Today, I salute Marine Corps Veteran Richard Bryant. Richard recently received an unexpected letter in the mail that he initially thought was a scam. The letter that said one of his big medical bills was paid in full sat on his workbench for several weeks. It turns out the letter was real. Thanks to a partnership between Verizon, Team Penske, and the Indianapolis Colts, a $2,000 medical bill was paid in full. In April, Verizon, Team Penske, and the Indianapolis Colts pledged $6 million to erase medical debt for Indiana Veterans over two years through a partnership with Forgive Co. In September, Verizon announced it was elevating its commitment by pledging $22 million in debt relief throughout the Great Lakes market through 2026. “This money couldn’t have come at a better time,” Bryant said. “I mean, I was way past due on credit cards just trying to survive.” Enjoy this bit of financial freedom, Richard, and THANK YOU for your service.