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Did you know that when military families struggle with debt, it raises their risk for depression, substance abuse and suicide? Help lift the double burden of medical debt for those who serve.
Every dollar raised through our War Within initiative will be used to buy and abolish the debt of servicemembers, veterans and their families.
Imagine the relief a military family will feel when they receive a letter telling them their medical bill has been forgiven--and they never have to worry about it again. Learn more and donate at hrld.us/2VYlrDI
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