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Hennessey Partners with Bring a Trailer & Pennzoil for Once-in-a-Lifetime Charity Auction in Support of Wounded Warrior Project

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火曜日, 5月 28, 2024
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SEALY, Texas, May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hennessey, the Texas-based hypercar manufacturer and high-performance vehicle creator, has announced a charity auction to support Wounded Warrior Project®(WWP). Held in collaboration with Pennzoil, the no-reserve auction on Bring a Trailer went live on Memorial Day, running until June 2. The lucky winner will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Hennessey team, company founder and CEO John Hennessey, and the awe-inspiring Venom F5 hypercar.

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  • Held in collaboration with Pennzoil, the no-reserve auction on Bring a Trailer went live on Memorial Day, running until June 2.
  • The lucky winner will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Hennessey team, company founder and CEO John Hennessey, and the awe-inspiring Venom F5 hypercar.
  • John Hennessey, company Founder and CEO: “We are honored to partner with Pennzoil and Bring a Trailer to help our Wounded Warriors.
  • Brea Kratzert Todd, Vice President of business development at WWP: “The support we receive from Hennessey helps Wounded Warrior Project honor and empower warriors in their communities.

CSX and Wounded Warrior Project Honored with 2024 Gold Halo Award for Best Employee Engagement Initiative

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金曜日, 5月 17, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX’s Pride in Service initiative was awarded Gold in Engage for Good’s (E4G) 22nd Annual Halo Awards for Best Employee Engagement Initiative and Silver for Best Direct Service Initiative.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSX’s Pride in Service initiative was awarded Gold in Engage for Good’s (E4G) 22nd Annual Halo Awards for Best Employee Engagement Initiative and Silver for Best Direct Service Initiative.
  • This honor recognizes CSX’s partnership and support for Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP)’s Drone Training Program.
  • Warriors also receive hands-on experience at a CSX rail yard, getting an immersive look at how CSX uses drones.
  • To date, WWP and CSX have placed over a dozen warriors in CSX jobs since the inception of the partnership.

Wounded Warrior Project Reports Mental Health a Top Service for Veteran Families and Caregivers

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火曜日, 5月 7, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental wellness programs were the most common type of service requested by veteran family members and caregivers registered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) from October 2022 to October 2023.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mental wellness programs were the most common type of service requested by veteran family members and caregivers registered with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) from October 2022 to October 2023.
  • "Wounded Warrior Project is committed to ensuring those who care for warriors can access resources to maintain their own well-being."
  • The nonprofit, which serves injured, ill, and wounded post-9/11 veterans and service members, makes many of its programs and resources available to family members and caregivers.
  • "I didn't realize how much better our life could be until I started taking advantage of the support available to me through Wounded Warrior Project."

Wounded Warrior Project Shares Suicide Prevention Strategies at AAS24 Conference

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest veterans nonprofits shares suicide risk reduction strategies at one of the leading conferences on suicide prevention this week. Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will offer insights applicable to veterans and others at risk.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the largest veterans nonprofits shares suicide risk reduction strategies at one of the leading conferences on suicide prevention this week.
  • Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) will offer insights applicable to veterans and others at risk.
  • "Wounded Warrior Project is grateful to the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) for putting a spotlight on the needs of the military community at their conference," said Jennifer Silva, chief program officer at WWP.
  • They also facilitate suicide prevention training for veterans, WWP staff, and community partners empowering individuals to play an active role in suicide prevention regardless of clinical background or experience.

Wounded Warrior Project, White House Celebrate and Honor Warriors at Annual Soldier Ride

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水曜日, 4月 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) kicked off the organization's annual Soldier Ride® in the nation's capital with First Lady Jill Biden at the White House today.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) kicked off the organization's annual Soldier Ride® in the nation's capital with First Lady Jill Biden at the White House today.
  • WWP's Soldier Ride at the White House began in 2008.
  • Celebrating 20 years of impact, the nationally recognized, multi-day adaptive cycling event empowers wounded warriors by increasing skills and building confidence in achieving goals.
  • Soldier Ride equips warriors to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of cycling for years to come.

