Thousands have been wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Only five have survived quadruple amputee injuries. This is one soldier’s story.
Saline County will have the opportunity to hear Travis Mills speak at the Annual Benton Chamber Banquet. He is a Retired Army Staff Sergeant and bestselling author of Tough as They Come, a memoir of his life as a quadruple amputee, after surviving an IED blast at the age of 24.
Register to see Travis speak on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at the Benton Event Center. This is a business dress dinner with assigned tables. The public is invited to come to this dynamic and encouraging program, focused on teaching and inspiring everyone to “Never give up. Never quit,” no matter the obstacles or circumstances.
Tickets are $80 or a table for 10 is $750. The banquet will begin at 6:00 pm.
Ret. SSgt. Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. His New York Times bestselling memoir, Tough as They Come, is currently available in bookstores everywhere. Despite losing portions of both arms and legs from an IED while on active duty in Afghanistan, Travis continues to overcome life’s challenges, breaking physical barriers and defying odds.
Travis lives by his motto: “Never give up. Never quit.” On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries.
Thanks to his amazing strength, courage, an incredible will to live, the heroic actions of the men in his unit, the prayers of thousands, and all the healthcare providers at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, near Washington D.C., Travis remains on the road to recovery. Every day is a battle, but Travis continues to astound friends and family alike with his progress and with his amazing spirit.
In September 2013, Travis and his wife Kelsey founded the Travis Mills Foundation, a nonprofit organization, formed to benefit and assist post 9/11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation. The veteran and their families receive an all-inclusive, all-expenses paid, barrier-free vacation to Maine where they participate in adaptive activities, bond with other veteran families, and enjoy much-needed rest and relaxation in Maine’s great outdoors.
The Travis Mills Group LLC was started shortly after, where Travis consults with and speaks to companies and organizations nationwide inspiring all to overcome life’s challenges and adversity.
Travis’ story has been featured on local and national news including Fox News’ Happening Now with Jenna Lee, The O’Reilly Factor with Bill O’Reilly, CNN with Barbara Starr, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Contact Amy McCormick to reserve at [email protected] or by calling 501-860-7002.
Sponsors of the 2023 banquet are Jones Heating and Air, First Security Bank, Everett Buick GMC, Ashley HomeStore, Baxley-Penfield-Moudy Realtors, CDI Contractors, LLC, McCauley Services, P. Clark & Associates LLC, Sitel Group and Smith Benton Family Funeral Home.
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