The 2023 Braveheart HERO Gala was a success! We raised $35,000, the single largest fundraiser in our history! For those of you who were able to participate, we are so thankful for you! We would also like to thank: • Alex Zarynow, videographer & photographer • Businesses and organizations who donated auction items • Chaplain … Read More
In war, victories come because of teamwork. This is also commonly true in business, service organizations, public safety, challenging adventures, and many other avenues in life. It seems less common for an individual to reach a sizeable goal completely alone. Victory is achieved because a team chooses to join together in a common mission with … Read More
“You were there for us!” Braveheart chaplains hear this declaration with some regularity. Whether a few days after a scene or months later, this is frequently expressed. In my sixteen years as an emergency responder chaplain, not once have I heard anyone say, “You shared the most startling information I have ever heard”, or “You … Read More
Why would Braveheart need nine chaplains to provide comprehensive, dependable, around-the-clock professional services to our emergency responders, their families, and citizens experiencing a critical incident? Flathead County’s population is quickly swelling in number, which means that more crisis situations will need a chaplain response. More chaplains mean that we can effectively respond to multiple incidents, even if they are occurring … Read More
It’s late Tuesday morning. On a major thoroughfare, traffic stops at a signal light. A southbound driver wants to turn left and the stopped traffic creates a space for him to cross two lanes of traffic. Unbeknownst to him, a vehicle is coming that he cannot see, nor can the driver who signaled him to … Read More
When a Braveheart chaplain engages with a citizen in distress or stands alongside emergency responders, there is a chain of people who help make all of that possible. Braveheart chaplains do not stand alone in serving. We are one link in a chain of dedicated individuals who are committed to caring for our community and … Read More
One of the joys I have is teaching Compassion Fatigue to each class of new nurses at our hospital. This seminar helps to equip these registered nurses to take care of themselves while they serve in a high-stress career that too often leads to burnout within their first year. Those who work in the caregiving … Read More
Getting hit hard hurts! Whether it is in sports, a surprise business downturn, the dissolution of a significant relationship or an unexpected tragedy, it causes pain! Around 8:30 a.m. last Thursday, I was contacted by a shift leader of an emergency responder agency. He and his crew were on the scene of a young person’s … Read More
Holiday recipes are for the purpose of creating something tasty to eat! Most families experience these traditions and joys every year. For some people, these same holidays can be a recipe for painful circumstances. In the emergency responder world, this is basically expected each year. This year was no different as Christmas afternoon was interrupted by … Read More
In a relay race, runners carry a baton until it is time to hand it off to the next runner on their team. A part of Braveheart’s growth has been adding additional chaplains and equipping them so that they can respond by themselves to various crises with the appropriate knowledge and skills.Pastor Craig Nissen has … Read More
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