My Nonprofit Reviews

My local VFW Post 8726, located in the Finger Lakes region of New York, just hosted the annual Wounded Warriors in Action (WWIA) Foundation - Whitetail Deer Hunt for the sixth consecutive year. Our own generous VFW Vietnam veteran hosted the Purple Hearts at his private residence with WWIA Purple Heart guide Dan Berryman, and our VFW Commander, and other VFW officer.

Everyone was able to relax and comfortably sit with each other to discuss life, share valuable information about medical and mental health care, other Purple Heart support organizations they have interacted with, and positive turning points in their lives after they received their Purple Heart.

In 2003, I was active-duty Army when I was deployed to Iraq. Volunteering my time to support organizations like my local VFW and WWIA is a wonderful way to stay connected with fellow vets. During this event, I volunteered to help at the house and was able to see firsthand how organizations like the WWIA provide therapeutic support through sporting events.

When I called the WWIA to provide positive feedback from my personal experience supporting the event, I became emotional. I did not expect it to impact me the way it did, and believe it was a moving and memorable experience for all our VFW and Auxiliary members that provided support.

I highly encourage anyone thinking of applying as a Purple Heart for a WWIA event, or to be a part of the event by supporting as a sponsor, host, or donor to DO IT! It is a positive and life-changing experience for all involved!