Notes from the Field: Winter 2020

NOTES FROM THE FIELD: Winter 2020

A gorgeous view from the 14th Annual Camp Hackett Group B Event.
Photo courtesy of WWIA Founder and CEO, John McDaniel.

Notes From the Field: Winter 2020

WWIA closed out the year on a high note, hosting eight awesome events for our Heroes in November and December that included hunting for deer, hogs, and waterfowl, as well as fishing and trapping. Although we faced obstacles and had to cancel some events due to the global onset of COVID-19, where and when possible, we continued to safely conduct events for our Heroes to help them break the cycle of isolation that the pandemic caused for so many. Despite the challenges, we will continue to bring honor, connection, and healing to our combat-wounded as we look forward to a fantastic year ahead. We are grateful for your support of WWIA and our Heroes and wish all of you the best throughout 2021! 

Founder's Feature: 2020 Summary

Now that 2020 is officially in the books, we can all take a deep breath and reflect on what an unprecedented year it truly was. It was a year of tremendous disruptions, challenges and trials encountered here in the U.S. and around the world due to the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Although we had a number of events and fundraisers that were cancelled or postponed, we continued to serve and honor our Purple Heart Heroes safely and successfully. We pivot, we adapt, we overcome and our good work continues because the service we provide our combat-wounded veterans is needed now more than ever. 

When I look back on this past year, and the 13 years since our inception, I’m reminded that none of this would be possible without your incredible support and the dedication you’ve shown to WWIA and our Purple Heart veterans. Many of you generously and consistently give of your time, money, talents, and resources, enlisting the support of friends, family, and community partners to help advance the WWIA mission. The difference you are making goes far beyond the highlights, testimonials, and pictures from our events. Please know that your gracious support and hard work truly has ripple effects and continues to pay down-stream dividends in the lives of those we serve. We bring healing, restoration, and a true sense of belonging not only to our Heroes and their families, but also to the wonderful communities across our great Nation who are involved in supporting our mission. 

As we enter 2021, we look forward to many outstanding events on the horizon. Stay plugged into the latest WWIA news and highlights by following us on social media. To all our Heroes, Guides, Hosts, Associates, Pro-Staff, dedicated supporters, volunteers, and donors, I want to personally thank you for the life-changing impact you are making. We are honored to call you our friends and are humbled by your patriotism and commitment to recognize and honor the tremendous service and sacrifices of our Heroes. May this new year bring you and those you love many blessings, good health, and happiness. 

         -Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) John J. McDaniel

Events and Fundraisers

  Inaugural VA Muzzleloader Whitetail Hunt

   November 4-8  Henrico, VA

We were excited to introduce a new event this month as four of our Heroes traveled to scenic Henrico, Virginia for the Inaugural VA Muzzleloader Whitetail Hunt. Upon arrival, a quick tour was given before having a fantastic lunch with the Henrico Police Department. Following lunch, our Heroes met with their Guides, and did a quick zero at the gravel pit to make sure everyone was comfortable operating their Muzzleloader. The group then spent some time getting to know one another over dinner while enjoying pizza courtesy of Anna’s. They rose early the next morning to hit their blinds and tree stands and it wasn't long before Hero Chris harvested a beautiful 5-point buck in the morning and another 6-point buck later that afternoon. After an exciting day in the field, a delicious spaghetti dinner and cobbler desert hit the spot. Although no deer were taken on the second day, our Heroes were able to get in some fishing on the lake and shared plenty of stories and laughs that afternoon. The local community of Henrico went out of their way to honor our Heroes throughout their stay and provided outstanding meals such as BBQ, chili with venison kebabs. sirloin steak, french toast, and cast-iron apple pie, just to name a few. The camaraderie, conversations, and relaxed atmosphere on this event was just what our Heroes needed. Our sincere thanks to WWIA Guide Jeremy Smith for his coordination and care in hosting an outstanding inaugural event. Additional gratitude and appreciation to Duane and Janet Deskevich for their tremendous efforts in making this event possible. Special recognition and thanks to WWIA Guide Gabe Fierros for his attention and support throughout the five days.

"I just wanted to say thank you for this experience. These trips make a huge difference in vet’s lives. The Hosts were welcoming and made me feel like I have known them for years. Thank you for the experience, these hunts are incredible."

