SSgt Jose Sanchez
Spring Branch, TX
Jose Sanchez enlisted in the Marines in 2003, drawn by the promise of structure and new opportunities.
On October 22, 2011, Staff Sergeant Sanchez was serving as a radio chief with Bravo Company, 1st Brigade Supporting Arms Liaison Team, 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) in Afghanistan when he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). He sustained a traumatic amputation of his left leg below the knee, right leg damage, hearing loss, and burns.
He was medically evacuated to Landstuhl, Germany, before returning stateside to Brooke Army Medical Center for additional surgery and extensive rehabilitation.
Jose is the proud father of Kaidence and Camila. He uses social media as a platform to inspire and motivate individuals from all walks of life by sharing his personal journey. Jose also founded a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, encouraging, and motivating others to overcome adversity and rise above life’s challenges.
In his current house, Jose sometimes needs to use his wheelchair, but the layout makes it difficult for him to navigate throughout the home. The bathroom is an especially challenging area. Jose has fallen while showering or bathing, putting him at risk of further injury.
A specially adapted custom HFOT home with a single-level, open floor plan would give Jose the space to navigate throughout the home in his wheelchair and move more safely from room to room. An accessible bathroom designed around his mobility needs would also reduce the risk of falls and give him greater independence with daily routines.
Originally from Texas, Jose is choosing to remain in his home state.
Jose is deeply grateful to HFOT donors and supporters for helping Veterans and their families begin a new chapter. “What you guys do is beyond words. You have changed so many lives and helped so many Veterans. Thank you for giving us hope,” he says.
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