Fluke Accident in Iraq Leaves Local Marine Severely Burned; Trouble Sleeping

Craftmatic® Adjustable Beds and leading nonprofit donate bed to local vet to help him sleep soundly

PHIPPSBURG, ME–March 3, 2008—LCpl. Stephen Boisvert, USMC (Ret.) was injured in Iraq in 2005, when he was deployed there with the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines. After only two and a half months in Iraq, in March of 2005 a flare exploded in his pocket leaving his right leg severely burned. Since he was medically discharged from the Marines in 2006, he says that getting to sleep at night can be a problem because of his injuries.

This week, Boisvert learned that he might be able to sleep a little easier because the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, CSAH, the leading nongovernmental provider of emergency financial aid to severely wounded troops from the War on Terror, and Craftmatic® Adjustable Beds are donating a bed to him, free-of-charge because of his service.

“Craftmatic is extremely proud to be able to offer LCpl. Boisvert this new bed,” said Eric Kraftsow, Elevation Bed, LLC owners of the Craftmatic trademark. “Craftmatic knows that by donating these adjustable beds, it can greatly help those who have been wounded sleep more comfortably, and more soundly. We sincerely hope that LCpl. Boisvert can get the sleep that he so greatly deserves once he tries his new bed.”

Craftmatic and CSAH have teamed up to donate one bed a week in 2008 to a severely wounded veteran, through CSAH’s Family Support Network and the Craftmatic Cares program.

“I really appreciate this new bed, and am looking forward to trying it out,” said Boisvert. “With my burns, it is sometimes hard to get to sleep at night. I think this adjustable bed will help with that. Maybe now I won’t toss and turn as much at night.”

CSAH and Craftmatic first met Boisvert at the Road to Recovery Conference and Tribute, the largest gathering of severely wounded troops in Orlando, FL sponsored by CSAH last December. When they learned about his incredible story, they knew that he had to be the next veteran to receive a free Craftmatic bed, courtesy of Elevation Beds, owners of the Craftmatic ® trademark.  

For more information about Craftmatic, please visit www.CraftmaticCares.com.

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