News Releases
News Releases
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- Mar 31, 2016Duke University Invites Injured Service Members to Use Home Court of Blue Devils
It's the home court for the 5-time National Champion Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball team, but Cameron Indoor Stadium served a different purpose recently. Camaraderie. Wounded veterans used the...
- Mar 31, 2016Tracking Dolphins and New Experiences Move Wounded Veterans towards Recovery
Wounded veterans and their families learned about local marine life and visited with friendly swimming mammals when they set sail on a dolphin cruise in Pensacola. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...
- Mar 30, 2016Major Partnership to Focus on Developing Veteran Led Volunteer Emergency Services
In a groundbreaking partnership, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today announced that it will be investing $9 million over the next five years in Team Rubicon, an organization that unites the...
- Mar 30, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Obtain Diving Certification at Program Event
Taking a deep breath and stepping into the depths of the Devil's Den and Blue Grotto, wounded veterans recently became certified divers, thanks to an Alumni program event hosted by Wounded Warrior...
- Mar 29, 2016Nordic Skiing Adventure Hosted for Wounded Warrior Project Alumni
Taking in the sweeping scenery of the Summit Nordic Center, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni put their Nordic skiing abilities to the test. Outdoors for All© joined WWP in hosting the...
- Mar 29, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Teams Up With Georgia Aquarium for Special Opportunity
For a group of wounded veterans, no experience was needed before they dove into a six-million-gallon tank to swim with whale sharks, fish, and manta rays. "I am not an experienced swimmer," said...
- Mar 28, 2016Injured Service Members Receive On-Court Recognition for their Service
Whether it's your first game or you're on a first name basis with each concession vendor there is no escaping the energy and excitement during a college basketball game. Fans had more than...
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Mar 25, 2016Day of Archery Training Brings Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Closer Together
Channeling their inner Robin Hoods and Katniss Everdeens, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni recently assembled for a day of archery practice and camaraderie. The event was organized by WWP as...
- Mar 23, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Give Back in Northern California
From sweeping to organizing, Christina Eggros did what she could to help fellow veterans fight homelessness. Christina, National Guard veteran and Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumna, brought...
- Mar 23, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Hosts Day Exercise for Injured Service Members
Suspending themselves off the floor, female Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni and their families recently connected for a day of physical training and camaraderie. Agility360 joined WWP to...
- Mar 23, 2016Annual Flower Show Brings Injured Service Members Together
There is a reason to send flowers to friends and family when they're not feeling well, having a bad day, or to celebrate an occasion – flowers raise the spirits. During the Philadelphia Flower...
- Mar 22, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Participate In Annual Bataan Memorial Death March
In honor of those who fell during the Bataan Death March of 1942, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. Marchers come...
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Mar 22, 2016Injured Veterans Bond at Weekend Hunt
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni experienced first-hand what is possible when injured veterans are exposed to programs and services that both honor and empower during a recent pheasant hunt...
- Mar 21, 2016Wounded Veterans and Their Spouses Have Fun Couples Painting
There are fewer festive ways to bring couples together than with brushes, ready palettes, a whirlwind of bold colors, and the promise of a masterpiece. Recently, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)...
- Mar 21, 2016Wounded Veterans Enjoy Laser Tag, Food, and Skating with their Families
John Joseph Merlin, the inventor of the roller skate, debuted his wheeled shoes in 1760. Unfortunately, he didn't practice and crashed within seconds. Since then, the sport has evolved, and at a...
- Mar 18, 2016Custom Jeeps Provide Unique Views of the Island
Wounded veterans and their families were recently granted the chance to experience the beauty of Oahu, from the comfort of a customized Jeep. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took more than a dozen...
- Mar 18, 2016
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni joined veterans from all generations to bait their hooks during the Northeast Florida Chapter of Heroes on the Water (HOW) this week at Browns Creek in...
- Mar 17, 2016Pheasant Hunt Unites Wounded Veterans
Think back for a moment to your childhood. Did you have a favorite or special place? For many of today's adults, the answer would be in the great outdoors with family and friends. Nothing could be...
- Mar 17, 2016Weekend of Service Helps Virginia Family
Brandon Burns served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. Images of his days in uniform still sit on bookshelves in his home, alongside marine posters, his dress cap, medals, and his...
- Mar 17, 2016Injured Service Members Get Hands on With Afternoon of Service
With sweat on their foreheads and tools in their hands, a group of wounded veterans came together to renovate a home that is being donated to an injured veteran in need. The event was organized by...
- Mar 10, 2016WWP Running Group Takes on Arnold 5K Pump & Run
Fourteen members of a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) running group completed their greatest physical accomplishment to date. WWP Alumni and family support members competed in the Arnold 5K Pump &...
- Mar 10, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Feed Stingrays and Explore Exhibits
Wounded veterans and their families got up close and personal with stingrays at a recent Alumni program event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The Kemah Aquarium recently hosted 110...
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Mar 10, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni and Families Spend Night at Chicago Field Museum
Ignoring the well-known risks for museum exhibits coming alive at night, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently arranged for 121 injured service members and their families to spend the night...
- Mar 10, 2016Daddy and Daughter Dance is a Special Night for Wounded Veterans and Family
Little girls grow up so fast and fathers rarely have an opportunity to enter the world of princesses, crafts, and make believe. For military dads especially, a single casual evening can be a rare...
- Mar 8, 2016Video Game Football Provides Chance for Camaraderie, Competition
Wounded veterans had a chance to put their game faces on and compete last weekend, inside the Microsoft store at the St. Johns Town Center. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) brought injured...
