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 support
To learn more about Wings 4 Heroes or to support their mission, visit wings4heroes.org.
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