"Communication is key and in the wake of all the human suffering we see each day I understand the instinct is to close off, but when we close off we are neither able to give nor receive love."

Nonprofit organizations such as the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) are profoundly shaping our nation's understanding of the hidden injuries of war while also providing vital resources to groups that serve the needs of our veterans as they heal and reintegrate into their communities.

As I stood on the stage with my family, I couldn't help but think about how far we had come in 12 years. From that first moment that the doctors had told us something was seriously wrong with my son Zack to receiving the Open Hearts honor, we had been through a gauntlet of experiences.

Jane Seymour was the picture of beauty, grace and kindness as she spoke passionately about rising above hatred and bitterness to do something meaningful for others.

This week I got to hang out at the airport to see off a bunch of hugely excited kids leaving on a trip to London. It's rare that young children are so majorly rewarded for their academic and personal achievements.

Vincent founded the non-profit organization "Drea's Dream" in memory of her daughter, Andrea Rizzo, who after surviving childhood cancer, was tragically killed at the age of 24 by a drunk driver.