The Signature Injury Of The GWOT: Traumatic Brain Injury
Blastology Foundation helps Veterans affected by blast exposure access advanced stem cell treatment and recovery support.
What is a tbi and why is it a problem?
Traumatic brain injury is physical damage to the brain caused by force. In the Global War on Terror, that force often came from IEDs, rockets, mortars, breaching charges, and repeated exposure to heavy weapons.
A Veteran can survive the blast, return to duty, and still deal with long-term changes to memory, sleep, focus, reaction time, mood, impulse control, and decision-making.
When TBI is missed or left untreated, the symptoms can compound over time — affecting work, marriage, parenting, mental health, and suicide risk.
Blastology Foundation helps GWOT Veterans affected by blast exposure access advanced stem cell treatment and recovery support.
Help fund treatment and recovery support
Your donation helps fund advanced stem cell treatment and recovery support for GWOT Veterans affected by blast-related brain injury.
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Buy A Veteran Lunch
Help cover a meal during travel, appointments, or treatment support.
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Support Recovery Logistics
Help cover practical needs around travel, appointments, and care coordination.
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Travel Support Package
Help cover transportation or lodging for a veteran seeking treatment.
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Fund a treatment
Help sponsor advanced treatment for a veteran affected by blast-related TBI.
Veteran Impact Story
A Chance To Feel Like Himself Again
“Before treatment, I was dealing with headaches, anxiety, focus issues, and the strain it put on my family. After Blastology helped me access treatment, I felt clearer, calmer, and closer to normal than I’d felt since the blast.”
— GWOT Veteran Supported Through Blastology
The Gap Between Injury And Recognition
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Documented Military Brain Injuries
The Department of Defense has documented more than half a million traumatic brain injuries among U.S. service members since 2000.
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Purple Hearts Awarded for Blast INjuries
Only about 1,300 Purple Hearts have been awarded for blast-related brain injury.
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Higher Suicide Rate Among Veterans With TBI
Veterans living with traumatic brain injury face a significantly higher risk of suicide.
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When Combat TBI Is Not Recognized
Research on post-9/11 Veterans links denied Purple Heart recognition for combat-related TBI with higher suicide risk.
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Yes. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Also, 100% of all donations to towards the mission. The Blastology Team is all volunteers. 💖
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Stem cell treatment access, travel support, lodging, and practical coordination for selected GWOT veterans affected by blast-related TBI.
You can see current giving options on our Donate page.
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Yes. A stem cell treatment is approximately $11,000. Businesses, churches, civic groups, and major donors can contact Blastology about sponsorship.
Send us an email to get more info.
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Yes. Monthly giving helps Blastology plan ahead and respond when treatment funding needs arise.
Donate monthly here!