Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation

12/02/2025

Today matters. Here’s how you can help.

This Giving Tuesday, I’m shining a light on the work we’re doing at the Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation. Just as many have supported my recovery and mission over the years, it is an honour to contribute and give back through my work with the LVVRF. The LVVRF’s mission is to advance new therapies that bring long-term relief for our veterans and first responders living with service-related mental trauma. Please join me in giving back - donate today to help us heal the invisible wounds of our heroes.

To donate: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/legion-veterans-village-research-foundation/

Learn More: https://lvvresearchfoundation.com/donate/

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11/11/2025

For close to 100 years, Canada has been honouring the service and sacrifice of our veterans, recognizing our serving members on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

This year, as the bag pipes wail and the trumpets blow, take a moment to spare a thought for the families, for whom every day is Remembrance Day.

Singing credit: 7-year-old Vishnu Karapareddy

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08/05/2025

The ANCHOR Program is a ground-breaking new study aimed at helping Veterans living with PTSD and chronic pain, residing in British Columbia, Canada. 

ANCHOR (Accelerated Neuromodulation for Concurrent PTSD & Chronic Pain in Veterans) is a 12-month proof-of-concept study testing accelerated rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) - a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that targets the brain’s pain and trauma centres.

TMS uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of PTSD. Studies have shown good potential for people where standard treatments, such as medicines and psychotherapy, aren’t enough. Complementary therapies like TMS may be needed for long-term lasting reductions in symptoms. 

ANCHOR Program Details: 
🧠 Treatment: 12 months, with 1-week rTMS + 6-week follow-up
📍Location: Legion Veterans ViIlage Centre of Clinical Excellence, Surrey, BC
🧍‍♂️Number of Veterans: 30 Canadian Military and RCMP Veterans from British Columbia, Canada
🔬 Outcomes Being Measured: PTSD symptoms, chronic pain severity, depression & anxiety, disability & psychosocial functioning, cognitive function, safety and feasibility

👉 Learn more:
https://lvvresearchfoundation.com/ptsd-chronic-pain-program/

With gratitude to our funding partners: BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, Foundation NAVALIS Foundation, and multiple participating Royal Canadian Legion Branches in BC. 

Thank you to our program partners: Brainstem Health & Centre for Neurology Studies.

Thank you to our partner, Honour House, who will be providing housing, if available, for participants from outside the lower mainland for the 5 days.

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07/03/2025

Introducing ANCHOR: A ground-breaking new program aimed at helping Veterans living with PTSD and chronic pain, residing in British Columbia, Canada.

ANCHOR (Accelerated Neuromodulation for Concurrent PTSD & Chronic Pain in Veterans) is a 12-month proof-of-concept study testing accelerated rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) - a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that targets the brain’s pain and trauma centres.

TMS uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of PTSD. Studies have shown good potential for people where standard treatments, such as medicines and psychotherapy, aren’t enough. Complementary therapies like TMS may be needed for long-term lasting reductions in symptoms.

ANCHOR Program Details:
🧠 Treatment: 12 months, with 1-week rTMS + 6-week follow-up
📍Location: Legion Veterans ViIlage Centre of Clinical Excellence, Surrey, BC
🧍‍♂️Number of Veterans: 30 Canadian Military Veterans from British Columbia, Canada
🔬 Outcomes Being Measured: PTSD symptoms, chronic pain severity, depression & anxiety, disability & psychosocial functioning, cognitive function, safety and feasibility

👉 Learn more:
https://lvvresearchfoundation.com/ptsd-chronic-pain-program/

With gratitude to our funding partners: BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, Foundation NAVALIS Foundation, and multiple participating Royal Canadian Legion Branches in BC.

Thank you to our program partners: Brainstem Health & Centre for Neurology Studies.

Thank you to our partner, Honour House, who will be providing housing, if available, for participants from outside the lower mainland for the 5 days.

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06/27/2025

On PTSD Awareness Day we are proud to launch an innovative study.

Introducing ANCHOR: A ground-breaking new program aimed at helping Veterans living with PTSD and chronic pain, residing in British Columbia, Canada.
ANCHOR (Accelerated Neuromodulation for Concurrent PTSD & Chronic Pain in Veterans) is a 12-month proof-of-concept study testing accelerated rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) - a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that targets the brain’s pain and trauma centres.

ANCHOR Program Details:
🧠 Treatment: 12 months, with 1-week rTMS + 6-week follow-up
📍Location: Legion Veterans ViIlage Centre of Clinical Excellence, Surrey, BC
🧍‍♂️Number of Veterans: 30 Canadian Military Veterans from British Columbia, Canada
🔬 Outcomes Being Measured: PTSD symptoms, chronic pain severity, depression & anxiety, disability & psychosocial functioning, cognitive function, safety and feasibility

👉 Learn more:
https://lvvresearchfoundation.com/ptsd-chronic-pain-program/

With gratitude to our funding partners: BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, Foundation NAVALIS Foundation, and multiple participating Royal Canadian Legion Branches in BC.

Thank you to our other program partners: Brainstem Health & Centre for Neurology Studies.

Thank you to our partner, Honour House, who will be providing housing, if available, for participants from outside the lower mainland for the 5 days.

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06/24/2025

Thank to The Whitehead Family.
Your generous donation fuels innovation and hope. Because of your support, we’re advancing long-term, effective treatments that help veterans and first responders heal and thrive.

06/11/2025

Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 in Ladysmith for their generous support. Your contribution plays a vital role in helping us find long-term solutions for PTSD and mental health injuries. Your contribution will go towards our upcoming program, which we’ll be announcing soon.
 

04/28/2025

04/10/2025

Vimy Ridge: More than a moment, a legacy

Yesterday marked the anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, but today and every day, we carry their courage in the silence of remembrance.

The April 9th attack on Vimy Ridge is where, for the first time, all four Canadian divisions fought together as a unified corps. The troops went over the top at 5:30 AM, and by the afternoon, they had gained significant ground. But the battle lasted four grueling days, finally concluding on April 12th with the full capture of the ridge.

The battle has taken on a huge significance for Canadians because it marked Canada’s entry onto the world stage as a distinct nation.

Over 3,000 of Canada’s best and brightest vanished and some 7,000 returned home - many with horrific physical and psychological injuries. We honour their sacrifice every day.

“Fate whispers to the warrior, ‘You cannot withstand the storm.’ And the warrior whispers back, ‘I am the storm.’”

03/21/2025

Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 60 in West Vancouver for their continued generous support. Your contribution plays a vital role in helping us find long-term solutions for PTSD and mental health injuries. Your contribution will go towards our upcoming program, which we’ll be announcing soon.
 

03/14/2025

Thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 in Keremeos for their generous support. Your contribution plays a vital role in helping us find long-term solutions for PTSD and mental health injuries. Your contribution will go towards our upcoming program, which we’ll be announcing soon.
 

03/12/2025

The final cohort of our Brain Fog Program has launched with 100 participants—89 veterans and 11 family members.

A heartfelt thank you to Veterans Affairs Canada for their generous grant, which has made this program fully accessible to veterans and their families.