MISSION Statement
The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Inc.
(WWIA) serves our nation’s combat-wounded,
Purple Heart recipients by providing therapeutic
world-class outdoor adaptive sporting activities to
recognize and honor their service and sacrifice,
encourage independence and connections with
communities, and promote healing and wellness through camaraderie and a shared passion for the great outdoors.
Since our inception in 2007, WWIA is committed to providing world-class outdoor therapeutic, adaptive sporting opportunities, chiefly hunting and fishing excursions to assist our combat-wounded Veterans in recovering mentally, physically, and spiritually from their wartime experiences. We connect them with their fellow Heroes, the great outdoors, and communities who honor their service and the sacrifices they’ve made.
Serving America’s Heroes Across North America
WWIA has proudly served and re-served thousands of Purple Heart recipients, from every state in the U.S., providing all-expense paid outdoor sporting adventures to approximately 150 to 200 Heroes Veterans annually.
These aren’t just events—they’re life-changing experiences. Support healing that strengthens spirit, confidence, and camaraderie for America’s combat-wounded veterans.
WWIA events from Alaska to Tennessee take Heroes from pain to purpose. Join us—your support helps turn dreams into healing journeys.
Top-rated and trusted. WWIA delivers unmatched results for our Heroes. Get involved with the top-performing veteran support organization today.
Wounded Warrior Testimonials
Read more testimonials from combat-wounded Veterans to see how WWIA events have brought healing and lasting change to their lives.
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🇺🇸💜 ANOTHER INCREDIBLE YEAR IN SOUTHERN VERMONT! 💜🇺🇸
Please join us in celebrating and thanking the remarkable WWIA Southern Vermont Chapter and their incredible community of Patriots who once again came together in a BIG way for America’s combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes! 👏🔥
The Annual WWIA Southern Vermont Chapter Banquet Dinner & Fundraiser was held Saturday, September 19th in Bennington, Vermont, and once again, this extraordinary community went above and beyond all expectations!
🥁 This year’s event raised an ASTONISHING $81,879.49 for WWIA and our Purple Heart Heroes! 🤯💜
This tremendous accomplishment was made possible through the generosity, dedication, and hard work of an exceptional group of sponsors, donors, volunteers, attendees, local businesses, and community members who continue to step forward in support of our Heroes and the mission of WWIA.
And the impact doesn’t stop there...
🇺🇸 Over the past 13 years, the Southern Vermont Chapter and this incredible community have now raised an astounding $731,674 for WWIA! 🇺🇸
$731,674! Let that sink in. 👏
Those dollars represent far more than a fundraising total. They represent opportunities for our combat-wounded Veterans to experience Honor, Connection, and Healing through WWIA’s therapeutic, adaptive, outdoor sporting adventures. They represent friendships formed, bonds strengthened, lives changed and saved, and Heroes reminded that their remarkable service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💜
A tremendous THANK YOU to Mike and Debi Davenport and their family for their exceptional leadership, dedication, countless hours of work, and unwavering commitment to making this event such an extraordinary success year after year. What they have helped build in Southern Vermont is truly special.
Special thanks to Jessica Kinney for her tremendous coordination, hard work, and dedication in helping bring this incredible event together. Gratitude and appreciation to WWIA Guide Tony Smith for a stellar job conducting the auction again this year; to WWIA Guide, Event Host, and Board Member Matt Brannon and his wife Candace for being part of this wonderful evening, and for taking time to address those in attendance and share a few meaningful words on behalf of WWIA and our mission. Additional thanks to WWIA team member Nichole Veesaert for her outstanding assistance and support. Everyone's efforts behind the scenes played an important role in making this year’s banquet such an outstanding success, and we are incredibly grateful for your contributions, time, and talents! 👏💜
We also extend our deepest gratitude to every sponsor, donor, volunteer, attendee, local business, and community member who contributed to this year’s success. There are simply too many wonderful people to thank individually, but please know this: each and every one of you played a part in making this possible. 🙏🇺🇸
You should stand tall and proud knowing the tremendous impact you continue to make for America’s combat-wounded Veterans. The generosity, patriotism, and heart of the Southern Vermont community continue to astound us year after year.
From all of us at WWIA — THANK YOU, WWIA Southern Vermont Chapter! You continue to raise the bar, and we are humbled, amazed, and incredibly grateful to have you standing beside our Heroes and our mission. 💜🇺🇸🔥
📅 SAVE THE DATE!
