Image: President Joseph Biden greets a service member upon his arrival to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Nov. 11, 2023, Wikimedia Commons
Upcoming Veteran Debt Summit - Media Will Make The Difference
If you haven’t heard from me recently, it’s because I’ve been busy constructing the first-ever Veteran Debt Summit, which will take place June 4-5-6 In New Orleans, LA, in concert with the celebration of the 5th anniversary of the WWII Museum.
If you remember my history, I co-founded the charity RIP Medical Debt (since rebranded Undue Medical Debt), which to date has gained national attention by:
• Abolishing over $30B (yes, Billion!) in April alone in medical debt for millions of Americans on top of the $15B already forgiven from 2014 to January 1, 2025.
• Our Executive Director, Allisson Sesso, has been named one of the 100 Most Influential People in 2025 by Time Magazine.
Can my newest endeavor, launching the 501(c)(3) charity End Veteran Debt, make a similar impact by removing debt – all forms of debt – from the backs of our Veterans?
A lot of people and organizations who want that answer to be YES will be attending this summit. Most of all, members of the media will be welcomed, not just to cover the event but to serve as speakers, panelists, and attendees. Give me a call or drop me a line, and I’ll tell you why.
Veterans are more vulnerable than ever, more likely than ever, to need help.
Jerry Ashton
Founder, End Veteran Debt
Co-Founder, RIP Medical Debt
Campaign Director, Veteran Mission Possible
Campaign Director, End Veteran Medical Debt
Member, Military Veterans in Journalism
USN Journalist (JO2), 1955-195
