After almost 3 years of fundraising for 3 different charities, my team and I have done pretty well so far. Over $23,000 has been raised for these charities. A big THANKS goes to my brother, Eddie who has organized fundraisers that have brought in thousands of dollars.
But our work is still not done. There are still a lot of soldiers who need our help.
And so I am proud to announce that our next charity will be the Wounded Warrior Project. Our goal is $6,000 by October 2012 which will be the month of either the Ironman World Championship or the Beach 2 Battleship Ironman.
The Wounded Warrior Project provide many types of assistance for our troops. The have programs for the MIND, BODY, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT and ENGAGMENT.
For the MIND, the have programs such as Project Odyssey. Project Odyssey gives soldiers an opportunity to overcome combat stress through outdoor retreats where troops can connect with nature, peers, Project Odyssey staff and trained counselors. Activities include horseback riding, canoeing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing and skiing.
For the BODY, WWP has its ‘Soldier Ride’. With this bike ride, troops can ‘reclaim their confidence and strength’. WWP has these rides all over the country like Boston, Seattle and Nashville.
For ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, 1 program is called the Transition Training Academy. Through this schooling, warriors can explore a career in the IT field. Classes are given in the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Camp Pendleton in CA, Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Fort Bragg in NC and Fort Carson in CO.
For ENGAGEMENT, warriors who have recovered have the opportunity to tell their story. These vets will get a training course on oral presentation. This ‘training provides important life skills that help warriors succeed socially, at their workplaces, and as community leaders.’
With programs like these, it was an easy selection. And so we look forward to the next 14 months of fundraising.
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