In 2004, Army Sergeant Jorge De Leon lost his leg and suffered loss of hearing and Traumatic Brain Injury in Afghanistan. While maneuvering his Humvee to avoid an insurgent attack, he drove over an anti-tank mine. Wheelchair-bound and despairing of how he would take care of his family after being discharged,

Jorge dedicated himself to recovery.

Today he walks with the use of a computer controlled prosthetic leg and has joined the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes full-time as a national spokesman. He lives with his family in San Antonio where he also helps identify other wounded veterans who need financial and emotional assistance as a Brooke Army Medical Liaison for CSAH.

The mission of the Texas Sentinels Foundation is to provide qualified wounded veterans and their families with new homes in Texas in conjunction with our four-year Texas Sentinel Foundation life scholarship, job placement and ongoing mentorship, enabling returning veterans to adjust and excel in civilian life.

Founded in 2007, the non-profit organization Texas Sentinels Foundation consists of RE/MAX office owners and agents in partnership with community businesses across Texas. Since its inception, members of the Texas Sentinels Foundation have raised over $100,000 in funds for wounded veterans. 

Want to know how you can contribute?

Jorge De Leon will be introduced to the San Antonio Real Estate Community on October 27, 2009 at The Club at Sonterra.  There will be an Introduction Luncheon at 11:30am followed by an informational and organizational meeting afterward. 

Please come meet this American Hero and help him and his family achieve the American Dream for which they have sacrificed so much.

Tickets are $30 each, with all proceeds benefiting the Texas Sentinels Foundation and wounded veterans like Jorge.

Register at www.txsof.org/tickets