  8th Annual Murphy Family and Friends Gulf Coast Hog Hunt

   November 5-9  Bay St. Louis, MS

14th Annual Camp Hackett Group B Event

November 5-9  Phillips, WI

Three combat-wounded veterans, all former Ranger Regiment Warriors converged on Camp Hackett for five exciting days in the Northwoods of Wisconsin for the 14th Annual Camp Hackett Group Bravo event. This event was special as it was the first time that all the Heroes in attendance were Army Rangers, and all had served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion, but at different times. This added a unique atmosphere and an opportunity for our Heroes to have some in-depth conversations with both Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) John McDaniel (WWIA Founder, CEO, and Event Host) and Colonel (Retired) Arthur Kandarian, both of whom are also former Rangers that served in the 75^th Ranger Regiment. As you can imagine, the camaraderie, laughs, and stories shared amongst them were off the charts! This event offered a combination of fishing and hunting with the assistance of skilled local guides. They were able to bow hunt for trophy whitetails, hunt for Ruffed grouse, woodcock, and ducks & geese, and fish for both muskie and northern pike. Hero, Mark had the honor of catching the biggest northern pike during any of the events held over the past fourteen years at Camp Hackett. This event would not have been possible without the outstanding support of the local community and the following individuals and business: Colonel (Retired) Arthur Kandarian (WWIA Board of Directors); Dave Hintz (Hides for Heroes);  Bob Bolz (Northwoods Coordinator); Mike Reed (Club 13 and A&W); Tom Schenk and his dog Pippa (Chippewa River Custom Rod Company); John Carlson (Ross’s Sport Shop), Jake Nelson, Don Angelo, Pat Fisher, Casey Williams, Chad and Travis DeLeasky;  Kim's 3-Mile Corner Bar; Waupaca Foundry, and the River's Edge Bar!  Our continued thanks to the Tomahawk, Wisconsin VFW Post 2687 and the Veterans Administration for their amazing support of our combat-wounded veterans.

"What an amazing experience! I was at first having difficulty even applying for a hunt as I felt undeserving of it given that I have been out of the service for some time and that I have it pretty well off at home and work. It wasn’t until I met John and Art that I realized that I had been missing something all of these years, being away from soldiers. The best part of this experience was to once again have the opportunity to live amongst giants. Meeting Rangers who had been there and made it through in the earlier times again rekindled that feeling that I had been missing for so long. It was like seeing your family again after being gone for an extended period of time, even though I did not previously know anyone on the trip. Over the past few days, I can truthfully say that I once again felt normal and was able to be my true self around others that shared a similar perspective. It was an honor and a privilege to attend this event, and I am truly grateful for all of those who both support and run this organization. RLTW!"

7th Annual Kuneytown FLX Ducks & Bucks

November 10-15   Seneca Falls, NY    

Two of our combat-wounded Warriors traveled to the Finger Lakes region of New York to take part in the 7th Annual Kuneytown FLX Ducks and Bucks Hunt in picturesque Seneca Falls. Once settled in, they enjoyed weapons training and target shooting classes to ensure they were properly prepared for their upcoming time in the field. Through a collaboration with Whitetails Unlimited and the Ducks Unlimited Seneca Falls Chapter, our Heroes were outfitted with deer kits and gear and were also gifted a 1-year membership to each organization. They were also presented with an amazing set of boots from Josh Lincoln of Dryshod Footwear, and shirts and hats from ProCarpet. The next morning our Heroes had a great time getting in some waterfowl hunting on Cayuga Lake with Frontenac Fowlers Guide Service, and harvested some beautiful Mallards, puddlers, and Bufflehead. They also had a memorable time on Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge where they quickly hit their limit with a variety of Mallards, American black ducks, and pintail drakes. They saw thousands of ducks throughout their day and were amazed at the sheer numbers in that area. Thanks to Deer Haven Park owner Earl Martin, they also had the privilege of hunting deer at the historic Seneca Army Depot, a former munitions storage facility consisting of over 4,000 acres. This protected government land has allowed the local deer population to flourish for more than 60 years, including the extremely rare white deer. Each Hero found success in the field with one harvesting a nice buck and the other taking a doe.

