Wounded Veterans Relief Fund

About Us

Wounded Veterans Relief Fund provides urgent financial assistance and critical dental care to Florida’s eligible wounded and disabled veterans.

Veteran-founded in 2009, WVRF provides urgent financial assistance and critical dental care to eligible wounded and disabled veterans throughout the state of Florida. As a 501c3 Florida Nonprofit organization, we partner with the VA to provide vital resources for veterans.

We never forget who we're serving.

As a team of veterans, veteran dependents, and veteran advocates, we are fully committed to the veterans that we serve, providing the maximum amount of relief and assistance possible, using sound management principles to guide our endeavors.

Learn more about our programs.

What veterans are saying.

Tim D., Navy Veteran

We appreciate the help so much as it kickstarts our finances again. You have definitely changed our lives for the better.

Shakan S., Air Force Veteran

Thank you so much for the help and being patient! This has been a stressful situation, but you’ve made everything seamless. I am forever grateful for your help!

Robert C., Marine Corps Veteran

WVRF saved my life coming to the rescue–my family is super grateful and we thank you. When I get back on track I will return the favor to help other veterans.

Scott W., Navy Veteran

Thank you so much, you will never know how much pressure this took off our shoulders. My wife starts chemo soon, and the financial assistance helped so much.

Tanya S., Air Force Veteran

I’m in tears. I don’t even know how to put into words how thankful I am. I appreciate all of your help. I literally had nobody and WVRF stepped in. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you.

Paul H, Air Force Veteran

I appreciate your assistance in this matter. It is for people like you that veterans have gone and risks life and live to perpetuate our way of life and one thing I have to say about the American flag and that is that our colors don't run. Thank you for your support!

WVRF Team

Mike Durkee

USA

Executive Director

Nick Cannon

USAF

Director of Development and Communications

Cheryle Dittmer

Donor Relations Manager

Abby Widmann

Executive Assistant

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Ed Moore

USA (Ret)

Special Projects Manager

Jade Sembric

USAR

Dental Program Manager

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Tami Martin, EFDA

Senior Dental Program Manager

Holly Pollitzer

Veterans Programs Manager

Jason LaRossa

USA

Financial Program Case Manager

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors guides and supports WVRF in the performance of its mission. These volunteer professionals bring experiences and a dedication to serve eligible Florida Veterans. Many are former members of the United States Military.

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Russell J. Cancilla

USA (Ret.)

President

Ellen Andel

Secretary

John Tassone

Treasurer

Rand Allen

USA

Gene Andrews

LTC, USA (Ret.)

Lauren Berkson

Gold Star Daughter

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Jim Brown

USN

Brittany Cartwright

Julia Dattolo

CDR, USNR (Ret.)

Andre DeBose

COL, USA (Ret.)

Jim Edwards

USN

Patrick Miller

USMC

Peter Stark

USA

Willard Shepard

LTC, USAF

Dental Advisory Board

The Dental Advisory Board assists WVRF in its mission to help Florida Veterans with their critical dental needs. Volunteer medical professionals have generously volunteered their time and expertise to support this important undertaking.

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Dr. Zack Kalarickal, DDS

Wesley Chapel Dentistry
Tampa

Dr. Fredric J. Norkin, DMD

South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry
Boca Raton

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Dr. Thomas W. Roberts, DDS

Implant Dentistry of South Florida
West Palm Beach

Dr. Randall Rodriguez-Torres, DMD

USA Dental
Port Saint Lucie

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Dr. QueAnh Phan, DMD

Fantastic Dental Arts
Naples & Palm Beach Gardens

Dr. Coral Cohen, DDS

Jupiter Mobile Dentist
Jupiter

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Dr. Maureen L. O'Flanagan, DDS, PA

Maureen L. O'Flanagan DDS
Deerfield Beach

Ambassadors

Ana Hume

Miami

Jenniffer Norman

Palm Beach Gardens

Nikhol Primm

Fort Pierce

Pamela Patterson

Jupiter

Stephanie Taylor

Boca Raton

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Pete Viall

Naples

Maria Charles

Port Saint Lucie

John Rummel

Tampa Bay

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