Impact
Stories
Real stories from the families whose lives have been touched by the Charleston Fisher House. Their courage and resilience inspire everything we do.
Don and Jan – A New and Happy Heart in Charleston
For Veterans like Don and caregivers like his wife Jan, the journey toward healing can be long, uncertain, and filled with quiet courage. But no one should walk that road alone. Don and Jan had a home away from home during his wait for a heart transplant. For nearly six months, they were surrounded by…
Truett Family
Rebecca Truett’s husband served in the Army for 22 years as an aviator before being diagnosed with lymphoma in 2015. When the cancer returned requiring a stem cell transplant at MUSC, the family faced a 30-day treatment window requiring daily hospital visits. With their home in Ridgeway two-and-a-half hours away, the expensive Charleston area made…
A Marine Mother's Story
When her son, a United States Marine, needed care at the VA hospital, this proud military mother found comfort, community, and a place to call home at the Charleston Fisher House — right where she needed to be.
Turner Family
Mr. Turner faced his second battle with cancer, having lost 75 pounds during his first diagnosis. When the family needed to be in Charleston for 7 weeks of treatment, they faced significant challenges with accommodation and costs. MUSC recommended the Fisher House, which provided them with free housing and meals during their extended stay. The…
Percy Jones
Percy Jones** – A dedicated Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System employee and the heart of the Charleston Fisher House. Since our doors opened in 2018, Percy has been the soul of this home. A proud Navy veteran and our beloved housekeeping supervisor, Percy does far more than keep things clean. He brings warmth,…
Kyle Carpenter
After leaping on a grenade in Afghanistan to shield a fellow Marine, Kyle Carpenter was gravely wounded and faced a long, difficult road to recovery. Throughout that time, his parents were able to remain by his side—thanks to the Fisher House, which provided them with free lodging near the hospital. Fisher House gave the Carpenter…
The Crabbe Family
On August 26, 2011, Marine Cpl Justin Crabbe was on his second deployment in Afghanistan, patrolling along a dam and expecting to be back at base by breakfast. Then, he stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED). The blast took both legs above the knee and damaged his left hand. Justin remembers the moment vividly—no sound, just…
Joseph Krebs
Fisher House keeps its promise to all of America’s Veterans. When Korean War Veteran SGT Joseph Krebs, USMC needed to be near his VA Hospital to get monthly blood transfusions, Fisher House was there.
The Beatty Family
When SSG Dale Beatty, US National Guard, Retired was injured and transported to Walter Reed Medical Hospital, part of his healing process was having his family near him during his rehabilitation.
The Young Family
Military families are accustomed to hardship and change. They deal with situations that less than one percent of this nation has to due to their service to our country. One such family is the Young family: Perry, Samantha and their little girl, KinLee. In the Army for three years, Perry’s first deployment resulted in injuries…