 As a complement to the outstanding hunting opportunities, our Heroes also learned first-hand the finer points of processing and preparing their harvests courtesy of Moira Tidball and her Wild Harvest Table program. They enjoyed delicious pan-seared duck breasts and raved about the pan-seared sliced deer hearts with garnish. They were also graciously provided with custom books to take home full of recipes and instructional guides to assist in preparing their future harvests and catches. Due to COVID precautions, a number of changes had to be made to the event, so most meals were kept in house, and though they could not hold their traditional community attended dinner at the Arthur G. Depew Memorial Ovid VFW Post #6200, the patriots from the VFW still provided a wonderful roast beef dinner for them to enjoy. The annual banquet fundraising dinner held at the Kuneytown Sportsmen's Club on the last evening of the event was also scaled back to only a handful of invited guests, but everyone had an amazing time. It was a great ending to another spectacular event in Seneca Falls. The camaraderie, connections, and friendships made at this amazing event will certainly follow our Heroes for many years to come.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to Dr. Keith and Moira Tidball and the Kuneytown Sportsmen's Club for graciously hosting and honoring our Heroes. This event would not have been possible without the outstanding patriotism, care, and dedication of so many wonderful people in this community and beyond. Thank you to Henry and Baron Engraving for their generosity in donating two magnificent custom-engraved firearms, a .30-30 Big Boy lever-action rifle and a Patriot Hero .22 rifle for the banquet fundraiser. Our sincere appreciation to Seneca Meadows and Stamberger-Sender Associates for not only sponsoring the hunt and banquet, but for graciously gifting each Hero with one of the custom Henry/Baron firearms they had bid on and won in the auction fundraiser. This was an incredible honor and the Heroes were deeply grateful for such a tremendous gesture of kindness. Special recognition to Canoga Creek Outfitters, Steve Sandroni, and Frontenac Fowlers for providing first-class guide services, and to Scott and Tammy Ridley for putting in late hours processing and preparing coolers of meat for our Heroes to take home. Special gratitude and thanks to Eric Riegel for his tremendous assistance in every facet, and to Mike Ernst for his support throughout the years and for his contributions throughout the event. Additional appreciation goes to Bob Stuck, Steve and Jeanie Blaisdell, Kenny, Dale, and Eric for their outstanding efforts as well. 

"If I could do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate. The people that ran the event and the community came and took us in like we were one of their own. It truly felt like being back in again. The determination to not see me fail and the woods goes hand in hand for them. It has been a very long time since I had no worries or concerns. I was able to shut my brain off and just enjoy great people and my love for hunting. Thanks again, it was the best week in a very long time."

7th Annual Western PA Archery Deer Hunt

November 12-15  Rural Valley, PA

The 7th Annual Western PA Archery Deer Hunt proudly hosted five of our Heroes in Rural Valley, PA for four days of relaxation and pristine hunting. Our Heroes arrived at camp before sunset, and had time to set up and ensure their bows were accurate at various distances for the upcoming hunts. The lodge accommodations were wonderful, and felt like a true home away from home. Our Heroes had great success in the field, with three Hero harvesting a total of four deer thanks to the skillful contributions of the local guides. The camaraderie throughout the event was excellent, with plenty of time to relax, share stories and laughs, and enjoy the company of like-minded brothers. The in-house meals were delicious and graciously prepared by camp chefs, Susan and Anthony. The food was superb throughout their stay and everyone had multiple options for every meal. One evening they were treated to a remarkable t-bone steak and baked potato dinner. On another evening, a professional chef from the Indiana Country Club prepared a first-class meal for both the Heroes and the event volunteers. He served crab Rangoon dip for appetizers, Caesar salad, shrimp risotto, pork osso bucco ravioli and homemade tiramisu for dessert. The meal was phenomenal and everyone appreciated such a thoughtful gesture. COVID precautions were taken throughout the event, so although community interaction was limited, the handful of people that were involved with the event as volunteers were fabulous. Their dedication and willingness to help the Warriors feel at home and comfortable was well-received. Multiple individuals gave of their time and donated items or food for the event as a way to still be involved from a distance. We would like to recognize local guides, Todd Raible, Scott Crownover, Steve Thacker, Jeff Smathers, Tony Brunetta, and Bernie Petrovsky for honoring our Heroes with their talents and time. High praise to Dennis Shultz and Bill Richter for providing transportation. Special thanks to Frank Bevevino, Frank Condino, and Tony and Anna Petruolo for their outstanding dedication and contributions. Our sincere appreciation and gratitude to Hosts Dan and Susan Bevevino and their family for their incredible hospitality and care of our Heroes. Additional thanks to the magnificent volunteers and sponsors who work hard to ensure this event is not only possible, but is a top-notch experience that will be treasured for years to come. Special appreciation goes to WWIA Associate Wesley Black for his contributions and support from start to finish.   