Rush Truck Centers launches special sweepstakes for the chance to win the final Peterbilt Model 389 ever produced; proceeds to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

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火曜日, 3月 26, 2024
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Rush Truck Centers secured the final Model 389 with a winning bid of $1.5 million in an auction hosted by Peterbilt and attended by its dealer body at the 2023 Peterbilt dealer meeting.

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  • Rush Truck Centers secured the final Model 389 with a winning bid of $1.5 million in an auction hosted by Peterbilt and attended by its dealer body at the 2023 Peterbilt dealer meeting.
  • Peterbilt and Rush Truck Centers will donate the full amount of the winning bid to two additional charitable organizations: Truckers Against Trafficking and Wreaths Across America.
  • Peterbilt will contribute the full retail price of the truck – $250,000 and Rush Truck Centers will contribute the remaining $1,250,000 evenly between the two organizations.
  • On December 22, 2023, we produced the last Model 389,” said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.

Wounded Warrior Project Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Veterans Agenda

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水曜日, 3月 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.

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  • Warriors On Capitol Hill This Week Advocating for Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Access to Care
    WASHINGTON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) CEO Lt. Gen.
  • Mike Linnington today called on Congress to pass a series of bills focusing on mental health, financial wellness, and access to care that would comprehensively address the needs and well-being of wounded veterans who served after 9/11.
  • Congress hears from many organizations about many different issues, but our lawmakers need to ensure our country makes good on the promises we make to our veterans."
  • WWP will continue to serve the post-9/11 generation of injured veterans and will work with elected leaders, policymakers, and the warrior community to support our nation's heroes.

Wounded Warrior Project Announces Walter E. Piatt Will Become Chief Executive Officer in March 2024

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木曜日, 1月 11, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors announced today that Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Walter E. Piatt will be WWP's new chief executive officer, effective March 18, 2024. In August 2023, WWP announced the planned retirement of Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Michael Linnington. Linnington will continue as CEO until Piatt joins.

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  • Piatt Will Succeed Retiring CEO Michael S. Linnington
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Board of Directors announced today that Lt. Gen.
  • Walter E. Piatt will be WWP's new chief executive officer, effective March 18, 2024.
  • "We are honored Lt. General Walter Piatt is choosing to continue his life of service with Wounded Warrior Project," said Board Chair Lt. Gen.
  • "I am honored and humbled to join Wounded Warrior Project and help continue the important work of providing wounded veterans hope and purpose," said Lt. Gen.

Veteran Heals Mind and Body Through Wounded Warrior Project Adaptive Cycling

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水曜日, 1月 3, 2024
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Mark, though fortunate, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild paralysis, and over two dozen broken bones.

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  • Mark, though fortunate, suffered a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild paralysis, and over two dozen broken bones.
  • His unexpected path to healing came through adaptive cycling with Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® .
  • Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https:// www.multivu.com/players/English/9198751-wounded-warrior-project-soldier-...
    "I first met Wounded Warrior Project when an outreach coordinator came to visit me in the hospital, and he was an amputee," Mark shared.
  • The multi-day adaptive cycling event empowers warriors by increasing skills, building confidence in achieving goals, and connecting with their communities and each other.

Verizon Business announces donations to Wounded Warrior Project, Bunker Labs

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木曜日, 11月 9, 2023
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Verizon Business will donate $20,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) , which offers free, life-changing mental, financial, and physical health programs for post-9/11 wounded veterans and their families, and $20,000 to Bunker Labs , an organization dedicated to providing community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups.

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  • Verizon Business will donate $20,000 to Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) , which offers free, life-changing mental, financial, and physical health programs for post-9/11 wounded veterans and their families, and $20,000 to Bunker Labs , an organization dedicated to providing community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups.
  • “Today there are nearly 20 million veterans in the United States who, at some point in their lives, wore the uniform of our nation,” said Kyle Malady, CEO of Verizon Business.
  • “Verizon is an exciting partner we’re thrilled to welcome to the Bunker Labs family,” said Blake Hogan, CEO of Bunker Labs.
  • “Supporters like Verizon enable Wounded Warrior Project to transform the way America’s injured veterans are empowered, employed, and engaged in our communities.”
    Verizon also provides active-duty military, veterans and their families with access to exclusive benefits and discounts.