WOUNDED, ILL OR INJURED MILITARY PERSONNEL
Includes wounded, ill or injured individuals serving on active duty, honorably discharged, separated or retired from the United States Military (post-9/11 era). This category includes individuals suffering from PTSD.
NON-WOUNDED, NON-ILL OR NON-INJURED MILITARY PERSONNEL
Includes non-wounded, non-ill or non-injured individuals serving on active duty, honorably discharged, separated or retired from the United States Military (post-9/11 era).
DESIGNATED CAREGIVER
Includes healthcare providers, spouses, adult relatives, significant others or friends who serve as a designated caregiver for a wounded, ill or injured warrior. Services such caregivers provide can include but are not limited to assistance with activities of daily living (i.e., personal hygiene, dressing, sitting, standing, feeding, bathing, etc.), ensuring the correct dose and timing of prescribed medications or providing supervision to ensure the safety of the warrior. A designated caregiver must be in good health, capable of sitting and/or standing in place for extended periods, capable of walking long distances (up and down stairs, hills and on uneven surfaces) and cannot have physical limitations that will prevent them from properly assisting the pilgrim.
ADULT COMPANION
Includes non-military spouses, adult relatives, significant others or friends serving as a travel companion and/or pilgrimage companion for a military pilgrim. A companion is NOT considered a designated caregiver. EACH companion must complete and submit a separate application.
CHILD COMPANION
Includes non-military child relatives serving as a travel companion and/or pilgrimage companion for a military pilgrim. EACH companion must complete and submit a separate application.
VOLUNTEER
Includes any individual (including pre-9/11 era veterans) over the age of 14 who wishes to volunteer to physically support the movement and general care of warrior pilgrims as assigned by the Leadership Team for the Warriors to Lourdes Pilgrimage.