News Releases
News Releases
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- Feb 19, 2016
Injured service members are learning techniques in improvisation and storytelling to create a monologue based on their personal story. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has partnered with The...
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Feb 19, 2016Group Comes Together for Creative Fun and Program Education
With aprons donned, the creativity flowed when a group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) family support members gathered to decorate cookies like professionals and share time with other family...
- Feb 17, 2016Weekend Provides Time to Recharge, Refocus
For many caregivers of wounded veterans, life becomes dedicated to the attention that injured service member needs every day. From dawn until well after dusk, it is a job that offers little...
- Feb 17, 2016Gathering Gives Back While Building Camaraderie
Nail by nail, homes began to take shape in a Charleston neighborhood, as dozens of volunteers toiled in the bright Carolina sun. Among those volunteers, Brian Steele and a group of injured service...
- Feb 16, 2016Afternoon on Catamaran Builds Camaraderie
Injured veterans and their families crossed paths with more than 150 dolphins recently while out on the waters of Kapolei, Hawaii. The dolphin excursion gave the wounded service members and their...
- Feb 14, 2016Pizza and Paint Make for a Romantic and Fun Evening for Wounded Warrior Project Alumni
Wine and pizza may not sound like the most romantic of meals, but for a group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni and their significant others, it was a date night to remember. 20 couples...
- Feb 14, 2016Bowling Bash Unites Injured Service Members
Few things are more fun than the light competition of bowling. Gutter balls aside, racking up strikes on a team provides a relaxing way to gather with old friends and make new connections. Wounded...
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Feb 13, 2016Alumni and Family Members Enjoy "Paint the Rink Pink" Game
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently arranged for 175 wounded veterans and their families to enjoy an ice hockey game between the San Antonio Rampage and Texas Stars for their "Paint the Rink...
- Feb 13, 2016Excitement of Lacrosse Motivates Wounded Veterans to Continue Living On Their Terms
One of the great things about lacrosse is that no matter the injury, participants across ability level can enjoy its demanding, fast-paced action. A group of wounded veterans recently found out...
- Feb 12, 2016Cooking Competition Creates Excitement for Injured Service Members and their Families
Preparing savory dishes can be a treat of its own, but adding a positive atmosphere and fierce competitors increases the fun of cooking. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently hosted a...
- Feb 12, 2016Skydiving Event for Injured Veterans Provides Afternoon of Camaraderie and Fun
A group of wounded veterans got together recently to test their wings and take flight at an indoor skydiving event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) as part of the Alumni program. Fourteen...
- Feb 12, 2016Bonding Through Bait and Tackle Helps Veterans Recover
Fishing is an age-old way to relax and catch up with lifelong friends. Thanks to a recent deep sea fishing outing, wounded veterans were provided the opportunity to reunite and bond with...
- Feb 12, 2016Injured Service Members Relax and Unwind During Adult Coloring Session
Adult coloring books are appearing on bestseller lists as the coloring trend spreads nationwide. The one-time solo past time is becoming a social activity, and recently a group of injured service...
- Feb 12, 2016Over 480 Boxes Filled and Packed during Day of Giving
Injured service members and their families volunteered at the South Jersey Food Bank recently to bond, while making a difference in their community. The effort was a Wounded Warrior Project®...
- Feb 10, 2016Injured Service Members Learn, Share, and Ride during 3-Day Event
A group of injured service members came together for an intense cycling adventure during Base Camp in San Diego. Base Camp is for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni who have completed a...
- Feb 9, 2016Injured Service Members Share Camaraderie and Adventure
Wounded veterans and their families enjoyed an exhilarating afternoon snow tubing at Perfect North Slopes. The gathering helped create memories and allow injured service members and their families...
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Feb 5, 2016Veterans Charity Gives Back to Program that Lets Wounded Veterans Explore Outdoors
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently gave wounded veterans the opportunity to enjoy an evening of food, music, silent auctions, and raffles at the Big Hearts Under the Big Sky banquet. WWP...
- Feb 5, 2016Special Tour held at Carnegie Natural History Museum
A group of wounded veterans and their families went back in time to experience five billion years of the earth's history at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. The group spent the day walking...
- Feb 5, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Takes Injured Veterans on Hang Gliding Experience
After serving her country in the Navy, and a career flying with a major airline, Nik Alfred has accomplished a lot in her life, but she experienced a first - flying in a hang glider. Nik joined a...
- Feb 5, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Serves Up Fun Through Nutrition
A three-course meal, and an opportunity to bond with other families of wounded veterans. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) served up a lesson in camaraderie and healthy eating in Dallas recently for...
- Feb 5, 2016Participants Learn Proper Fitness and Nutrition on the Road to Recovery
Wounded veterans and family support members local to Tucson participated in a health and wellness summit. The 3-day event offered the group a chance to try various fitness activities and learn...
- Feb 5, 2016Time to Refocus for Wounded Veterans and Their Families
Injured service members and their families enjoyed a unique opportunity for relaxation and reflection while practicing yoga at Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale. With thousands of butterflies in...
- Feb 5, 2016Dinner and Racing Bring Injured Service Members Together for Date Night Fun
A group of wounded veterans and their guests gathered at the Autobahn in White Marsh, Maryland for dinner and some friendly go-karting competition. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) works to provide...
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Feb 4, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Enjoy Outdoor Activities and Fellowship
A group of wounded veterans got together recently to enjoy a four-day hunting trip, planned by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Many wounded service members face similar challenges adjusting to...
- Feb 3, 2016Wounded Warrior Project Alumni Come Together for Target Practice and Archery
A group of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Alumni recently gathered together to enjoy an afternoon of camaraderie and to hone their skills at an indoor shooting range. This event is part of the...
