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Left to right: Dr. Dana Lebo; Hilary Lithgow; Sam Rodriguez (submitted photo)
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Empowering veterans in unconventional ways

Veteran Matty Colon pets a horse
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Helping veterans THRIVE: Matty Colón’s story

Veteran Matthew Colon stands in a barn with a horse, facing the camera. An American flag is in the background.
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Helping Veterans Thrive

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