Atlanta, GA,
12
November
2021
|
13:58 PM
America/New_York

Shepherd's Men Co-Founder Discusses Importance of Support for Veterans

Travis Ellis joins Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center for a new episode.

On Veterans Day and every day, we are grateful to the brave men and women who serve our country at home and abroad. In this episode of Picking Our Brain with Shepherd Center, we’re joined by Travis Ellis, co-founder of Shepherd’s Men. Comprised of active or retired servicemen and civilian volunteers, Shepherd’s Men enthusiastically raises awareness and funds for the SHARE Military Initiative (SHARE) at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA and advocates for veterans experiencing the hidden injuries of war.

Download the podcast as an audio file above, or access it at shepherd.org/podcasts.
Please be aware this episode contains discussion of suicide.

A Georgia native, Travis is a business owner, community leader, civilian patriot and proud father of three children. His admiration and respect for veterans began as a kid hanging out with his grandfather, a World War II veteran and his best friend. Determined to make a difference in the lives of veterans with TBI and PTSD, Travis co-founded Shepherd’s Men in 2014.

He was honored by the Recipients of the Medal of Honor with the Citizen Honors Award, the highest recognition a civilian can receive, for his tireless efforts to serve veterans. Travis runs Mobilized Fuels in Marietta, GA, a fleet fuel service company, and enjoys time off with his family.

The SHARE Military Initiative at Shepherd Center is a comprehensive rehabilitation program that focuses on assessment and treatment for service members who have served in the U.S. military since September 11, 2001, regardless of discharge status. The program helps service members who are experiencing symptoms of or have a diagnosis of mild to moderate traumatic brain injury or concussions and any co-occurring psychological or behavioral health concerns, including post-traumatic stress.

About Shepherd Center

Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.