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Resilience & Recovery


The Importance of Mental Health Support for First Responders
First responders are trained to remain calm under pressure and focus on the mission. But being strong for everyone else doesn't mean you should have to carry everything alone.
Sep 17 min read


A Legacy of Strength: Jayson Earns His Black Belt and Inspires Those In The Resilient Responders Program
There are moments in life that define a young person’s journey. This past week at the Kang Do Won Institute, we witnessed one of those moments.
Jayson — known proudly on the mat as “Grasshopper” — earned his Adult Black Belt through The VFR Foundation’s Resilient Responders Martial Arts Program.
Mar 53 min read
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