Wounded Warriors Refuses Donation

kaisersozei · 02-27-2012, 03:53 PM

Tobacco must be a recent addition to their policy on fundraisers--from their FAQ

Are there any fundraisers WWP does not support?
WWP fundraisers can not be sexual, political or religious in nature, and cannot be partnered with alcohol brands or the exchange of firearms. This messaging conflicts with our mind, body, and spirit approach to programs. As everyone is aware, alcohol and substance abuse have been a significant problem with segments of the Wounded Warrior population, often with deadly consequences. WWP would not be honoring and empowering Wounded Warriors if the warrior population perceived partnerships with these types of events as encouraging the use of products that contribute to that problem.

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org...rter-faqs.aspx

Brian D. · 02-27-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

Tobacco must be a recent addition to their policy on fundraisers--from their FAQ

Are there any fundraisers WWP does not support?
WWP fundraisers can not be sexual, political or religious in nature, and cannot be partnered with alcohol brands or the exchange of firearms.

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org...rter-faqs.aspx

Hmm, they have a bias against firearms too, I see. While some of the warriors the group is trying to help were perhaps injured with a gun, others perhaps used a one to save themselves from death when attacked. Firearms are not inherently evil, they are a thing, a tool.

I suppose there are a few veterans who sustained their injuries from being stabbed, or run over with a vehicle. Would that preclude WW from accepting Kershaw's or General Motors' donations?

RGD. · 02-28-2012, 11:20 PM

This is humorous to me.

Over this past weekend I participated in the Virginia State American Legion Annual Bowling Tournament held in Norfolk this year.

During the event a NASCAR jacket was raffled off with the proceeds going to - wait for it - Wounded Warriors.

I wonder if they would be accepting the donation if they knew it came from a bunch of cigar/pipe/cigarette smoking groups who gambled away $10, $20, $30 or more.

Just humorous.

So sick most days of the United States of PC.

Ron

02-27-2012, 03:53 PM	#1
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: Wounded Warriors Refuses Donation Tobacco must be a recent addition to their policy on fundraisers--from their FAQ Are there any fundraisers WWP does not support? WWP fundraisers can not be sexual, political or religious in nature, and cannot be partnered with alcohol brands or the exchange of firearms. This messaging conflicts with our mind, body, and spirit approach to programs. As everyone is aware, alcohol and substance abuse have been a significant problem with segments of the Wounded Warrior population, often with deadly consequences. WWP would not be honoring and empowering Wounded Warriors if the warrior population perceived partnerships with these types of events as encouraging the use of products that contribute to that problem. http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org...rter-faqs.aspx __________________

02-28-2012, 11:20 PM	#3
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Re: Wounded Warriors Refuses Donation This is humorous to me. Over this past weekend I participated in the Virginia State American Legion Annual Bowling Tournament held in Norfolk this year. During the event a NASCAR jacket was raffled off with the proceeds going to - wait for it - Wounded Warriors. I wonder if they would be accepting the donation if they knew it came from a bunch of cigar/pipe/cigarette smoking groups who gambled away $10, $20, $30 or more. Just humorous. So sick most days of the United States of PC. Ron