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Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride to White House

For the fifth straight year, wounded warriors will be welcomed by the White House as Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride comes to Washington, D.C. President Obama will visit with thirty warriors and their guests today, in advance of the official Soldier Ride events on Friday and Saturday.

“The recognition from our Commander-In-Chief for these men and women is beyond measure and we thank President Obama immensely for welcoming these warriors to our nation’s capitol,” said Steve Nardizzi, Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Project. “The President and First Lady believe very strongly in supporting our military families, and we are honored to be invited by them.”

This event follows another ride with former President George W. Bush, who hosted the Warrior 100k Mountain Bike ride at Lajitas Golf Resort near Big Bend National Park. The other VIPs were wounded warriors from OIF and OEF.

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NFL Stars to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with Wounded Warriors

There is an old question, why climb a mountain? The answer has typically been, “because it is there.” But for the Wounded Warriors Project climbing a mountain will mean so much more. Having served in uniform for our country, it is our military veterans that our warriors, our heroes.

And to show their appreciation for what the soldiers have done, former NFL players Ken Huff and Joe Demielleure will join several wounded warriors and head to Africa to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro as part of a 10-day expedition called the Boots and Cleats on the Summit Experience. From New York City to Tanzania, Africa, the group will take part in a seven-day climb of Africa’s highest peak. This professionally-guided trek approaches Kilimanjaro from the south along the Machame Route, through dense tropical rainforest all the way up to the mighty snow-capped summit at 19,341ft for simply breathtaking views from the roof of Africa. Continue reading NFL Stars to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with Wounded Warriors

Wounded Warriors Rehab With Nintendo Wii

Wounded Warrior Project Rehabbing the Troops

We can never say thank you enough to our men and women in uniform who serve overseas, often in dangerous and hostile regions. Sadly our thanks are not nearly enough, and this is especially true to those soldiers who have been wounded in the line of duty. Fortunately there are programs to help, including the newly announced Rehabbing with the Troops from the Wounded Warrior Project. This project has a simple goal, to create a virtual community, called the Wounded Warrior Arena, in which soldiers can find common ground and a mutual understanding while working on their physical rehabilitation and emotional well-being.

This partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project and the USO, and sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance, resulted in Pro vs. GI Joe creating Rehabbing the Troops, which uses the concept of connecting pros and troops through video games. These include workouts with the Nintendo Wii while professional athletes act as the trainers. This project will run through the summer season, with pro trainers from the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints.

The 10-week season will conclude in New Orleans on August 21. Troops will complete their final workout, receive, receive awards at an AFI-sponsored luncheon and then get to watch the New Orleans Saints pre-season home opening game at the Louisiana Superdome.

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