News Releases
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Mar 27, 2018
Easily one of Southern California's most scenic areas, the Silver Strand on Coronado Island was the perfect backdrop for biking warriors to get in some light exercise, enjoy nature, and connect...
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Mar 26, 2018
Mike DeLancey enjoyed an active life before joining the Marine Corps. On Sept. 1, 2006, a sniper's bullet changed everything, severing his spine and paralyzing the 21-year-old. Two years later,...
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Mar 23, 2018
Injured veterans learned how to create breakfast meals with a healthy twist from culinary experts during a recent cooking class with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Experienced chefs at L'Ecole...
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Mar 22, 2018More Than 8,500 Supporters Have Signed Petition
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) urges Congress to take action to improve care and health coverage of veterans and their caregivers. This week, Congress considered several legislative proposals to...
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Mar 22, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited injured veterans to fine-tune their golf swing, connect, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the San Gabriel Mountains. Professional golf instructors taught...
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Mar 17, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) supporters raise awareness and funds for the organization in many ways. Some have used their art to show the courage of wounded veterans; others have written songs...
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Mar 15, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will open its doors in San Antonio for a special luncheon in honor of "Big Give" day. This yearly fundraising event gives San Antonio residents a chance to support...
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Mar 14, 2018
For most people, purchasing a house can be an intimidating process, especially for those unsure about using home loan benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Wounded Warrior...
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Mar 13, 2018
Injured veterans and their guests learned the old-world art of glassblowing at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. Warriors socialized and learned how to create one-of-a-kind holiday...
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Mar 9, 2018
The sheer spectacle of seeing Earth's largest creatures in their natural environment helped lure injured veterans and their families out on a chartered boat for an educational and exciting Wounded...
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Mar 7, 2018
Injured veterans and their guests recently experienced the healing powers of nature and fellowship during an invigorating spinning class on the beach with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Warriors...
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Mar 6, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) took its legislative agenda to congressional leaders while testifying on Capitol Hill. WWP tirelessly advocates for our nation's finest, improving the lives of over...
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Mar 6, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) helped injured veterans form a fantasy football league and compete during the regular 2017 football season — from their initial draft picks in August to a recent...
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Mar 2, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) partnered with JEA recently to connect wounded veterans with new career opportunities. JEA already has a talent pool that includes veteran backgrounds for 20...
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Mar 1, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited injured veterans and local students from Episcopal School to play flag football for camaraderie and exercise. "Being in a competitive atmosphere as part of...
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Mar 1, 2018
Vail Resorts announced a new campaign that will honor America's service members and give back to several veterans service organizations, including Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Vail Resorts...
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Feb 26, 2018
Michael Richardson, the vice president for independence services and mental health at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP), received IBCCES' annual Innovator Award at the International Symposium on...
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Feb 26, 2018
Instructors taught injured veterans and their family members about the importance of heart health and how every part of the body has the potential to impact another during a recent Wounded Warrior...
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Feb 26, 2018
Over the past five years, San Antonio-based Allcat Claims Service has supported Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) through employment opportunities for wounded veterans and fundraising events....
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Feb 22, 2018
Veterans with service-related health issues received face-to-face assistance from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) during a Soldier and Family Assistance Center Semi-Annual Growth Progression...
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Feb 22, 2018
With the help of an experienced artist, injured veterans and their guests created beautiful artwork to decorate their homes during a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. The...
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Feb 21, 2018
It is estimated 500,000 of this generation of wounded veterans live with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Another 320,000 suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). There are...
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Feb 20, 2018
Wounded warriors from Jacksonville, Florida, recently gathered at Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters to incorporate yoga in their healthy workout routine. Many Americans regularly wish...
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Feb 17, 2018
Injured veteran Matt Hutcheson and his wife Leslie, also a veteran, sat through a tense first half of the recent Alabama versus Georgia football game. They watched the Bulldogs shut out their...
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Feb 17, 2018
Bobby Woods grew up a Georgia fan in Athens. Getting to cheer on his hometown football team against Alabama recently was a dream come true. "Getting to meet the players, do all the media day stuff...
