Stihl dealers raised $67,000, the largest donation yet to an organization that assists in the treatment and reintegration of veterans who returned from the wars in the Middle East with traumatic brain injuries.

Power equipment manufacturer Stihl Inc. recently donated $67,000 raised by their dealers to the Resurrecting Lives Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses their efforts on helping veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

The money came from the purchases of Resurrecting Lives Foundation shirts and caps by participating dealers. The apparel was made available to them through Stihl Outfitters™, the apparel line for the manufacturer.

"This donation is the single largest contribution our foundation has ever received, and will make a real impact on our work," said Chrisanne Gordon, founder and executive director of Resurrecting Lives Foundation.

"2015 was the first year for the program and we were extremely happy with the results," said Mike Haney, merchandising specialist for Stihl. "Next year we will further expand our marketing support for the campaign."

Resurrecting Lives Foundation assists in the recovery and reintegration of veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom who can not access TBI treatment at the majority of Veterans Administration centers and outpatient clinics serving veterans due to cost constraints and logistics, according to Stihl representatives.