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| U.S. combat injuries rise sharply |
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More than 1,000 American troops have been wounded in battle over the
past three months in Afghanistan, accounting for one-fourth of those
injured in combat since the U.S.-led invasion in 2001. The
dramatic increase in amputees and other seriously injured service
members comes as October marks the deadliest month for U.S. troops in
Afghanistan. | Jags give Wounded Warrior a shot |
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October 23, 2009. Adam McCann is a member of the second class to go through the TRACK
program, a class of only six. With such a small number of students in
the program, there is a great deal of opportunity for specialized
attention and instruction. “When we first started the program,
it’s pretty much tailor-made to what I want to do,” McCann said. “My
dream is to be in the NFL so before I signed up for the program, I told
them I wanted the Jacksonville Jaguars.” He got the Jacksonville Jaguars.
| UNDER ARMOUR AND WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT TO UNVEIL CUSTOMIZED CAMO FOOTBALL UNIFORMS & SIDELINE GEAR |
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Baltimore, MD., October 20, 2009 – Under Armour (NSYE:UA) today
announced its partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project, a
not-for-profit organization that provides programs and services for
injured service members and their families. The two have joined forces
in conjunction with the University of South Carolina and University of
Maryland football teams to recognize the sacrifices made by those who
have served and those that continue to serve in our nation’s Armed
Forces.
| PROPPER™ Honors Wounded Warriors at IACP Conference |
ST. CHARLES, MO (October 1, 2009) Propper International, manufacturer of the highest quality garments for military, tactical and law enforcement use, will be raising money for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). The IACP conference will be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado October 3-7, 2009.
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| WWP’s Soldier Ride Goes Country with Superstar Trace Adkins and Radio Legend Bob Kingsley |
Jacksonville, FL (September 10, 2009) – On September 25 and 26, Wounded Warrior Project’s (WWP) Soldier Ride will visit Nashville, Tennessee. Soldier Ride, which debuted in 2004, is Wounded Warrior Project’s rehabilitative cycling program for wounded warriors. The segmented rides raise public awareness for those that have been injured while fighting overseas. All participants are provided with the adaptive equipment they need to cycle regardless of their disabilities.
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| Suicide Prevention Campaign offers online, one-to-one chat |
| The Suicide Prevention campaign is piloting an online, one-to-one chat service for Veterans who prefer reaching out for assistance using the Internet. Veterans Chat, enables Veterans, their families, and friends to anonymously chat on-line with a trained VA counselor. If a chatter is determined to be in a crisis, the counselor can take immediate steps to transfer the person to the VA Suicide Prevention Hotline, where further counseling and referral services are provided and crisis intervention steps can be taken. Veterans, family members or friends can access Veterans Chat through the Suicide Prevention web site (click on the CHAT LIVE button). The Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline is available at 1-800-273-TALK. |
| The Bob and Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation makes donation to Wounded Warrior Project |
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, August 29, 2009 - The family of the late World Golf Hall of Fame member Bob Hope has made
a donation in the amount of $200,000 to the PGA TOUR Charities, Inc.
Birdies for the Brave program, designated for the Wounded Warrior
Project. | Wounded Warrior Project Seeks to Provide Mind, Body and Spirit Healing for Combat Stress |
Park City, Utah (July 1, 2009) - From July 13-17, 16 female wounded warriors from around the country will take part in outdoor activities like ropes courses, rock climbing, horseback riding and water sports as part of Wounded Warrior Project’s Project Odyssey. Project Odyssey brings together veterans with combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder for activities that offer healthy support in the healing process. This Project Odyssey will take place at the National Ability Center in Park City, Utah. Since 2007, seven groups of 15-20 warriors have taken part in Project Odyssey.
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| Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Expands Board of Directors |
Jacksonville, FL (June 16, 2009) - Wounded Warrior Project announced today the naming of three new board members, bringing the total of the expanded group to fourteen. Retired Army Captain Anthony K. Odierno, Retired First Lieutenant Andrew Kinard and BCG Partners Inc. Chief Administration Officer Roger C. Campbell will hold these new positions.
“We felt it was important to expand the Board of Directors to meet the evolving needs of our growing organization,” stated Wounded Warrior Project CEO Steve Nardizzi. “Anthony, Andrew and Roger each bring a unique perspective and range of experiences which we know will go a long way in enhancing our already strong and committed Board.”
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CaringBridge® offers free personalized websites that allow people to stay in touch with family and friendsduring a health crisis,treatment and recovery.
American Veterans with Brain Injuries (AVBI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving veterans who have suffered a brain injury while in service to our Country.
AVBI provides unique programs & services to address the specific needs of these veterans and their family caregivers.
You can donate $5 to Wounded Warrior Project by texting 'WWP' to 90999 from your cell phone.
