Tim,
Thank you so much for inviting me out. I had a grisly great time and look forward to going on more hunts in the future. It was great meeting you and the other guys.
I've been looking for a duck shotgun since I got home....
Chris Wiers
US MC CPL
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Lance Cornelius
Lance was born and raised in Easton, Missouri and spent most of his life helping his parents on the family dairy farm. His dad introduced him to hunting at the age of five, and he was hooked from then on. During the fall you can fin...
Wounded Warriors in Action
Established in 2007, the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Apollo Beach Florida. The WWIA is dedicated to serving our nation's combat wounded, Purple Heart recipients, by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities.
Our Mission
The Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation Inc. (WWIA) serves our Nation’s combat wounded Purple Heart recipients by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities as a means to recognize and honor their sacrifice, encourage independence and connections with communities, and promote healing and wellness through camaraderie and a shared passion for the outdoors.
Our Situation
The country has been at war, now, for over ten years.
As of 13 January 2013, the total number of service members Wounded in Action was 50,409 from OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and OPERATION NEW DAWN (OND). See U.S. Casualty Report
These men and women are our Nation’s most treasured asset. Hunting and fishing provide excellent opportunities to assist our wounded veterans in recovering – mentally, physically, and spiritually from their war experiences.
The WWIA Goals
- Increase Self-Reliance
- Bolster Self-Confidence
- Enjoy the Great Outdoors
- Promote Spiritual Healing and Wellness
- Instill a Sense of Belonging
Wounded veterans find peace and healing through wood turning
Daily Herald Media - Keith Uhlig
Corey Richards was in the Michigan National Guard and serving in Afghanistan in 2009 when a blast from an improvised explosive device tore into his upper body.
“I really don&rsq...
2nd Annual Salmon Barbecue Fundraiser
The Wounded Warriors in Action 2nd Annual Salmon Barbecue was a huge success! We raised a total of $8,000.00 for this fantastic charity! Thank you so much to everyone who donated. These donations will make it possible to keep holding events and giving thanks to our Purple Heart Combat Veterans! (pictured) Tosha with NW Farm Credit Services giving WWIA a $500.00 donation. Thank you so much!!
St. Croix Casino Danbury Fundraiser Nets over $9000!
"This is the largest check Wounded Warriors in Action has received from anyone in the state," said Matt Tennessen of WWIA on Saturday, June 22. "These funds will be used to benefit wounded Wisconsin soldiers or residents."
Unicorr Packing Group nets our Heroes $22,988.39!!
Unbelievable. Look at what Unicorr Packing Group in the great state of Vermont did for our heroes!
22,988.39!Led by Mike and Debi Davenport, these tremendous folks blew the lid clean off...our single most successful fund raiser in WWIA history.
Please help us thank the employees and leadership of Unicorr!! WWIA & its Heroes salute the working men and women of America!
Texas Inshore Fishing
April 25, 2014 - April 27, 2014
Kansas, Cast and Blast
April 30, 2014 - May 05, 2014
Wisconsin Cast N Blast
May 16, 2014 - May 18, 2014
BC Black Bear hunt with Skinner Creek Hunts
June 04, 2014 - June 12, 2014
