Thanks to generous supporters like Gayle and Dan D’Aniello, the Bush Institute continues to advance programs that support veteran and military families.
A cornerstone of the Bush Institute is our ability to bring together experts and thought leaders to enhance the impact we can make. The Veterans and Military Families program exemplifies how these collaborations can change and save lives.
Gayle and Dan D’Aniello have given generously to the Bush Institute and are valued leaders in our work to support veterans and their families. They have steadfastly supported veterans and military families for decades, going back to Dan’s service in the United States Navy to their transformational gift to the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, which has served more than 200,000 service members, veterans, and military families. Further, Dan’s strong relationship with the military community and his distinguished service led to him being awarded the designation of Lone Sailor by the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation.
The D’Aniello Institute plays a vital role in the Bush Institute’s programming, currently providing research and evaluations for the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program (VLP) and Check-In, a free resource to connect veterans and their families to high-quality mental and brain health care. The Bush Institute also worked with them to co-author a case study on Team 43, a program for wounded veterans and their families that underscores the importance of sports as part of the rehabilitation process.
“Gayle and I seek to support organizations where we know our investment will help veterans and their families. When this work can be amplified in measurable ways, such as through the Bush Institute’s collaboration with the D’Aniello Institute, we know our support is making a difference.” – Dan D’Aniello, Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Carlyle
This collaboration has resulted in the Bush Institute equipping more than 240 VLP Scholars from diverse sectors across America to support veterans and their families, ensuring more than 1,000 individuals are getting the care they need through Check-In, and empowering more than 200 Team 43 alumni and their families, including those who participate in President Bush’s bike ride each fall.
Dan and Gayle’s vision to significantly invest in veterans and their families has resulted in life-changing programs that will impact our communities for decades to come.
Learn more about the Bush Institute’s work to support veterans and military families.
