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Monday, March 18, 2013

Riding a WLA across the USA for the Wounded Warrior Project.

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https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/group-fundraising/wla45solo/

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

A special Auto Week issue this past week had incredible features covering the wounded military vets and how they are coping with lost limbs and driving

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http://www2.operationcomfort.org/

in San Antonio near Brooke Army Medical Center, Automotivation is a program that helps restore the spirits and skills of wounded American military members by getting them back into the garage and into an environment where they can reconnect with their automotive passions.

Created in 2006 by founder Janis Roznowski and her team at Operation Comfort, a nonprofit group that supports wounded military members, retired Army Sgt. Chris Leverkuhn runs the program and knows about cars, pain and healing. An avid wrench-turner as a teen Indiana, he joined the Army in 2003 and deployed to Iraq. In 2004, he was hit by a roadside bomb while driving a fuel truck and became one of the war's early amputees, losing his right leg below the knee while sustaining multiple burns.

This year, the program was forced to move unexpectedly from its previous donated shop. The group hopes to find a permanent home in a former General Motors warehouse in San Antonio if the funds can be raised to purchase the building and equipment donations are secured. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has stepped up to lead the fundraising drive within the automotive industry. Sherwin-Williams has joined to help with the shop layout.

Read more http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120731/CARNEWS01/120739978

Operation Comfort was started by Janis Roznowski, an American Airlines flight attendant who was part of a team transporting soldiers to and from the Middle East. Janis says, "Having had the great experience of being in the presence of some of the bravest men and women I have eve met, makes me realize that we can never do enough for them. I believe that our military men and women are truly our nation’s National Treasure. Now that they are wounded, we must do what we can for them."
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All of Keselowski's passengers had been instructed to clap their hands and say their names, to help with the editing of the in-car video that they'd get a copy of.

“Clap your hands and say your name loud, and we'll get going!” Keselowski said.

A brief pause. “I, uh, only have one hand,” Galloway said. Immediately, a crewman and Keselowski both held a hand up for Galloway to clap, and they were off for a 180-mph ride.

Galloway, an Army sergeant, was in Iraq on his second tour of duty in 2005. In the southern part of Baghdad, his Humvee ran over a trip wire, and an explosive device sent the Humvee into a canal, on its side, with Galloway unconscious. He lost his left arm and his left leg.

But on this weekend, Galloway and a half-dozen other wounded warriors not only got a ride around Talladega with Keselowski or Dodge teammate Parker Kligerman, they were at the track for the race, hosted like VIPs. “Instead of celebrating and having fun, he's back here on Monday to be with us,” Galloway said. “It's hard to express how much we appreciate that.”

Families were included, and those getting the ride around the track included one other person each wounded vet selected.

Race 2 Recovery is funded by Keselowski's Checkered Flag Foundation, which he started in 2010. It is dedicated largely to helping former military members in need. The program carries two Penske Dodges, outfitted with the latest speed and safety equipment, to give rides to wounded warriors selected by area Veterans Affairs offices. There are donors, and Penske Racing supplied the cars, but a lot of the funding comes out of Keselowski's pocket.

Besides Talladega, the Race 2 Recovery program hosts veterans for three-day programs at Michigan, Charlotte, Richmond and, in August, at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120711/NASCAR01/120719964

I'm renewing my subscription (that I just started to see if I'd like this magazine, and I do!) because they ran this special issue with these two articles, plus a couple others. Nuf said?

CNN did a story about the Race 2 Recovery program that Keselowski has, and with more info...

his foundation, run by former Navy Lt. Andrea Ross, work with local Veterans Affairs hospitals to bring vets and their families to the track for a VIP experience.

Hospital staff recommends the honorees -- many amputees or in wheelchairs -- as either deserving of special praise or being in need of a morale boost.

"A lot of our honorees haven't been out of the house in quite some time. So it's a great way to get them out and get them on their feet," Keselowski says.

The highlight of the program happens after the race's final lap. When the grandstands empty out and race crews have headed home, Keselowski gets back behind the wheel for an extra day to give his honorees a once-in-a-lifetime experience -- a high-speed joy ride around the track.

He gets help from his Penske Racing teammate Parker Kligerman. Kligerman drives a second car for honorees' family members who also might feel the need for speed.

"I hope they take a glimpse of what we do but almost at the same time a glimpse of getting away from some tumultuous experience they've had as a veteran of war," Kligerman says. "And hopefully racing is something that they can become a fan of through this experience and have something to look forward to week in and week out."

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/25/us/impact-nascar-keselowski-foundation/index.html

Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation was incorporated in late July of 2010 and received its 501(c)(3) status a few short months later. The Foundation strives to support those individuals who have sacrificed greatly for America, including military members, veterans, first-responders and their families, among others.

Since its inception, CFF has hosted or participated in events with the Wounded Warrior Project, the Armed Forces Foundation, The Paralyzed Veterans of America, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, the Detroit F.I.R.E. benefit team and the federal Veterans Administration.