"I wanted to first thank you for letting me attend this event. This event was amazing, and I can say hands down, a trip of a lifetime. Being on this trip definitely recharged the batteries for myself and really helped me mentally. It really helped me understand and realize that we are not alone in this. Once again, I thank you for letting me attend this event and I want you to know that these memories and friendships will never fade."

11th Annual MO-KAN Ducks, Bucks, Trapping, and Fur Handling Event

November 19-23   St. Joseph, MO

The WWIA MO-KAN chapter has done it once again! Celebrating 11 years of proudly serving our combat-wounded veterans, they welcomed ten of our Heroes to the 11th Annual MO-KAN Ducks, Bucks, and Trapping Event in St. Joseph, Missouri. This stellar event combines pristine hunting for trophy whitetails and ducks in both Kansas and Missouri, as well as teaching a hands-on Trapping College. This year our Heroes harvested an incredible total of eighteen whitetail deer, including a beautiful Kansas Buck by Hero, Tomas. The WWIA MO-KAN event is made up of over 100 patriotic and dedicated volunteers operating many components over 5 days. The Heroes stayed at the world-class Napier Hunt Club in Napier, MO whose members rolled out the red carpet once again, making the Heroes feel right at home. Our sincere thanks to Napier Hunt Club and its amazing members and friends for the support given to the Heroes and the Foundation. The event was graciously sponsored this year again by Western States Fire Protection and Victory Chevrolet. The Heroes also attended a special dinner in their honor on Sunday night at the Napier Hunt Club. Terry Supple and Ryan VanMeter spearheaded an amazing fundraising effort to raise money for the Foundation and were also able to secure and gift each Hero with a beautiful custom Henry Golden Boy .22 rifle. Special thanks to the 139th Airlift Wing for providing all the transportation from Napier Hunt Club for our amazing guides. Special recognition and thanks to Host Brian Roderick and the phenomenal Team MO-KAN for continuing to go above and beyond each year. With gratitude and high appreciation, we salute the wonderful MO-KAN volunteers for all your hard work, dedication, expense and the many hours each of you so selflessly put forth in honor of our Purple Heart Heroes. Thank you for eleven exceptional years! Additional gratitude and thanks to WWIA Guide Jake Whipkey for his assistance and support throughout the event.

"This has been an absolutely amazing time. Every single person that supported and put this event together was an amazing human. From the moment you show up everyone completely brings you in and treats you like family. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to attend such a great event with such great Americans. I will remember this for the rest of my life. You all are forever a new part of my family."

2nd Naples NY VFW Big Buck Hunt

December 10-14   Naples, NY

Three of our Heroes gathered in New York for the 2nd Annual Naples NY VFW Big Buck Hunt. Everyone arrived early enough on day one to settle in quickly, ensure their weapons were sighted, and get in a quick hunt before dinner. The Naples VFW Post 8726 graciously welcomed our Heroes for their arrival dinner, and everyone enjoyed getting to know one another. The next morning everyone hunted until lunchtime and enjoyed pizza and wings provided by Luigi's. The hunting continued until the evening, then after getting cleaned up, a delicious dinner was had at the Redwood, courtesy of the local American Legion. The next morning, Hero Michael was able to successfully harvest a young buck. The deer was brought to a local butcher shop who generously processed his deer free of charge. Lunch was prepared by Rennoldsons Market, followed by a wonderful dinner graciously provided by the owners of Hollerhorn Distilling. On the last day of hunting, our Heroes encountered some inclement weather which made harvesting a deer difficult despite spotting several young bucks and does. That afternoon's lunch was donated by Subway, and our farewell dinner was hosted at the VFW in Naples which was provided by a local caterer. The Heroes relished the opportunity to meet with a few members of the local community, including LT Josh Verhague with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. They graciously provided donations for the purchase of hunting tags and also outfitted our Heroes with some shirts, hats, and glasses for their trip home. This event in only its second year was another huge success. Although the weather didn't provide ideal hunting conditions throughout the weekend, everyone was appreciative of the memorable time they spent together in Naples, and for the incredible outpouring of support from the local community. We extend our gratitude to Hosts Jason Perry, Rick and Glen Sawyer, and the Naples VFW Post 8726 for their incredible hospitality and care of our Heroes throughout their stay. Special thanks to Gary Polisseni for use of his hunting land and camp, and to Jim and Conner Mann for their outstanding support. High praise and appreciation to WWIA Guide Derek VanBuren for his helpfulness during this five-day event.

