Friday, May 31, 2013

Wounded Warrior Project

Throughout May, we are honoring our past and current military personnel by donating a portion of all our sales this month to the Wounded Warrior Project. We have partnered with WWP to raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members and to help injured service members aid and assist each other.

The Wounded Warrior Project aims to "To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history" by providing emotional and physical recovery, economic relief, and engagement with other wounded warriors. WWP serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001 and their families.

"I always enjoy meeting other warriors – the connection to my brothers and sisters is like no other - it’s therapeutic and continuously helps me to adapt to civilian life and everyday struggles."
 -WWP event participant

 
The Wounded Warrior Project offers many programs to injured veterans including a Combat Stress Recovery Program, WWP Packs, Project Oddysey, Solider Rides, and a Warriors to Work program, to name a few. WWP invites you to honor and empower Wounded Warriors by becoming a proud supporter.
 
Other oppurtunities to get involved with WWP include:

Learn More About Tough Mudder: Tough Mudder, a 10- to 12-mile obstacle course challenge, proudly supports WWP. To date, Tough Mudder participants have raised more than $5 million in support of the warriors we serve. A team of Wounded Warriors carrying the WWP flag is hosted at each event, so look out for them while climbing the Berlin Walls or running the Mud Mile!

Become A WWP 8K Run Sponsor: You can join us in our efforts to honor and empower Wounded Warriors by taking advantage of sponsorship opportunities for the Wounded Warrior Project 8K Run. There are three runs coming up this fall in Jacksonville, Florida, San Antonio, Texas, and Franklin, Tennessee. Your support as a sponsor of the 2013 Wounded Warrior Project 8K Run will go a long way in helping warriors successfully transition to civilian life.

Share The Mission Online: Become an online advocate for Wounded Warriors by sharing a Facebook post, tweeting a message, or adding an image to your blog or website to show your support.

Thank A Wounded Warrior: Have you ever wanted to send a note to a Wounded Warrior to thank them for their service and sacrifice? You can now send warriors thank you cards through Facebook. Visit our Facebook page, select the card you would like to send and type your message - it’s as easy as that! The WWP Communications team will print the cards and provide them to program staff for distribution at hospitals and during WWP events.

Companies Looking To Give Back: If you’re representing a company looking to give back to WWP, we have a number of opportunities available for you. From payroll deduction to attending one of our annual gala events, we invite you to explore all your options.

Stay Up To Date: Connect with WWP on social media through Facebook and Twitter.

Kia Autosport is so greatful to all of our veterans for serving our country, and the Wounded Warrior Project for supporting their recovery. During the month of May, we are making a donation to the WWP for every car sold. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter, we will be presenting donations and notes to the WWP in Tallahassee later this week.