In the spring of 2021, Drew was a fit and healthy 36-year-old retired service member still actively serving in the Minnesota National Guard.

However, as vaccine mandates swept through the military, and mounting pressure from his job as well, he rolled up his sleeve and got the COVID vaccine.

What followed was life-altering: Drew was left paralyzed and diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a devastating autoimmune condition triggered by the shot.

In this episode of the React19 podcast, Drew shares his four-year battle with vaccine injury, and how he’s turning that pain into purpose by helping React19 launch a new chapter focused on supporting injured members of the military.

Drew's unwavering determination to keep moving forward is deeply inspiring and lays the foundation for a powerful legacy—one he hopes will shape his young son's future through his own example. After listening to this interview, it's clear just how fortunate his son is to have such a remarkable role model.

The Military Chapter, created by injured veterans for injured veterans, is here to bring the financial, physical, and emotional support of React19 to the military community.

Want to help? You can now donate directly to a medical fund dedicated to veterans and active military personnel: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/react19militarycarefund/

If you are an injured veteran, head to our Military Chapter page to find connections, resources, and support: https://react19.org/military

You can help out Drew directly at: https://www.givesendgo.com/DrewOutstandingInField

Check out Drew’s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OperationOutstandingInField

Connect with Drew on X: https://x.com/drewoutstanding

Watch the award-winning documentary “Follow the Silenced” here:

https://followthesilenced.com/

If you would like to donate to help those who have suffered so greatly:
https://react19.org/donate/
Every dollar goes directly to the injured!

If you are injured and need help, please check out all the resources at www.react19.org

To contact React19 directly: https://react19.org/about/contact-us

For more stories from the vaccine injured, and important webinars, check out the React19 Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWxQz_3HbNfvanJIiDcq3Vg

or

Rumble Channel:

https://rumble.com/user/react19org/videos

REACT19 does NOT diagnose medical conditions, offer treatment advice, treat illnesses, or prescribe medicine or drugs. Any information contained in this podcast and any related links or attachments is not a substitute for adequate medical care, diagnosis, and/or treatment from a medical doctor. It is strongly recommended that prior to acting upon any information gleaned via React 19 or its representatives, you should first consult a physician. If you are in crisis and need immediate mental health support: please call 988, text 741741, or go to your nearest emergency room.

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