On 26 January 2011, TDVA attended the Healthcare Night in San Antonio networking mixer provided by MA Medical Services, LLC, held at the Brío Tuscan Grille. There was a $5 cover with all proceeds going towards the Robert Rehm Dream Journey. Robert is an artist in San Antonio who suffered a...
Catherine “Kate” Callahan has been a member of the Paralympics National Team since August 2011. She competed in World Competition in January 2011 and earned 5th place in shot put and currently is ranked 3rd in the world for the discus, javelin, and shot put. Kate won 5 Gold Medals...
Over two years ago, the TDVA and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Clinic created a small computer lab for in-patients and out-patients to have ready access to three desktop computers with Win XP software, open office, voice-recognition software, above is Therapist Gary Garcia working with...
On the 15th of December 2011 Texas Disabled Veterans Association and Volunteers passed out over one hundred presents. At a special time of giving our hearts go out to those anonymous donors that give so much to those that deserve that little something special. We in this Country are so blessed...
On December 11, 2011 the Door In The Wall, Inc., a nonprofit organization had it's 13th Annual "A Country Christmas at La Villita" at the Villita Assembly Building. Over 500 people attended the event of music, fellowship, and food. Santa was there along with Lucky the Clown (Christopher Churb) making...
On Saturday, November 26, 2011, several members of TDVA joined a group of volunteers to decorate the Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, Spinal Cord Injury Unit (SCI) for the Christmas holiday season. A Christmas tree was placed in the main lobby of the SCI Clinic and Christmas laurels were...
Texas Disabled Veterans Association’s new donation of a XBOX 360 W/KINECT and new games to help with a new Recreational therapy. ...
This last weekend we had our 4th Annual Disabled Community Festival, October 1, 2011. I truly believe great fun was had by all. It is the one time every year that we come together to raise funds for our noble cause. I want to give out a special thanks to...
TDVA was able, with the help of these very special people take the little bit of money that was given and bless over 550 Texas Veterans with comfort items. Pictured above center top row, DDS George Metz of Kendall Woods Dental 25 FM 3351 S Boerne, Texas and his staff...
On June 18, 2011, TDVA Board of Directors Don Burton (left) and Dan Castillo (right) participated in "The 3rd Annual Charity HorseshoesTournament of Ellis County". This fund-raising event was sponsored by Erik Lusk (Center), of American Legion Post #361 in Ennis, Texas. Trophies were awarded to the top three teams...
Donald Burton, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, was elected President of TDVA at the 2nd Annual Board of Director’s meeting held March 2010.
He served his country with distinction in the US Army in various combat specialties with multiple units to include the 2nd, 7th and 82nd ID and 7th Special Forces before retiring in 1994.
Don has served as a volunteer for over 25 years in varying capacities to include the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Special Forces Association (SFA).
He holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Harrington University and is a Texas Notary Signing Agent and Parliamentarian.
Additionally, Don has been a driving force behind the success of the TDVA today. He is one of the main reasons for the multiple computer setup and configuration software setup/contributions that are in place today at Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit at Audie Murphy Veterans Affairs Hospital for those patients in recovery and/or therapy. The patients now have access to the Internet, email communication and “Dragon-speak” software among other things.
Steven Lynn, a native of Tampa, Florida, served as the Secretary of TDVA and was appointed to that position in July 2009. He is now serving as Member-At-Large.
Steve served his country with distinction in the US Air Force having served both in the enlisted corps and later receiving his commission through Officer Training School. He served in South Korea, Italy, Turkey and Germany and various stateside bases from flight to HQs level before retiring in 2007 after nearly 22 years of honorable service.
He is man of deep faith and devoted father of one daughter–Naiya. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion—New Braunfels, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Community Bible Church—New Braunfels (CBC-NB).
Steve holds an undergraduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Professional Aeronautics and two Master’s degrees from Webster University in Management and Human Resource Development. He also returned to school to begin his doctorate degree in counseling.
Dan is a native of West Texas and served with the U.S. Army. He has served for over 25 years as a member, newsletter editor, advocacy director, legislative director and held multiple board of director positions in various veteran and civilian organizations. Dan is a founding member of TDVA and strongly advocates for improving the benefits entitled to all fellow veterans! Dan is a proud father of son Chris who is an Accountant.