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Feb 17, 2018
Veterans gathered to bond and learn adaptive winter sports techniques from experienced instructors at the Arizona Snowbowl. During the two-day-adaptive ski and snowboard experience with Wounded...
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Feb 16, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited injured veterans and their guests to ice skate in a winter wonderland for exercise and quality family time. "Ice skating at the rink gave me a chance to...
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Feb 16, 2018
Warrior couples from across the nation recently attended a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) mental health workshop at Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg, Georgia. These gatherings are often the...
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Feb 15, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) headquarters hosted Soldier Ride® recently, giving warriors from all over the East coast a chance to enjoy three days of adaptive, rehabilitative cycling. For 15...
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Feb 14, 2018
Ron Holton nearly dropped the phone in excitement when he received the big news from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) staff. Clinton McDonald, a Tampa Bay Buccaneer defense tackle and longtime...
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Feb 14, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited injured veterans and their guests to make multi-flavored lollipops by hand. Sweet Pete's confection specialists taught candy-making techniques, and the...
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Feb 14, 2018
At a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) mental health workshop in Tampa, Florida, a group of women veterans received critical peer support from a fellow female warrior who experienced similar...
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Feb 13, 2018
Motorcycle enthusiasts from around the Southeast came together at a recent event hosted by Adamec Harley-Davidson® in support of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Riders participated in a poker...
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Feb 13, 2018
Injured veterans and their families recently learned how to create one-of-a-kind paintings with the help of local artists. They connected with one another and painted winter-themed scenes with...
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Feb 12, 2018
Female family members of injured veterans gathered for a special weekend with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The ladies participated in bonding activities and workshops geared toward teaching...
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Feb 9, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) encourages you to enjoy National Pizza Day on Feb. 9, but try to be selective about your toppings. Pizza can be healthier by avoiding meaty pizza add-ons, adding vegetables, and using low-fat cheeses.
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Feb 7, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited injured veterans to experience nature at its finest and get tips on photographing American bald eagles. Warriors watched the beautiful birds in their...
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Feb 7, 2018This Low-Aerobic Sport Requires No Adaptive Equipment
Veterans gathered to bond and learn the basics of curling, one of America's fastest-growing sports, at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event. Curling teams slide 42-pound polished granite...
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Feb 7, 2018
Jarrod Tallman is proof that persistence pays off. The Marine Corps veteran ran into roadblocks while transitioning from military life to a civilian career. He had the experience from his 11 years...
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Jan 31, 2018
Injured veterans, family members, and guests learned how to create favorite seasonal dishes with a healthy twist during a cooking class with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) at Fry's Food Stores....
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Jan 29, 2018
Injured veterans who are writers of all experience levels recently gathered at a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) writing workshop. They honed their creative skills, connected with others, and...
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Jan 29, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) added a career soldier and leader to its Board of Directors with the unanimous election of Command Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) Alonzo Smith. CSM Smith joined the Army in 1984....
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Jan 29, 2018
Injured veterans and their families recently enjoyed a day of bowling, billiards, music, magic, crafts, and pizza with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). The gathering provided an opportunity for...
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Jan 27, 2018
Recovering veterans have many types of exercise to choose from, and indoor rock climbing is one of the most exhilarating. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) recently gave warriors the opportunity to...
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Jan 22, 2018
At a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) dumbbell and kettlebell lifting clinic, injured veterans and their families learned how to use minimal equipment to create a well-rounded workout. WWP Physical...
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Jan 19, 2018
In an effort to combat what can be an emotionally difficult holiday season, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) dedicated five days to a Warrior Wellness Telethon, reaching nearly 800 injured veterans...
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Jan 17, 2018
The Army-Navy game is one of the most iconic sporting events in America, and veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) were there to witness this year's face-off. In partnership with...
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Jan 13, 2018
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) veterans interested in the challenge of hunting birds recently connected with one another during a private-land hunt, in addition to shooting clays and learning how...
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Jan 6, 2018
Picturesque Red Rock Canyon was the setting for a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) hiking event that gave injured veterans an opportunity to exercise and share quality time with their...
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Jan 5, 2018
Injured veterans, along with family and friends, explored new worlds through virtual reality at a recent Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connection event. Warriors and their families bonded while...