Wounded Warrior Project Helps Heroes

The Tin Roof in Nashville Tennessee - June during CMA Fest - a benefit with several songwriters and entertainers. The benefit was for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that on several fronts is dedicated to making a difference for wounded soldiers.

There is the Warriors to Work program that helps veterans find employment and Project Odyssey helps those transitioning from deployment to "real life", especially those with PTSD. There's legislative sections that keeps on top of issues that can affect veterans health issues. There's coping services available for wounded warriors.

On many fronts the Wounded Warrior Project has been there for soldiers adjusting to life back at home. Whether it's a songwriters night or a concert or auctions or raffles the money raised for the Wounded Warrior Project goes to helping soldiers in need. There is no better way to get inspired than listening to some of their stories.

Many of these are soldiers who don't ask for help despite needing it. Soldiers at veterans hospitals with life altering injuries don't ask for a whole lot, but it doesn't mean that help isn't needed.

The Wounded Warrior Program assists those missing arms and legs as well as those with "unseen" injuries that are still very real. They keep an eye towards legislation in DC that can have an effect on the veteran's treatment and health. They are there to help make sure as many veterans as possible are reached.

With the help of volunteers and donations this is meeting a very real and visible need. The soldiers themselves who show up have lost much from some aspects but are there ready to give back to those who have lost more. No veteran should do without basic health care and the fact that so many do is not a good representation of quality national health care.

From a proactive standpoint as well as financing projects to actively help this is a worthwhile effort. If you get a chance to attend a WWP fundraiser go! The people you meet, the stories you hear and the lives you touch will be worth the time and effort. If there isn't one near you consider giving a little if you can. If there's someone on your list that 'has everything' consider a donation in their name. The need is ongoing and year round.

No soldier should do without. With your support and the Wounded Warrior Project they don't have to.