Susan Combs will tell you she had a great dad. Her Caregiving experience at the end of his life inspired her to give back to the veteran community.  Susan’s dad Major General Roger E. Combs was a huge influence on her life. Roger battled with throat Cancer related to Agent Orange for ten years, eventually dealing with a feeding tube toward the end of his life.  A simple act – his request to eat pancakes – launched a non-profit organization that supports military veterans. 

Susan is the president of Combs and Company, based in New York City.  Her movement Pancakes for Roger occurs every February.  For every pancake-loving picture posted on social media post using the hashtag #PancakesForRoger,  Combs & Company will make a donation to the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic which helps veterans and their families navigate the VA claims process and secure disability benefits when they are faced with obstacles along the way.

Here’s some advice Susan gives to other end of life caregivers:

• Do one thing every day for yourself
• Bring in your “crew”, those friends who can support you
• Have the advance care plan conversations, even though it’s difficult

Connect with Susan Combs and Pancakes for Roger:

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