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The Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a nonprofit organization that helps injured veterans. The WWP helps with mental issues, physical rehabilitation, career counseling, and many more helpful activities. The WWP was originally created by John Melia, a veteran, who had been severely injured in a helicopter crash in Somalia in 1993. Over 100,00 Wounded Warriors have been a part of a the recovery system. The Wounded Warrior Project has also helped over 25,000 family members of Wounded Warriors. 70 percent of donations go directly to programs that support the wellness of Wounded Warriors. Did you know that part of your donations also go to public awareness and teaching kids about the wounded warriors? In 2016, over 213 million dollars went directly
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