COVID-19 Research Volunteer: Army Veteran Jeremy Wheeler
Continuing to serve: Army Veteran signs up for coronavirus research
COVID-19 heroes come in many forms – from frontline workers in hospitals and nursing homes to backyard warriors who are sewing home-made masks to protect their families and communities. Heroes are also found among Veterans, their families, and VA employees who have volunteered to test new vaccines and treatments to fight COVID-19.
U.S. Army Veteran Jeremy Wheeler knows how important that small act of service can be. He says he has been inspired to sign up for VA’s COVID-19 Research Volunteer List by his wife, a clinical scientist who works directly with people who test positive for the novel coronavirus. “Signing up for the registry just means you are raising your hand,” he notes. “It still takes more vetting to see if you are a good candidate for a study.”