Mohawk partnered with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to present a specially adapted smart home to Army Sergeant Samuel Walley and his family in Pendergrass, Ga.

The mortgage-free home, part of the foundation’s Smart Home Program, is designed to restore independence for severely injured veterans and first responders through advanced features like automated systems, accessibility upgrades, and durable RevWood flooring.

"At Tunnel to Towers, we are committed to building homes that are accessible for our most severely injured veterans and first responders," said Larry Olson, executive vice president, marketing and communications of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. "Our smart homes host a myriad of features, such as automated doors and lighting, wheelchair accommodations and systems that can be controlled remotely. Having RevWood floors, which are American made and built to last, is just another feature that veterans will not have to worry about in their new homes." 

Sergeant Samuel Walley comes from a long line of soldiers in his family. Following in his father’s footsteps, he chose to serve his country by enlisting in the Army. On June 6, 2012, during a mission in Afghanistan, Sergeant Walley stepped on an IED. He sustained a traumatic brain injury and lost his right leg above the knee and his left arm below the elbow. Since his recovery, Sergeant Walley has dedicated himself to helping other veterans. 

"Mohawk is proud to support Tunnel to Towers in their mission to provide exceptional living spaces for America’s heroes," said Charles DiSano, Mohawk’s president of wood and laminate. "We are honored to contribute to the comfort and quality of life for Sergeant Walley and his family in their new home, and we hope that this durable and beautiful flooring will bring them years of comfort and lasting enjoyment.” 

To learn more about RevWood, visit mohawktoday.com. To learn more about Tunnel to Towers, visit T2T.org.