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1 in 3 Wounded Vets with Financial Struggles Have Suicidal Thoughts

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is spotlighting the alarming prevalence of suicidal thoughts among veterans who are struggling economically. The findings underscore the importance of resources that help military veterans become self-sufficient and provide for themselves and their families.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is spotlighting the alarming prevalence of suicidal thoughts among veterans who are struggling economically.
  • Each year, WWP conducts a survey of the injured, ill, and wounded veterans currently registered with the organization.
  • I had gotten it to honor Ray Pizarro, a fellow warrior who had coached me on what to do if suicidal thoughts crept in.
  • For more information on Wounded Warrior Project and its efforts to address veteran suicide and mental health, visit woundedwarriorproject.org/preventsuicide .

PTSD Advice for Veterans: How to Grow After Trauma

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What does life look like with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? For Tonya Oxendine, who served three decades in the U.S. Army, life with PTSD is full of laughter and joy. That was not always the case.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What does life look like with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
  • For Tonya Oxendine, who served three decades in the U.S. Army, life with PTSD is full of laughter and joy.
  • This year, veterans from WWP programs and partners were invited to share advice for their peers with PTSD who may be hesitant to accept the help they deserve.
  • WWP programs and partnerships leverage these approaches and more to ensure warriors with PTSD can achieve their highest ambitions.

CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP VETERANS HEAL FROM POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

Key Points: 
  • From virtual reality to artificial intelligence, the use of technology can improve how we heal our mind, particularly after experiencing something traumatic.
  • According to Wounded Warrior Project's Annual Warrior Survey:
    Three in four veterans registered with Wounded Warrior Project reported living with PTSD in 2022.
  • But it would be two more years before Tonya finally sought help for her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the severe depression and anxiety she was experiencing.
  • She received mental health treatment at Emory Healthcare — part of WWP's Warrior Care Network — which helps veterans like Tonya who are living with PTSD.

Mental Health Matters: Wounded Warrior Project Highlights the Impact on Injured Veterans

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- War wounds are not always physical. Invisible wounds are among the most common for veterans who served after 9/11, according to the latest data from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP). Every year, the nonprofit asks the warriors it serves what health issues they live with from military service. The latest numbers show three of the four most common answers were related to mental health.

Key Points: 
  • Invisible wounds are among the most common for veterans who served after 9/11, according to the latest data from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP).
  • I'm tired of losing friends to suicide, especially when organizations like Wounded Warrior Project offer so much help for mental recovery."
  • Misconceptions about mental health leave some veterans feeling alone in their struggle, but they are not.
  • As a society, we must ensure mental health services are available and accessible to all those veterans and their families."

Wounded Warrior Project Survey Shows 6 in 10 Wounded Veterans Are Struggling to Make Ends Meet

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annual Warrior Survey from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) shows post-9/11 wounded warriors face increasing financial hardship.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annual Warrior Survey from Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) shows post-9/11 wounded warriors face increasing financial hardship.
  • The Wounded Warrior Project® Annual Warrior Survey shows post-9/11 wounded warriors face increasing financial hardship.
  • As further evidence, in 2022 Wounded Warrior Project spent five times more on emergency financial assistance for WWP warriors than in 2021.
  • "Wounded Warrior Project offers WWP warriors and their families financial education, career counseling and job placement support, benefits filing assistance, and more.

Wounded Warrior Project Says Stigma and Avoidance Impacting Veteran Suicide Risk

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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To address this issue, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is working to reduce the fears and barriers warriors face when asking for help.

Key Points: 
  • To address this issue, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is working to reduce the fears and barriers warriors face when asking for help.
  • "As we enter Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Wounded Warrior Project is continuing to combat the stigma."
  • According to WWP's Annual Warrior Survey , nearly 1 in 4 post-9/11 wounded veterans registered with the nonprofit had suicidal thoughts in the past 12 months.
  • Read how Wounded Warrior Project helps combat the stigma of suicide.

Veterans Advocacy Group, Weed For Warriors, Launches Ad Campaign Holding Politicians Accountable For Cannabis Industry Struggles

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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According to UC Davis, research shows that where medicinal cannabis is legally accessible, there are lower drug overdoses and suicide rates.

Key Points: 
  • According to UC Davis, research shows that where medicinal cannabis is legally accessible, there are lower drug overdoses and suicide rates.
  • Despite our best efforts, politicians like State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-14) continue taking positions that undermine the development of a functional legal cannabis industry.
  • "The history of cannabis industry advocacy has been to treat politicians with kid gloves.
  • Today, WFW activities support safe cannabis access, veteran rehabilitation programs, community engagement, continuing education, and political advocacy.

The 100 Million Ways Foundation Announces All Four Programs Planned for 2022 Are Operational

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We are excited to announce, in the first year of full operation, 100 Million Ways has launched all four programs planned for 2022.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We are excited to announce, in the first year of full operation, 100 Million Ways has launched all four programs planned for 2022.
  • 100 Million Ways has launched all four programs planned for 2022!
  • The 100 Million Ways Podcast,10 Minutes On, launched in April with:
    *Odyssey Registry sponsors can add data collection elements to the registry and will be acknowledged on the Registry home page.
  • As a 100% service-connected disabled veteran from his service in Central America, Sean understands the challenges of PTSD firsthand.

Former NFL Players, All Pro OL Kyle Turley, 2x SB Winning QB Jim McMahon, and OL Eben Britton, Unite Their Revenant Cannabis Brand With The Weed For Warriors Project To Aid Veterans Nationally

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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Founded by three retired NFL players, Kyle Turley, Jim McMahon, and Eben Britton, Revenant will provide sales and marketing support to the Weed For Warriors Project aiding the growth of their emerging WFW Cannabis product line.

Key Points: 
  • Founded by three retired NFL players, Kyle Turley, Jim McMahon, and Eben Britton, Revenant will provide sales and marketing support to the Weed For Warriors Project aiding the growth of their emerging WFW Cannabis product line.
  • We will be selling the brand throughout California and, ultimately, Weed For Warriors will scale alongside Revenant as we grow nationally.
  • Revenant is a California cannabis brand founded by three retired NFL players, Kyle Turley, Jim McMahon, and Eben Britton, that launched in July 2021.
  • About Weed For Warriors Project:
    Weed For Warriors Project is a social justice lifestyle brand supporting holistic rehabilitation for veterans.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Donates $15 Million to Support Wounded Veterans

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) announced today it has received a $15 million donation from MacKenzie Scott to support the needs of post-9/11 wounded, ill and injured veterans.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) announced today it has received a $15 million donation from MacKenzie Scott to support the needs of post-9/11 wounded, ill and injured veterans.
  • "We are incredibly humbled and grateful to MacKenzie Scott for her generous contribution that will enable us to reach more veterans in need."
  • Wounded, ill and injured veterans face many challenges when leaving service.
  • Ms. Scott's donation will bolster WWP's investments in mental health support for wounded veterans.