Tunnel to Towers to Break Ground on Three Smart Homes for Injured Veterans

Join us on November 21st in Franklin, Tennessee to honor the service of Army Sergeant Kevin Gatson, USMC Corporal Travis Dodson, and USMC Lance Corporal Eli Tice 

FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE [November 21, 2024] — On November 21st the Tunnel to Towers Foundation will break ground for a unique project: to build three, new, side-by-side, mortgage-free smart homes for injured Army Sergeant Kevin Gatson, USMC Corporal Travis Dodson, and USMC Lance Corporal Eli Tice. 

These Veterans, who share a passion for adaptive sports, will soon create a special community in Franklin, Tennessee.

Meet Our Heroes:

Army Sergeant Kevin Gatson: Enlisted in 2003, Sgt. Gatson was injured by an IED in Afghanistan on July 12th, 2010, resulting in the loss of half of his left leg and severe injuries to his right leg. He is a competitive sled hockey player and the Warrior Sled Hockey Team Captain. 

USMC Corporal Travis Dodson: Injured in Iraq on February 14, 2007, when insurgents attacked his convoy, Cpl. Dodson lost his right leg above the knee and his left leg at the hip. He has become a decorated Paralympian, competing in cross-country skiing at the 2014 Sochi Games and winning gold with the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team.

USMC Lance Corporal Eli Tice: Born in Berlin, Germany, LCpl Tice set his sights on becoming a Marine, graduating from infantry school in 2009. On May 24th, 2010, he was injured by an IED in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of his right leg above the knee, and his right thumb, and he suffered severe injuries to his left arm. He remains active in sprint triathlons, hunting, fishing, and hiking.

The Tunnel to Towers Smart Home Program builds specially adapted smart homes to help severely injured veterans and first responders live more independently.

These homes will feature zero thresholds, motorized doors, and keyless entry for easier access. The homes’ lights, temperature, security, and sound system can be controlled remotely via a smartphone app or touch screens throughout the house. Wide doors, hallways, and bathrooms are designed for easy navigation.

Visit T2T.org for more information and to support our mission of building homes for America’s heroes. You can donate just $11 per month to make a difference for these American heroes.