Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes

10/29/2026

Heroes & K9s: Presented by LFWMH.org

Every day, incredible military veterans transition back into civilian life with invisible wounds. At LFWMH.org, we believe no warrior should walk that path alone. Through our dedicated sponsorship programs, we fund life-changing service dog partnerships that bring hope, independence, and deep companionship back into the lives of our heroes.

This is the first in a series highlighting our Heros and their companions.

A Lifelong Partnership Built in Florida Meet Andre & K9 Lilli
• Hero: Andre, Marine Corps LCpl (7 years of service)
• Hometown: Montgomery, AL
• Sponsor: Sandi & Skip Shineman

K9 Lilli, a lovable black Labrador, officially entered training in May 2026—just in time to be announced at the annual LFWMH golf tournament. By July, she met her lifelong partner, Andre. The duo spent three intensive, rewarding weeks training at our Florida campus, building an unbreakable foundation of trust and service.

Help Us Create the Next Match

These life-saving bonds are only made possible through the generosity of sponsors, community partners, and people like you. It costs thousands of dollars to breed, raise, train, and custom-match a service dog with a deserving veteran—and we provide these dogs to our warriors at zero cost.
You can change a veteran's life.

Visit LFWMH.org today to make a donation, learn about corporate sponsorships, or discover how you can support the Heroes & K9s mission.

👉 Donate Today: LFWMH.org/Donate

#𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

10/21/2026

🍷 An Evening of Exquisite Flavors & Giving Back 🇺🇸

Join Alfred's Restaurant on November 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable Veteran's Benefit W**e Dinner.

Chef Heath Prosser is crafting a spectacular 5-course menu perfectly paired with exceptional w**es, pulling inspiration from his recent European travels to bring fresh, vibrant flavors directly to Hilton Head Island.

Best of all, this meaningful evening directly supports those who served. Alfred's is donating 50% of the proceeds from the night (as well as proceeds from any w**e sold during the event) to the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes, a fantastic local charity assisting wounded soldiers across coastal South Carolina and Georgia.

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 Price: $129.00 per person (Prepaid, tables of 1–6)
📍 Location: Alfred's Restaurant, Hilton Head Island, SC

Seating is highly limited for this intimate, upscale dining experience, and it is expected to sell out quickly. Secure your table today and dine for an amazing cause!
👉 Reserve Your Spot on OpenTable or www.alfredshhi.com
👉 Learn more about the charity at www.lfwmh.org

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Supporting combat wounded military heroes in the SC and GA Lowcountry.

10/14/2026

Our New Website is Live! Built to Further Our Mission. Explore. Donate. Volunteer.

Learn more about our mission of supporting post-9/11 combat-wounded veterans and their families.

Our new digital home at www.lfwmh.org makes it easier than ever to learn about the vital programs we fund—including service dog training and specialized scholarships—and connect directly with our local heroes in the South Carolina Lowcountry and Georgia Coastal Empire.

As a 100% all-volunteer organization, we built this site to maximize our outreach and ensure our heroes' sacrifices are never forgotten. We need your help to power this next chapter:

👉 EXPLORE: Check out the new look and share it to spread the word

👉 DONATE: Use our streamlined donation tool to fund critical, vetted veteran services.

👉 VOLUNTEER: Visit our "Get Involved" page to join our team of 200+ dedicated volunteers.

Visit the new www.lfwmh.org today and let's continue changing lives together!

09/14/2026

🐾 MILITARY VETERAN BENEVOLENCE 🐾

We are thrilled to announce a monumental milestone in our partnership with K9s for Warriors! Recently we presented $200,000 donation to Amanda Collins, Development Manager during the Cash for A Cause initiative.

This incredible contribution officially brings our Lifetime Donations to $1,000,000, successfully funding 47 service dogs to date for our wounder hero's! These highly trained canine companions provide life-saving support to military veterans overcoming trauma, helping them find a new path forward.

K9s For Warriors. Determined to end Veteran su***de, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs — many of them rescues — to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma, at no financial cost to the Veteran.

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission of changing lives possible! 🇺🇸❤️🐕

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation changed forever.

As we mark the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes joins our community in Bluffton, across South Carolina, and nationwide to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost. We remember the unmatched bravery of the first responders who ran toward danger, and we reflect on the generation of selfless military heroes who answered the call to serve in the post-9/11 era.

Our mission remains rooted in changing lives by supporting the combat-wounded veterans who sacrificed so much to protect our freedom in the years that followed. Today, we renew our sacred promise: We will never forget.

09/07/2026

A LABOR OF LOVE FOR OUR HEROES

This Labor Day, the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes wants to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible community that powers our mission.
Every dollar raised, every hour volunteered, and every golf swing taken at our events represents a true labor of love. Because of your tireless hard work and unmatched generosity, we are able to provide life-changing service dogs and vital support to our wounded combat veterans.

To our dedicated volunteers, passionate donors, local sponsors, and community partners—THANK YOU for investing your time and energy into changing veterans' lives. We could not do this work without your dedication and labor.

Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Labor Day! 🐕❤️

Volunteers

08/30/2026

⛳️ HISTORY IN THE MAKING! 🏌️‍♂️

We are absolutely thrilled to share that the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes recently presented a record-breaking $450,000 donation to Birdies for the Brave at TPC Sawgrass!

This marks the largest single donation Birdies for the Brave has ever received in its history. On July 28th, our team joined representatives from incredible military charities to hand over the check to Justin Johns of Birdies for the Brave. Since our foundation started, our incredible community has helped us donate a total of $3,149,000 to the PGA TOUR’s military outreach program.

Where does the money go? 🇺🇸 100% of our donations go directly to the individual charities we select. Birdies for the Brave takes zero salaries or administrative fees from our contributions. Every dollar is targeted directly to Wounded Heroes living in, or connected to, the South Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry.Thank you to everyone who shares our love for golf and our deep commitment to giving back to those who have sacrificed so much for our country. 🇺🇸❤️

08/18/2026

In Memoriam: Honoring Jim Miller, LFWMH Board Member

We deeply mourn the loss of Jim Miller, one of the original founding members of the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes (LFWMH) family. Jim served as an original Board Member during our crucial formative years in 2011 and 2012. Alongside founder Russ Spicer, Jim helped build the framework that allows LFWMH to serve combat-wounded veterans today.

Our foundation’s very existence is rooted in Jim’s family. His stepson, Master Sgt. Todd Nelson, was severely injured in Afghanistan during his third tour of duty, enduring over 40 surgeries. Todd’s sacrifice and resilience served as the initial impetus and driving spark that inspired Russ to establish LFWMH. Our Foundation will be forever indebted to Jim for his contributions during our formative years.

Jim’s kindness, leadership, and presence will be profoundly missed by everyone who had the honor of working alongside him. To honor his incredible legacy and lasting impact, we will hold a special moment of silence at all of our upcoming 2027 events. Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Jim’s family, friends, and loved ones during this time.