"I could never give enough thanks for this amazing trip. From the planning phase to execution. Seeing a real OPORD kicked out was amazing. I had to show my veteran wife, so we joked when I was Redcon 1 for departure! Once I made it to camp, everything was so well planned. The Naples VFW and the Town of Naples made sure we were well taken care of. Hosts, Rick and Glen always had us on deer. The highlight of the trip was seeing the brotherly comedy displayed between Glen and Rick. The jokes we shared and the stories will never be forgotten. Thank you again WWIA for the outstanding trip. I hope one day I can provide this type of trip for other veterans."

7th Annual DoubleCreek Lodge TN Whitetail Deer Rifle Hunt

December 18-21   Hohenwald, TN

The 7th Annual DoubleCreek Lodge TN Whitetail Deer Rifle Hunt proudly hosted two of our combat-wounded veterans at their beautiful property in Hohenwald, Tennessee. Upon arrival and once settled, everyone headed out for a tour of the property, scouted out their hunting stands, and hit the shooting-range to site their rifles. Then a delicious homemade dinner of London broil, mashed potatoes, honey carrots, and a butter finger cake was enjoyed while everyone spent time getting to know one another. The next morning everyone rose by 4:00am, had a quick breakfast, and were in their stands by 6:00am, ready for the sunrise. A total of two deer were harvested on day one, and later that evening everyone relaxed, shared stories, and dined on baked pasta and garlic bread, kindly provided by one of the local neighbors. The second day brought more beautiful weather and even greater success, as four more deer were harvested. After the evening hunt and another fantastic dinner, the deer were cleaned and the Heroes, Hosts, and guides spent time talking about their time at DoubleCreek Lodge over the past few days. Our sincere thanks to Dennis Reynolds and Shelley Cohen for continuing to raise the bar each year on an already stellar event. Additional gratitude to the local volunteers, guides, and donors who go above and beyond to make this event possible for our Heroes. Special recognition and appreciation to WWIA Guide Jason Gaudette for his support and assistance throughout this memorable excursion.

"What an awesome experience! The property is so well managed and is absolutely gorgeous! It was only outdone by the hospitality of Mr. Dennis and Ms. Shelley! Between the accommodations, the friendly help, the food, I honestly could not pick one thing that made this experience so great. I could easily see the amount of time, work and effort that the Hosts put in to set up this experience. Truly stunned, amazed and appreciative of all the effort that went into this hunt. Jason, our Guide was truly second to none! Thanks everyone so much!"

B'LASTER 2020 Walleye Fall Brawl

November 30  Mercer, OH

We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the B'LASTER 2020 Walleye Fall Brawl for their recent fundraising donation of $10,000 to WWIA. This incredibly generous donation will directly support WWIA’s 10th Annual Lake Erie Trophy Walleye Fishing Event in Ashtabula, Ohio in 2021. WWIA Founder and CEO, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) John J. McDaniel was honored to attend the official tournament check presentation ceremony and received the donation from event founder, Frank Murphy.

The "Fall Brawl" as it is known, ran for six weeks from October 16th through November 29th, and is proudly celebrating its tenth year of hosting the biggest fishing event of its kind in the world. What began as a few friends getting together to fish in the fall with a few dollars and donations thrown into the pot, has now grown to over 12,000 participants from 33 states, gathering to fish the Ohio waters of Lake Erie in search of the biggest walleye. There are now dozens of incredible sponsors with prizes totaling almost $400,000. The event has become so popular, they have now included a kids' division, encouraging youth to disconnect from technology for a bit while connecting with their friends and family in the great outdoors. The Fall Brawl helps provide revenue for local and state businesses, and generously supports charities like WWIA as well as local animal shelters, and food banks.

