Dave Roever’s path to becoming a motivational speaker hasn’t been an easy one, but taking into consideration the war-inflicted obstacles he’s had to overcome, his message of hope is one that can benefit us all.

Vietnam Vet Brings Message Of Hope

Dave Roever Horrifically Burned, Tells Bulldog Brigade “Don’t Give Up”

by Spc. John S. Wollaston
3BCT PAO

BAGHDAD, IRAQ – Sometimes, when you’re having a bad day, it helps to talk to someone who’s had a worse day and made it through. For the soldiers of the Bulldog Brigade, still feeling the effects of a “bad day” announcement of a 6-week extension to their combat deployment in Iraq the day before, hearing Dave Roever talk was the shot in the arm that most of 3rd Brigade needed.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which is also sometimes referred to as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), is a condition characterized by the primary symptom of a prolonged, persistent debilitating fatigue not relieved by rest and not directly caused by other conditions. In general, a diagnosis for CFS requires that the tiredness is severe enough for at least a 50% decrease in the patient’s ability to participate in ordinary activities. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) describes CFS as a distinct disorder with specific symptoms and physical signs, based on the exclusion of other possible causes.

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If you suffer from gout, you know firsthand that even if you aren’t a monarch dining only on a rich diet, gout is still a royal pain. You’re also aware that gout sucks! (”Gout Sucks” is among the alternative designs shown on this page.)

This page is the index to the gout awareness and support  t-shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop.

For most designs, you can choose from a t-shirt, coffee mug. set of postcards, set of greeting cards or note cards, apron, coaster, framed tile, sweatshirt, and other gift gear.

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Coping with everyday life isn’t always easy. Express that with one of these  “Coping” designs. The designs include 2 “coping academy” designs, a “property of Coping University” design, 2 “iCOPE” designs, a “property of Catch 22 University” design, and a “COPING sorta” design.

This page is the index to thosee “coping” t shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop.

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