Burn Pits 360, a grassroots non-profit advocating for veterans and first responders affected by toxic exposure during military deployments and emergency response, is set to host its first-ever gala in October at the Bullock Texas State History Museum. The Gala of Valor will celebrate the 15-year journey that led to the passage of the PACT Act while raising funds to support the Burn Pits 360’s programs and mission.
“They can expect to experience a journey of a movement, a historical movement,” said Rosie Torres, co-founder of Burn Pits 360. “We’re calling it ‘From the Kitchen Table to the White House.’ This movement started at our kitchen table in Robstown, Texas, as a result of an injustice.”
Rosie was referring to experiences of several military members including her husband and co-founder of Burn Pits 360, Le Roy Torres. After Le Roy’s exposure to toxic fumes during his deployment to Iraq, he faced a harsh reality. The couple said they experienced delayed care, denied benefits, and ineffective treatment. Driven by determination and purpose, they launched Burn Pits 360…