We’re excited to share some major updates on Volume 5 of Bullets and Bandaids — and invite you to an unforgettable evening this June!
Volume 5 Project Progress
Our mission to tell stories of healing through art continues at full speed:
- 48 interviews completed
- 22 more in progress
- We’re aiming for 35–45 final stories in this volume, with several being carried over to Volume 6.
Featured Voices in Volume 5
This edition includes a powerful mix of perspectives from across time, space, and service:
- A Marine Corps–Pentagon liaison
- A nuclear bomb survivor
- Green Berets
- The Chief of the Waccamaw tribe
- The son of a Tuskegee Airman
- A direct descendant of a samurai
- Ukraine’s Deputy Chief of General Staff
- …and many more extraordinary individuals
So far, 30 stories have been written, with matching artworks in progress. We’re proud to have 30 artists already contributing — and counting.
Reach: Over 60,000 people have seen Bullets and Bandaids content so far — and the momentum keeps growing.
You’re Invited: Volume 5 Celebration Event
Bullets and Bandaids presents: Art and Service, our inaugural fundraiser. Celebrate Independence Day and help us bridge the gap between veterans and civilians through an immersive, collaborative are experience spanning generations.
The event is June 29th, 6-9pm, at the Columbia Museum of Art. There will be food and drinks available (drinks for purchase), plus a private exhibition of selected works from the Bullets and Bandaids collection. We are still gathering support for catering, entertainment, and auction items – including original art and exclusive prints. Admission is $25 or free for all past and present Bullets and Bandaids participants.
Support the Mission
This project is made possible by people like you. If these stories resonate with you, help us bring them to life — and to the world.
Donate today to support the June event and future volumes. Every dollar helps us honor these stories through art, exhibition, and connection.
97% of your donations directly fund the creation and sharing of transformative art and stories through the Bullets and Bandaids program, connecting veterans and communities through healing storytelling.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we’re building bridges through story and healing through art!
Stay Updated: Keep an eye out for exciting news about upcoming exhibits for this summer and beyond. We’ll be announcing details for exhibits through 2025 in the coming weeks, so be sure to stay tuned!
Thank you for being an integral part of the Bullets and Bandaids community. Together, we are making strides in tearing down social barriers and promoting healing through the power of storytelling, art, and now music.
Warm regards,
Robert LeHeup
Executive Director
