SGT Michael Wright
Fredericksburg, TX
On October 14, 2007, Sergeant Wright was serving as a Combat Medic with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in Baghdad, Iraq, when his vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device (IED) while on a night mission. He sustained spinal cord injuries, facial trauma, hearing loss in his right ear, severe internal injuries, and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
He was medically evacuated to the Combat Support Hospital for immediate treatment before transferring to Landstuhl, Germany. Stateside, he underwent extensive therapy and rehabilitation at Brooke Army Medical Center.
Michael is the father of Jordan and Landon and stepfather to Tristan. He enjoys woodworking and teaching the craft to other Veterans, first responders, and their families. For the past decade, he has made woodworking pieces for Veteran nonprofits to auction, helping raise funds to support Veterans and their families and PTSD treatment.
In his current house, Michael faces challenges moving around and completing everyday tasks. Uneven floors and steps leading down to the living area and up to the second level make it more difficult for him to navigate the house.
A specially adapted custom HFOT home with a single-level, barrier-free environment will give Michael greater independence by making it easier to navigate throughout the home and complete daily tasks. The mortgage-free home will also give him greater financial freedom and allow him to focus on his family and his work supporting other Veterans and first responders.
Originally from Texas, Michael is choosing to remain in his home state.
Michael is grateful to HFOT donors and supporters for the difference their generosity makes in the lives of Veterans and their families. “I’ve seen firsthand the difference an HFOT home can make. I’ve known several other Veterans who have received a home, and it’s been incredible to see how it has changed their lives.”
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