Lee Woodruff Her Familys Journey to Recovery Following Her Husbands journalist Bob Woodruff Roadside Bomb Injury in Iraq

123: As co-author of “The New York Times” best-selling book “In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing”, Lee Woodruff garnered critical acclaim for the compelling and humorous chronicle of her family’s journey to recovery following her husband’s, journalist Bob Woodruff, roadside bomb injury in Iraq. Appearing on national television and as keynote speakers since the February, 2007 publication of their book, the couple has helped put a face on the serious issue of traumatic brain injury among returning Iraq war veterans as well as the millions of Americans who live with this often invisible, but life-changing affliction.

– Fertility help for military families

– Helping our wounded warriors start a family

– Providing fertility support for our wounded warriors

– Reintegrating our wounded warriors into their community

 They have founded the non-profit Bob Woodruff Foundation to assist injured service members and their families in healing from the wounds of war, having raised $27 million and investing in grassroots organizations and programs around the country that are helping veterans successfully reintegrate into their communities and receive critical long-term care.

 Lee is a contributing editor for “Working Mother” magazine and a contributing national television network reporter and runs a media training/speaker presentation business for clients who want to polish their performance. Her best-selling book “Perfectly Imperfect – A Life in Progress” was followed by her first novel “Those We Love Most” which became a “New York Times” best-seller and won the Washington Irving Book Award for fiction.

 A freelance writer, Leef has penned numerous personal articles about her family and parenting that have run in magazines such as “Ladies Home Journal”, “Real Simple”, “MORE”, “Good Housekeeping”, and Parade.

A trustee and alumnus of Colgate University and an avid lover of the Adirondack region, Lee lives 

in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and four children.

 For much more information on Lee Woodruff, please visit http://www.leewoodruff.com/about-me.

 For much more information on Bob Woodruff, please visit http://www.bobwoodrufffoundation.org.

 BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION on nationally-renowned fertility specialist Dr. Gilbert Mottla

Dr. Gilbert L. Mottla, M.D., is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology as well as reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He treats many U.S. veterans in his Annapolis, Maryland practice and is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

 Having received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Mottla completed his internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Magee-Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburg and completed a two-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at The George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Mottla is currently a clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Georgetown University.

 Recently recognized by “Washingtonian” magazine and “What’s Up Annapolis” magazine in the top doctor’s edition for reproductive endocrinology and infertility, Dr. Mottla sees and consults with patients who need care in all areas of both infertility and reproductive endocrinology. His particular area of interest is in the evaluation and care of couples utilizing gestational surrogacy and egg donation.

 For much more information on Dr. Mottla, please visit http://www.shadygrovefertility.com/doctors/mottla.

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