The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project is a partnership between Disabled Sports USA, its chapters and the Wounded Warrior Project, providing year round sports programs for severely wounded service members from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict and the Global War on Terrorism.  Thirty-seven years of experience has shown early intervention with active sports results in successful rehabilitation, leading to employment.  The “Wounded Warriors” and their family members are provided these opportunities free of charge, including transportation, lodging, adaptive equipment and individualized instruction in over a dozen different winter and summer sports.  Programs take place at sites throughout the United States of America offering Wounded Warriors the chance to re-build their lives through sports.

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a non-profit organization aimed at assisting those men and women of the United States armed forces who have been severely injured during the war on terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots around the world. Beginning at the bedside of the severely wounded, WWP provides programs and services designated to ease the burdens of these heroes and their families, aid in the recovery process and smooth the transition back to civilian life.

Founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans, Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through sports, recreation and educational programs. The organization is the nation’s largest multi-sport, multi-disability organization serving more than 60,000 people nationwide. A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, DS/USA offers sport in over 80 chapters in 35 states

United Service Organizations (USO) The mission of the USO of North Carolina is to enhance the quality of life of U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families within our geographic boundaries, and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and the supporting civilian communities.

The USO is an essential factor in the preservation of the morale of the nation’s servicemen and women. By supporting our military personnel and their families, we strive to reduce their burden, so that they may protect the freedoms that all of us enjoy. USO services affect the lives of all Americans by helping to create a strong military with high morale, as a strong military is one of our best lines of defense. Visit www.uso-nc.org

The mission of Hope for the Warriors is to enhance quality of life for US Service Members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty.  Hope for the Warriors actively seeks to ensure that the sacrifices of wounded and fallen warriors and their families are never forgotten nor their needs unmet, particularly with regard to the short and long-term care of the severely injured.  Programs include Spouse Scholarships, A Warrior’s Wish, Wounded Warrior Barracks/Support Groups, The Warrior House, and Immediate Needs Grants.  Visit www.hopeforthewarriors.org  

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