The 2027 WWIA Southern Vermont Banquet Dinner & Fundraiser will be held Saturday, September 18, 2027!
#WWIA #WWIASouthernVermontChapter #HonorConnectHeal #PurpleHeart #ThankfulThursday
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Today kicks off the 12th Annual Eagle River Muskie Chal-Lunge in Eagle River, Wisconsin! Purple Heart Warriors representing the great states of Michigan, Ohio, Connecticut, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah are en route to assemble in Eagle River to chase the elusive Muskie! We are looking forward to a couple awesome days on the River, and cannot thank those supporting this event, enough! #honorconnectheal Wounded Warriors In Action
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🎯 IF YOU'RE AROUND THE TAMPA BAY AREA, GET READY TO AIM HIGH, HAVE A BLAST, AND MAKE AN IMPACT! 💜
Get ready for an incredible day of sporting clays, camaraderie, great prizes, and an even greater cause!
🏍️ The MFC Motorcycle Club, Bay Area invites you to join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Tampa Bay Sporting Clays in Land O’ Lakes, Florida, for an exciting Sporting Clay Shoot benefiting the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA)!
Whether you’re an experienced shooter or just looking for a fun way to support our nation’s Heroes, everyone is welcome! 👊🏻
This day is about more than breaking clays. Your participation helps support WWIA’s mission of providing world-class therapeutic, adaptive, outdoor sporting adventures at no cost to combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients. These experiences bring Heroes together in the great outdoors, creating powerful opportunities for connection, camaraderie, healing, and renewed purpose. 💜
🎯 Sporting Clays
🎟️ 50/50 & Raffle Items
🏆 Great Prizes
🤝 Great People
💜 One GREAT Cause!
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Tampa Bay Sporting Clays
Land O’ Lakes, FL
🔥 Shoot. Sponsor. Volunteer. Support. There are plenty of ways to get involved and make a difference!
👉 Register online or at the door! Scan the QR code or click the link to get started: tinyurl.com/MFCclayshoot
Come spend an awesome day on the course and stand alongside a community committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of America’s Purple Heart Heroes. 💜
SHOOT FOR A CAUSE. SUPPORT OUR HEROES. MAKE AN IMPACT. 🎯👊🏻🏍️
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The 2019 3rd Annual Great Creek Turkey Hunt in Alberta, Virginia was a remarkable and unforgettable time for our Heroes. On this Warrior Wednesday, we recognize and honor our combat-wounded Veterans and thank them for their tremendous service and sacrifice.
#WWIA #WarriorWednesday #honorconnectheal #Sports4Vets #woundedwarriorsinaction
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💜 Here’s a powerful testimonial that speaks to the lasting impact of camaraderie, connection, community, and the healing power of the great outdoors our Heroes experience on WWIA events. These are the moments and relationships that stay with our Heroes long after the adventure ends.
#WWIA #TestimonialTuesday #HonorConnectHeal #PurpleHeartHeroes #WoundedWarriorsInAction
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⛳️🇺🇸 What an AMAZING day at the 25th Annual Bob Lord Veterans Golf Outing at Indian Valley Country Club in Telford, Pennsylvania! 🎉
For 25 incredible years, Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Bob Lord, along with an extraordinary team of friends, sponsors, supporters, and community members, has brought people together for a day of fun, fellowship, and fundraising in support of our nation’s Veterans. 💜
WWIA Guide Gabe Fierros and WWIA Major Gifts Officer Denis Spizuoco were proud to be on hand to enjoy the festivities, connect with everyone in attendance, and share the tremendous impact and results the mission of WWIA is having in the lives of our combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes. 🇺🇸
WWIA is incredibly grateful to once again be a beneficiary of this outstanding event, with support from the outing helping make the 13th Annual Central Pennsylvania Cast & Blast possible.
👏 A huge THANK YOU to Bob Lord, his entire team, Indian Valley Country Club, the generous sponsors, volunteers, golfers, and everyone who helped make the 25th Anniversary such a memorable success!
25 years of giving back, honoring Veterans, and making a difference...that is something worth celebrating! Way to go everyone! ⛳️🇺🇸💜
#WWIA #Veterans #PurpleHeart #HonorConnectHeal #BobLordVeteransGolfOutoing
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