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.
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WHERE TO FIND & FOLLOW US
At a little past the half way point the South Dakota Mule deer team have been making memories and life changing experiences. The hunting had been exceptional, only bested slightly by the unforgettable family atmosphere and camp experience had by our heroes. We cant say thank you enough to the amazing group of men and women who have tirelessly made this amazing experience possible! Pictures don't even come close to painting a accurate depiction of the beauty here.
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🌟 HIDES FOR HEROES SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT: STEVE BUCK 🇺🇸🦌
Behind every great mission are great people—people who give their time, energy, resources, and heart because they believe in making a difference.
Today, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Mr. Steve Buck, a longtime friend and supporter of the Hides for Heroes team whose commitment to giving back comes from a deeply personal place. 🇺🇸
🌲 A LITTLE ABOUT STEVE
Born and raised in beautiful Wisconsin, Steve grew up with a father who loved the outdoors. Grouse and deer hunting became a shared passion, and although his family never owned hunting land, Steve remembers being blessed by generous people who allowed them access to their property over the years.
Steve also proudly served in the United States Navy, where he was stationed aboard an aircraft carrier and worked on the flight deck around jet aircraft. It was during his time in the Navy that he met the love of his life, Carol Marie. They married a year after Steve left the service and have since built a wonderful family that includes two sons and nine grandchildren.
After working at Waupaca Foundry for 34 years, Steve is now enjoying retirement—golfing, spending time in the woods, working on his food plot, and setting up deer stands for his son and grandsons. He also recently went on his first bear hunt and has a whitetail hunt in Illinois on the horizon. 🦌🌲
🇺🇸 HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH HIDES FOR HEROES?
“I started helping Dave Hintz with the Hides for Heroes project almost from the beginning. Dave and I have been friends for years. We got to know each other from work, and back in the day, he would process our deer. Dave and I always hit it off, and I feel like we had a special relationship for many reasons, so when he asked for help, there was no hesitation.”
💜 WHY IS HIDES FOR HEROES SO IMPORTANT TO YOU?
“Why I help with the Hides is because it brings a real satisfaction in knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of men and women who gave of themselves to ensure our freedom.
I was stationed on an aircraft carrier and worked the flight deck. Working around jet aircraft gave me severe ringing in my ears, and I have a 10 percent service-connected disability. When I think about the Purple Heart Veterans, I feel that I should give my monthly check to them. It’s my way of saying thank you.”
🤝 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE HIDES FOR HEROES TEAM?
“The people who help are the cream of the crop. Not only are they willing to help because they are friends with Dave, but I feel that, like me, they want to be part of something that is making a difference. It’s in our nature. It’s the American way—especially in the day and age we are living in.”
❄️ WHAT’S THE BEST—AND HARDEST—PART OF THE WORK?
“The best part of doing Hides is we all have fun with each other. No stone goes unturned. If you screw up, you’re going to hear about it! It’s all in good fun.
The elements can get kind of brutal, but you just get through it, get ’er done, and go grab a cold one. There really isn’t anything that I don’t like about it.”
❤️ WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO SOMEONE THINKING ABOUT GIVING BACK?
“I would tell someone who wants to get involved with Hides that you would never, ever regret the time and resources you spent with this cause. It’s rewarding and satisfying knowing that you helped make a difference in a Hero’s life.”
🇺🇸 Steve, we couldn’t have said it better.
Hides for Heroes is about much more than collecting hides. It’s about people coming together, rolling up their sleeves, enduring the cold, putting in the hard work, sharing plenty of laughs along the way, and turning their passion for the outdoors into something that directly supports our Nation’s combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes.
Steve Buck embodies that spirit.
We are incredibly grateful for Steve, for his service to our Nation, for the example he sets, and for the years of time, generosity, friendship, and heart he has poured into Hides for Heroes and the Heroes they support.
Thank you, Steve! We’re proud to share your story and shine a spotlight on the remarkable work you are doing with Hides for Heroes. Your example and your generosity are inspiring and appreciated! 🇺🇸💜🦌
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💥 GET READY!! A BRAND-NEW WWIA ADVENTURE IS TAKING FLIGHT IN SOUTH DAKOTA! 🇺🇸
We’re excited to announce the Inaugural Gregory South Dakota Pheasant Hunt, taking place October 9–12 in Gregory, SD!
Our Purple Heart Heroes will experience some genuine small-town South Dakota hospitality while pursuing beautiful Ringneck Pheasants across several hundred acres of prime upland habitat. 🌾 From food plots and tree groves to native grass patches, this South-Central South Dakota landscape should provide an incredible setting for a few memorable days in the field.
After the hunt, our Heroes will have a comfortable outdoor-themed lodge to call home—a great place to relax, share stories, enjoy some camaraderie, and make lasting memories together. 🇺🇸
A tremendous THANK YOU to our gracious Host, Jeremy Smith, and everyone working behind the scenes to make this inaugural event possible. We’re excited to see this newest WWIA adventure get underway!
Have an outstanding hunt, Heroes! 🌾👊🏻 🇺🇸
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👏🦆 AN INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY MAKING AN INCREDIBLE DIFFERENCE! 🇺🇸
Please join us in extending our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the incredible team at Prouty’s Bar in Interlaken, New York, owners Amber Radzik and Donald Prouty, and the remarkable members of their community who came together in support of the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) and the Seneca County Suicide Prevention Coalition.
Through two outstanding community fundraising events—a Duck Race held on August 29th and a Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk held on September 26th—friends, families, supporters, and neighbors came together around two important causes and demonstrated just how powerful a caring and committed community can be. ❤️
Thanks to their generosity and hard work, an amazing $8,550 was raised, with $4,275 donated to each organization! These funds will help support efforts to bring hope, healing, connection, and meaningful support to those who need it most while helping advance the critical work of suicide prevention.
To Amber, Donald, the entire Prouty’s Bar team, and everyone who participated, donated, volunteered, or helped make these events possible—THANK YOU! Your generosity, compassion, and commitment to making a difference are truly inspiring.
WWIA is incredibly honored and grateful for your support. It is communities like yours—and good people coming together for a greater purpose—that remind us just how much of a difference we can make for one another. 🇺🇸💜
Thank you, Prouty’s Bar and friends, for standing with our Heroes and making a lasting impact! 🙏
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Today was day 1 of the 6th annual South Dakota Mule deer hunt and to say we have some excited heroes in camp would be a disservice! This hunt is an amazing opportunity for our heroes to experience something none of them have done before. And even better they get to share camp with an amazing crew of Americans looking to share they're immense knowledge and skill with our crew. Pictures to follow of this amazing experience. As always thank you is not enough.
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💜 Make Your Giving Go Further.
Did you know you can support our combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?
🎁 A grant from your DAF is one of the simplest and most tax-efficient ways to help provide life-changing, therapeutic, adaptive outdoor sporting adventures for America's combat-wounded Veterans.
Your thoughtful generosity helps foster hope, strengthen camaraderie, and reminds our Heroes they are never alone in their journey of healing and restoration.
🤝 Recommend a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund today and help change a Veteran's tomorrow.
🔗 Learn more: wwiaf.org/waystogive
💜 Honor. Connect. Heal.
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