learn that an American hero passed away this morning. Lawrence Brooks, the oldest living WWII vet at 112 years old. He was drafted in 1940, he built roads, bridges, and airstrips with his brothers in the 91st Engineer Battalion.
Like many of you, Fisher House Foundation has been inspired by the
@WeAreInvictus
since they began. While slightly delayed, we look forward to the next games in The Hague 2021. We wish all competitors, their families, & supporters the best during this challenging time.
In light of the
#Coronavirus
#Covid19
pandemic, the decision has been taken that
#IG2020
, presented by
@Jaguar
@LandRover
, can no longer take place as planned. Our intent is to reschedule the
#InvictusGames
, subject to the availability of facilities & resources, to May/June 2021
@InvictusGamesDE
@Boeing
@Deloitte
@amazon
Thank you for everything you did to make this happen. We are honored to support service members, veterans, and their families.
It was amazing to watch the
#InvictusSpirit
ignite this year and we were inspired by so many competitors.
Time to tag a nonprofit that is going above and beyond for military and veteran communities! The deadline to submit applications for the 2022 Chairman’s Award is this week 4/28.
#ChairmansAward
#MilitaryCommunity
This
#MemorialDay
, please remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation, and remember the families they left behind. Join us as we observe the National Moment of Remembrance at 3:00 PM (your local time) with a minute of silence.
#HonorThem
The O'Niell family cheers on Air Force Tech. Sgt. August O'Niell as he attempts his third and final lift of a powerlifting competition at
@InvictusGamesNL
. August was injured during a pararescue mission in Afghanistan & stayed with family at the San Antonio Fisher House.