Leah Cuffe is the wife and caregiver of MCpl (Ret’d) Michael Trauner, an Afghanistan Veteran who in 2008 suffered from the loss of both of his legs and the majority of his left arm and hand functions. After her husband’s injury, Leah left her job and sought different employment for a more flexible schedule to provide and care for him.
She is not only a central source of support to her husband’s ongoing battle, but also a dedicated advocate for Veterans and their families. Leah provides peer support for Veterans with amputations and their families, offering advice on navigating their similar struggles. She is actively involved with foundations, such as True Patriot Love, Soldier On, and Support Our Troops, along with raising awareness and garnering public support for wounded soldiers.