Regarding the question of donations and events, we do permit fundraisers that are shooting- and gun-related, such as gun raffles, shooting competitions, etc., and we’re incredibly appreciative of those who are willing to give their time to host or participate in an event. Likewise, we gratefully accept donations from companies and individuals connected with the gun industry.
As indicated above, we know that hunting and shooting sporting events can be very therapeutic for many of the Wounded Warriors we serve, and we’re happy to work with the community to make these types of events available to our Alumni. Hunting and shooting sport enthusiasts are an incredibly supportive and generous community, and we’ve been honored by how often folks have opened their land and homes, and volunteered their time to make these types of events possible for our Alumni. We’re so sorry if it seemed that we didn’t appreciate that support with our confusing communication of a business decision. It certainly wasn’t our intention!
I hope this post provides some clarity and helps answer some questions. We welcome the opportunity to have a warrior on Gun Talk Radio to discuss how hunting or events of the like have supported their recovery. We responded too quickly to his request and should have delved a bit deeper.
Note the “WE PERMIT”… (underline/italic mine)
Well, too bad, so sad, but you’ve been outed for what your group really believes, and there is no stuffing that genie back in the bottle…
Recommended alternatives-
Texas Honor Ride
Soldier’s Angels
Task Force Dagger
Patriot Guard
Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas
Honoring American Veterans Afield (HAVA)
Nuff said…
“We want your money but we don’t want to be seen with you.”
Alan beat me to it.
That’s not what they said back when I ran the fundraiser on the blog for Wounded Warriors. They were quite explicit then… NOTHING gun related. I decided to say screw it, and ran it anyway. I wasn’t going to be swayed by whatever idiot wrote their web content.
Alan/Rev- Yep
Carteach- I wasn’t aware (my fault), but I WILL NOT put up with hypocrisy… PERIOD…
Yeah, we are such nice people doing such noble work you should just applaud, give us money, and then go away. What bites is the impact on the wounded warriors. Once again, the REMF crowd forgets their mission. It is not about them and their values.
Yup Alan nailed it. If they permit it, why wouldn’t they accept free publicity. The only answer is exactly what Alan said.
Made the change, Bro!
What maroons!
gfa
Don’t know squat about WWP.
I’ve always contributed to Soldiers Angels.
BZ
Ain’t nothin’ quite like shitting in your own nest, is there WWP?
Asshats.
WSF- Yep, suckered again… sigh
MM- Point!
gfa- To put it politely!
BZ- Concur!
Snigs- Yep…
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“We permit?” Dig the hole a little deeper, why don’t you? Yeesh.
Hell with them. They do not want my money; I am more than happy to give it to an organization that is actually thankful. Easy peasy.
I think Wounded Wear is good too.
This is epic marketing fail. The firs rule of marketing is “don’t alienate your target demographic.” The only thing that makes sense is that they don’t know who their target demographic is.
That HAVA group looks interesting.
PH- Yep x2
Linoge- Agree!
Agirl- I’m not familiar with that one!
BP- OR they think they are too big to worry…
MSgt- Yes it does… I’m going to look further into that one.
They stink fingered their organization for me.
They must have hired Jim Zumbo to write their apology.
Gerry
Gerry- Probably…
First of all, thank you NFO for your service. I am sure this is a a topic near to you in ways those of us who never served can’t approach.
I also started a list of some other vet’s charities worthy of support if WWP is too embarrassed to be seen in public with us.
http://titleundecided.com/the_blog/2012/11/14/i-did-did-you/