Want to attend a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) event? Below you will find a number of events you can register to attend. Please understand space may be limited and attendees will be selected at random. Those selected will receive confirmation. Attendees will be responsible for their own travel and accommodations unless otherwise communicated in the event description below. Select an event by state: ★ Alumni Only ★ Alumni and One Guest ★ Alumni and Guests ★ Alumni and Family Members ★ Family Members Only A rested, relaxed, and happy support system benefits all involved. If you are an Alumnus and have a person you rely on for support and encouragement please urge them to register for the WWP Family Support program. We can provide your loved one (a spouse, sibling, parent, etc.) with informational resources, a listening ear, and the opportunity to take a break and be with others who share similar experiences. They can register today by clicking here. Alumni Only MAR - NOV Ongoing Dates Run 2 Somewhere - Southeast Region Fact: One billion pairs of running shoes are sold worldwide each year. Fact: Running burns 50 percent more calories than walking. Fact: You want to be a runner but youre not sure how to start. Nailed it. WWP is here to help you start running alongside your fellow WWP Alumni as part of the Run 2 Somewhere team. Those selected will receive coaching and assistance on training runs with the ultimate goal of running a marathon in the fall. With safe, proper training and motivated coaching, WWP will support you in becoming the runner you’ve always wanted to be. Fact: The oldest person to finish a marathon didnt start running until the age of 89. Its never too late for a new beginning! Click HERE to apply. Alumni and Guest MAR 18 TUE 7 - 9 pm Indoor Rock Climbing - Nashville, TN Mountaineers, O mountaineers! Whitman may not have been a climber, but he would have been if he went to this event! Join your fellow WWP Alumni for an introductory rock climbing class that will teach you safe and proper climbing techniques. Next month we will do an outdoor climbing option and you must attend at least one indoor event to be eligible to participate. Click HERE to apply. MAR 19 WED 7 - 9 pm Cosmic Bowling - Louisville, KY Be you an expert who flirts with a 300, a beginner who spends most of the time in the gutter, or anyone in between, cosmic bowling will change the game for everyone! Join your fellow WWP Alumni, guests, and children for a spaced-out night of strikes, spares, and memories under the neon glow of the cosmos. This is a great chance to socialize while showcasing your bowling skills. Click HERE to apply. MAR 31 MON 7:30 - 10 pm Cher Live in Concert - Nashville, TN Timeless, unpredictable, and absolutely untamable artist Cher once said that unless youre ready to look foolish, youll never have the possibility of being great. Since the days of Sonny & Cher to her successful solo career, Cher has kept people guessing through her style, her songs, and her skin. Dont miss your opportunity to check out a legend live in concert in the music capital of United States! Click HERE to apply. MAR 25 TUE 7 – 9:30 pm Predators vs. Avalanche Hockey - Nashville, TN Whats the difference between a boxing match and a hockey game? In hockey the fights are real. Join fellow WWP Alumni and families for the chance to catch Craig Smith, Mike Fisher, and Shea Weber as they Predator charge against the Colorado Avalanche in the fastest game on two skates. This event is a great way to catch some on-your-feet action while meeting fellow Warriors and families living in your area. Participants will receive complimentary tickets and dinner so bring your appetite for both food and fun! Click HERE to apply. APR 6 SUN 12:30 - 5 pm Royals Baseball & WWP Brief - Kansas City, MO When former pro baseball player Jimmy Piersall decided to celebrate his one hundredth homerun by running around the bases backwards, everyone was amused but the coach who promptly gave him a pink slip for pulling such a stunt. When it comes to baseball, anything can happen and the Kansas City Royals want you and a guest cheering them onto greatness against the Chicago White Sox! Participants will receive a WWP Program Brief prior to the game so this is a great opportunity to bring either another WWP Alumni or a guest who hasnt been involved with WWP before. Game attendees will receive complimentary tickets