Special thanks to Frank and Diana Murphy, Susan Alber, and the entire team of Fall Brawl organizers and volunteers, Craig Lewis of Erie Outfitters, the amazing sponsors, including: B’laster Corporation, Warrior Boats, Mercury Marine, Hewescraft Boats, Honda Marine, Lakewood Products, Cisco Fishing Systems, Lowrance/Simrad, and WJ Miller Builders. Additional thanks to all the event participants for your thoughtful donations, and congratulations to the winners! We truly appreciate everyone's outstanding patriotism and support of WWIA and our Heroes. To learn more about the B'LASTER Walleye Fall Brawl, please visit them at www.lakeeriefishingderby.com or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WalleyeFallBrawl. 

Giving Tuesday

December 1 

We would like to thank everyone who generously donated to WWIA on Giving Tuesday (December 1, 2020). Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have experienced a form of self-isolation as we attempt to adjust to a new “normal” in our daily lives. For our combat-wounded Heroes, this is just another layer to the challenges they face in their healing journey. Despite the challenges we have faced throughout this last year, WWIA continues to fund missions and send Heroes on world-class outdoor sporting events across the country, connecting them with their fellow Purple Heart recipients, and getting them in the great outdoors! We wouldn’t be able to do this without our outstanding supporters. Thank you once again for giving back to those who have selflessly served and sacrificed to protect our country and preserve our freedoms! We appreciate your patriotism and faithful support!

Thank You For Your Thoughtful Support!

The 2020 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) has officially concluded, and we would like to express our sincere appreciation to everyone that made a pledge to WWIA through their CFC selection. CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign and the pledges and contributions received help non-profits like WWIA continue the work we are doing to assist in the healing and restoration of our Heroes. We are honored and grateful for your support and thank you for partnering with us to bring honor, connection, and healing to our combat-wounded veterans. THANK YOU!

Order from Ammo.com and Help Our Heroes!

When it comes time to order your ammunition, please consider ordering from Ammo.com. Ammo.com has partnered with WWIA, so whenever you purchase your ammo from them, they graciously donate 1% of your entire purchase back to the Foundation.  Ammo.com has donated an incredible $15,498 since 2019 through their Freedom Fighter program!  All you have to do is select WWIA as your preferred “Freedom Fighter” option from the drop-down menu at checkout. And right now, you can also save $20 off any order of $200 or more! Simply click HERE to get started and find out more information. Our sincere thanks to Ammo.com for their tremendous support and to everyone who chose WWIA as their "Freedom Fighter" designation when ordering previously. We are honored by your support of WWIA and our Heroes and applaud your outstanding patriotism!

Share Your WWIA Experience With Others!

WWIA is honored to have been rated a top-rated nonprofit in 2020! Thank you to everyone who took time to share your experience and feedback to help us achieve this wonderful honor over the past 6 years! Would you help us kick off 2021 by leaving us a review and sharing your thoughts about your own WWIA experience? We sincerely appreciate your support of WWIA & our Purple Heart Heroes. Click HERE to share your own WWIA story and to read what others have had to say. Thank you!

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You can help support WWIA whenever you shop at Amazon through the Amazon Smile program! Simply click HERE to be taken to the Amazon Smile page, select Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation as your preferred charity; and anytime you shop at Amazon a portion of your purchase will go to support WWIA and our Purple Heart Heroes! Be sure to tell others, as it's a simple way to support us while shopping.

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Employer Charitable Giving Opportunities!

Many companies offer volunteer grants, gifts, and matching donations. You may work for one or know someone who does. To find out what philanthropic opportunities your employer may have, contact your company's HR department to see how you can help support WWIA and add them as a qualifying charity to your organization. If you know someone who works for one of the companies listed above, let them know about the mission of WWIA, so we can educate others about what we do and the differences we are making. Together, we can continue changing hearts and lives as we bring healing and restoration to our Purple Heart Heroes. Thank you for your faithful support!

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