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Advocacy Alert
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WWP’s top priority this year is for Congress to pass legislation to
establish a national program to train and provide ongoing support and a
modest allowance to family caregivers of our most severely wounded
warriors. The Senate bill (S. 801) won committee support and could
come to a full Senate vote in the coming weeks. The House bill (H.R.
3155) was just passed unanimously out of committee and will be reported
to the full House shortly. Both bills contain the needed elements for
a coordinated, comprehensive national program; however, S. 801 covers
the OIF/OEF families who need this help so desperately while the House
bill still leaves many of these families without healthcare or a monthy
allowance.
| 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. | Former NFL Linebacker Pledges His Support to Wounded WWP through Proceeds from His Book |
Jacksonville, FL (August 21, 2009) – Former Jaguars linebacker Tom
McManus announced today his support of Wounded Warrior Project, through
sales of his book, “We’ll Always Be Pals.”
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| Front & Center Seats to See Jimmy Buffet & Help WWP! |
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Thanks to our friends at Tickets-for-Charity®, here’s a great way to incredible seats to see Jimmy Buffet and other top artists while supporting Wounded Warrior Project in the process – all for typically the same price or better that you’d find elsewhere! A portion of each purchase on | Citrix and “Power IT Down Day” Partners to Donate to Wounded Warrior Project |
BETHESDA, Md.—August 10, 2009— Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS) announced today that the “Power IT Down Day” alliance of Citrix, Microsoft, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and HP (NYSE: HPQ) will underscore their commitment to the August 27 energy awareness event by making a financial donation of at least $20,000 to Wounded Warrior Project. This donation serves as a tangible reminder of the money that could be saved – and put to good use – when government and industry “power down” their IT equipment.
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| WWP Pushes for Senate Bill to Assist Family Caregivers of the Most Severely Injured Veterans |
--House Bill Passes; Senate Bill Would Be More Inclusive--
Jacksonville,
FL (July 29, 2009) – Today, Wounded Warrior Project commends the House
of Representatives for passing a bill (H.R. 3155) that will assist the
family caregivers of the most severely wounded veterans, but endorsed a
Senate bill (S. 801) that would provide more comprehensive support and
coverage to a wider population of caregivers who are in dire need of
these services. |
| DS/USA & Wounded Warrior Project Partner to Provide Free Sports Rehabilitation Programs |
Rockville, MD-July 6, 2009-Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA), one of the nation's largest athletic organization for people with a physical disability, and Wounded Warrior Project today released the schedule of events for the summer 2009 Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project (WWDSP). Through this program, service men and women severely wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, will participate in a summer-long sports rehabilitation program offered by Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) in partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project and 29 DS/USA chapters across the country.
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| 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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