Palm Beach North Podcast26 Marras 2024

Supporting Veterans: Mike Durkee of Wounded Veterans Relief Fund

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, we sit down with Mike Durkee, Executive Director of the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, and a 13-year U.S. Army veteran with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Mike shares his inspiring journey—from his military service to leading the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund that has provided vital support to over 15,000 veterans in Florida.

Through heartfelt anecdotes and impactful insights, Mike opens up about the challenges veterans face transitioning to civilian life, the critical gaps in veteran support systems, and the innovative programs offered by Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, including their groundbreaking dental assistance initiative.

Mike discusses the power of resilience, the importance of community, and the lasting impact of giving back. He also reflects on the life lessons learned through service and shares his vision for the future of veteran care.

Topics Covered:

- The resilience and adaptability needed for success in any life transition

- The importance of community support and giving back

- How leadership and purpose can drive personal and professional growth

- Overcoming challenges and finding hope during difficult times

- Ways to support veterans and make an impact in your community

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Tampa General Hospital

To learn more about Palm Beach North, visit: https://www.palmbeachnorth.com

To learn more about the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, visit: https://www.pbnchamber.com

To learn more about Tampa General Hospital, visit: https://www.tgh.org

To learn more about the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, visit: https://wvrf.org/ https://www.instagram.com/wvrelieffund/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wounded-veterans-relief-fund/

#VeteranSupport #Podcast #CommunityLeadership

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(62)

Inside Palm Beach County Elections with Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link

Running secure, accurate, and transparent elections for more than 900,000 registered voters in Palm Beach County is no small task. Behind every election is a year-round operation focused on security, ...

6 Maalis 35min

Breaking the Poverty Cycle One Student at a Time with Christine Sylvain

Breaking the poverty cycle does not happen all at once. It happens when students are given access, belief, and the support to see a future they can step into. In this episode, Christine Sylvain, Found...

16 Joulu 202546min

How Julia Dattolo Is Transforming Palm Beach County’s Workforce

How do you build a stronger Palm Beach County workforce? For Julia Dattolo, President and CEO of CareerSource Palm Beach County, it starts with people. A proud U.S. Navy veteran and workforce developm...

11 Marras 202535min

Building the Future of Care: Dr. Conor Delaney’s Vision for Cleveland Clinic Florida

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Dr. Conor P. Delaney, Executive Vice President of Cleveland Clinic and President of Cleveland Clinic Florida, shares his journey from Ireland to leadin...

21 Loka 202532min

From Public Service to Higher Education: Adam Hasner’s Vision for FAU’s Future

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Adam Hasner, President of Florida Atlantic University (FAU), shares his journey from Palm Beach County kid to leading one of South Florida’s most dynam...

16 Syys 202547min

Resilience and Results: Cressman Bronson’s Journey to Leading PNC Bank in Southeast Florida

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Cressman Bronson, South Florida EVP & President at PNC Bank , shares his journey from a humble upbringing and early sports career to leading one of the...

2 Syys 202548min

From Nashville to West Palm Beach: Nathan Green on Vanderbilt University’s Strategic Expansion

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, Nathan Green, Vice Chancellor for Government & Community Relations at Vanderbilt University, discusses the university’s decision to open a second campu...

19 Elo 202546min

Leading With Purpose: Charles Bender and the Mission of Place of Hope

In this episode of the Palm Beach North Podcast, we sit down with Charles Bender, Founding CEO of Place of Hope, one of South Florida’s most impactful faith-based nonprofits. With over two decades of ...

5 Elo 202530min