Help Veterans Recover From blast-related traumatic brain injury
Blastology Foundation helps veterans of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) who have been affected by blast exposure access advanced stem cell treatment and recovery support.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Tax-deductible donations as allowed by law
Veteran-Led Mission
Built by people who understand the cost of service
Blast-Related TBI Focus
Supporting veterans with invisible blast injuries
Virginia-Based
Supporting GWOT veterans nationwide
How we help
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Awareness For Blast-Related TBI
Traumatic brain injury is the signature injury of the GWOT. Yet many blast-related injuries remain unrecognized or inadequately treated. Blastology Foundation raises awareness of these injuries and their lasting consequences.
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Funding Treatment Access
Through donor support, Blastology Foundation helps wounded GWOT veterans access investigational stem cell treatment for blast-related TBI and assists with associated travel expenses.
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Purple Heart Recognition
Too many veterans affected by blast exposure never received proper recognition. Blastology supports efforts to close the gap between injury, documentation, and honor.
Veteran Impact Story
A Chance To Feel Like Himself Again
“Before treatment, I was dealing with headaches, anxiety, focus issues, and the strain it put on my family. After Blastology helped me access treatment, I felt clearer, calmer, and closer to normal than I’d felt since the blast.”
— GWOT Veteran Supported Through Blastology
How you can support our mission
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Buy A Veteran Lunch
Help cover a meal during travel, appointments, or treatment support.
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Support Recovery Logistics
Help cover practical needs around travel, appointments, and care coordination.
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Travel Support Package
Help cover transportation or lodging for a veteran seeking treatment.
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Fund a treatment
Help sponsor advanced treatment access for a veteran affected by blast-related TBI.
led by people who understand the mission
There is only one Blastologist. Josh Lindstrom has experienced blast exposure firsthand, through years of combat deployments and an IED explosion that left him with a traumatic brain injury.
After years of rehabilitation, medications, and treatments that offered little relief, Josh experienced significant improvement following investigational stem cell treatment. That experience ultimately led him to establish Blastology Foundation.
“Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is our generation’s Agent Orange.”
— Josh Lindstrom, Founding Director
Blast-related TBI is a physical injury to the brain, distinct from PTSD or moral injury, although these conditions can coexist. Josh believes too many wounded service members have gone without proper recognition or effective treatment, including those denied Purple Hearts for their injuries.
Blastology Foundation works to help GWOT veterans access advanced stem cell treatment while advocating for greater recognition of blast-related brain injuries.
Treatment, Funding & Travel Support Network
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Dr. Calapai’s Practice
STEM CELL TREATMENT PROVIDER
Dr. Calapai’s practice in Garden City, New York provides the stem cell treatment pathway for selected GWOT veterans affected by blast-related TBI.
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Veterans & Athletes United
TRAVEL SUPPORT PARTNER
Veterans & Athletes United helps support travel-related costs, making it possible for veterans to get to treatment in Garden City, New York.
Help A Veteran get Closer To Recovery
Blastology welcomes support from local businesses, veteran-focused organizations, civic groups, churches, and mission-aligned donors who want to help fund stem cell treatment access for GWOT veterans with blast-related TBI.