We will continue to aggressively seek out organizations and individuals who support America’s heroes and recognize them and their families for the sacrifices they’ve made through grants, special events and more. For more information, or to volunteer to help the CFF at events, please send a detailed e-mail info@checkeredflagfoundation.org expressing your needs or interests.

http://checkeredflagfoundation.org/Checkered_Flag_Foundation/Welcome.html

If you know of a story that needs some additional word spread to let people know, like these two, send it my way jbohjkl@yahoo.com . If you know of a program, association, club, or business that helps out the US military vets that didn't come back from the war with all the body parts that they brought to it... I want to let the other readers know about these good people, programs, etc etc. So email me about them too! jbohjkl@yahoo.com

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Soldier Ride is happening on March 24 2012 here in San Diego, your chance to ride with wounded soldiers as they get the message out about their recovery from Iraq / Afghanistan damage

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Soldier Ride is a WWP initiative that provides rehabilitative cycling opportunities across the country to help wounded warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for the public to participate in a cycling event that honors the men and women of our military who sacrificed so much. Soldier Ride offers the public a chance to ride alongside as our warriors promote their positive message of recovery. The event raises funds for WWP programs and initiatives that ensure this generation of wounded warriors is the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded warriors in our nation’s history.

this is a fundraiser for the Wounded Warrior Project, registration is $50, then you have to raise $125

Registration Information for Riders:
Registration fee: $50
It is each rider's responsibility to raise $125 in donations by April 24.
Note: the credit card provided at registration will only be charged the balance due if we have not received $125 in donations by April 24.

Registration Includes:
Registration for Soldier Ride
Your own fundraising website
WWP's 2011 Soldier Ride National Tour T-shirt

For the rest of the info: http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1000465

Saturday, April 3, 2010

car show for Wounded Warriors (Navy Hospital Balboa, San Diego) active duty recovering from Afghanistan and Iraq war inflicted wounds

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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

San Diego Gulls suit up again! Wounded Warrior Project charity game fundraiser Saturday October 3rd at the Sports Arena

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Get tickets now and catch another Gulls game! The Gulls play against San Diego military members who've been hockey players.

I've been to a couple, and they are great! The San Diego Gulls weren't a NHL team, but they were the best in their league, and won the Taylor Cup 5 of 8 possible times! Try and find another team in any sport that were that good.

http://www.sandiegoarena.com/event.php?eoid=234 for tickets and a bit more about the game. Also listen to the interview that BJ MacPherson and Martin St. Amour (former players and co-coaches) did on the Dave Shelly and Chainsaw show on Sept 22nd (yesterday) http://www.dscshow.com/pages/dscondemand.html#tuesday 7am part 2 and 8am part 1

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Wounded Warrior Project fundraiser in Brooklyn

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Forgotten Championship Wrestling comes back to Brooklyn to raise monies and awareness for our Nations Heroes, Wounded Warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Special guests and wrestling stars will be present such as former WWE Heavyweight Champion the IRON SHIEK
New York's own indoor lacrosse pro team the Titans "Sirens" will also be at the event to sign photos and take pictures.
The "Hawaiian Tropic Zone Models" return to FCW.
A 50/50 raffle and free gift to all ticket holders.
Wounded Warriors will also be present at the event.

Friday, May 01, 2009
Time- 8:00 to 11:00PM
Location- Brooklyn Masonic Temple 317 Clermont Avenue at Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Ticket Price-$23.50, at door $30.00, VIP seating for $50.00 which includes Dinner with the IRON SHIEK
To purchase tickets please visit our Website at http://www.fcwrestling.net/
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/59337
SUBWAY TO EVENT: F train to Smith and 9th st. Transfer to the G final stop Clinton Washington ave. Walk up one block to Clermont ave. Masonic building on corner. A train to Hoyt -Schermerhorn transfer to the G take to Clinton Washington ave. Walk up one block to Clermont ave. Masonic building on corner.

Tony Ntellas
Field Service Coordinator
WWP
Office Phone is 212-629-8881
Fax is 212-629-8885
Cell is 386-867-1955
tntellas@woundedwarriorproject.org
WWP Website: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/
WWP Alumni Website:
http://alumni.woundedwarriorproject.org/
"Honoring and Empowering Wounded Warriors"

Sunday, April 12, 2009

I interrupt this car show series of posts for an incredible song and video.

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http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2006/11/nov-11-happy-veterans-day-fellow-vets.html will give a bit of info on one of the reasons I started this blog.

To see if the Wounded Warrior Project will have events in your neck of the woods, check https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/component/option,com_jcalpro/Itemid,999/extmode,cat/cat_id,1/

There are a variety of cool things all over America that are part of the WWP,
like a biker traversing the planet and raising funds for WWP, http://www.ridingourworld.com/The%20route.html
a tailgate party at the blue and gold game in Annapolis, http://www.gomids.com/tailgate/2009/2009Tailgate.htm
marathons and half marathons / run walks,
golf tournaments and caddy for a celeb fundraisers,

the Florida American Legion (motorbike) Riders poker run, http://www.alr316.org/
the Veterans ride in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado, http://www.brianwess.com/VeteransRide
Fort Campbell (been there) Enlisted Spouses' Club dine with a hero, http://www.101stesc.net/dine_with_a_hero
the Georgia Rock Rods "Wheelin for Warriors" Rock Ride
http://georgiarockrods.com/
The Harley ride past ground zero fundraiser of Bergen Co. Harley,
http://www.bergenharleydavidson.com/event_detail.asp?event=342058
Atv rides in New Hapshire, Bike rides in Manhatten,
And an attempt to get a record number of Corvettes on the deck of the USS Lexington near Corpus Christi Texas,
http://www.vettesandjetsonthelex.org/

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