and access to an All-Star Suite complete with food and beverage. Please note that guests must be over 18 to attend. Click HERE to apply. Alumni and Guests MAR MULTIPLE DATES Running Events - Multiple Locations Whether youre a novice runner looking to add your first notch on the racing belt or a seasoned interloper looking to add some fun to your usual run, the short-distance race is the perfect way for runners of all experience levels to score a personal victory. Join your fellow WWP Alumni and guests for a race that benefits both a good cause and your body, too! Consult the list below and apply to one or multiple events today. Take Steps for Kids 5K - St. Louis, MO Saturday, March 22 5 - 7 pm Click HERE to apply The Color Run Nashville - Nashville, TN Saturday, March 29 9 am - Noon Click HERE to apply We Got Your 6.2! 10K Race for Veteran - St. Louis, MO Sunday, March 30 9 am - Noon Click HERE to apply MAR MULTIPLE DATES Sporting Kansas City Soccer Game - Kansas City, KS When it comes to soccer, its popularity is proven with numbers: 24 million Americans play soccer, 30% of American households contain someone who plays, and there are over 4.2 million players registered with U.S. Soccer. Convinced, yet? WWP Alumni and three guests will be afforded the opportunity to attend one of the below Sporting Kansas City Soccer Games. Participants will be offered the unique chance to be honored on the field and then escorted to their seats to watch the game. Do not miss out on the chance to score your seats for a Kansas City Soccer Game. Saturday, April 19 @ 6 - 9 pm Click HERE to apply Tuesday, May 27 @ 6 - 9 pm Click HERE to apply Alumni and Family Members APR WED 2 8 am - 3 pm Warriors to Work Empowerment Workshop - Nashville, TN For many working people, 3 pm on Sunday is the worst time of the week because it means that another 40-hour trek through occupational misery is in store. Whether its working on cars or graphic design, a job doesnt feel like a job when you truly love what you do. Join fellow WWP Alumni and family members for strategy session involving representatives from Ajilon, Aerotek, Ruffin Consulting, and Plumlee & Associates. Well discuss ways you can optimize your search for positions in a variety of industries and how to leverage the power of professional recruiters. Participants will receive complimentary lunch and this is a great way to meet other WWP Alumni and family members in your area. Click HERE to apply. APR - JUN WEEKLY Various Times Introduction to Computer Technology Course - Online Back in the fifties when Star Trek first aired, fans were dazzled with gizmos and gadgets they never imagined would materialize. Now most of that space age technology is part of our everyday lives due to the advancement of computers. With the continuous spread of computers in a vast array of arenas, we cant afford to get left behind in the analog age by not knowing how to use these machines to their maximum capacity. WWP is offering Warriors and Family Support members an eight-week online course that will cover the fundamentals of personal computer use and IT career exploration. This course will also pave the way for participants to take more advanced IT classes leading to network or security certifications. Kick up your computer cred by participating in one of the below opportunities. Mon, April 7 - Mon, June 16 @ 1 - 4 pm Click HERE to apply Tue, April 8 - Tue, June 17 @ 1 - 4 pm Click HERE to apply Wed, April 9 - Wed, June 18 @ 9 am - Noon Click HERE to apply Thu, April 10 - Thu, June 19 @ 1 - 4 pm Click HERE to apply Family Members Only MAR MULTIPLE DATES 9 am - 1 pm Family Support Rejuvenation Days - Multiple Locations Lone Man, a famous Teton Sioux Chief, once said, I have seen that in any great undertaking it is not enough for a man to depend simply upon himself. Get away with other family members who support a WWP Alumni for a day of rejuvenation, relaxation, and a much-needed break from the every day and extraordinary trials of life. Spa treatments will include a massage, mani/pedi, facial treatment, and more! You do so much good for others — do something good for yourself for a change! Please note, these events are not for Alumni or children. Kirkwood, MO Friday, March 21 Click HERE to apply Springfield, MO Friday, March 28 Click HERE to apply
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 04:06:07 +0000
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