Wounded Warrior Project (1 Viewer)

[skhyatt]

Yesterday, I donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Wanted to send out a challenge to all FootballGuys to also make a donation. Whatever the amount.

 

[Gawain]

Think icon also has a worthy charity iirc.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Good cause. Dr. D also has this in his signature. I'll be making a donation.

 

[grateful zed]

i had one of their backpacks for poker outings.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Yesterday, I donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Wanted to send out a challenge to all FootballGuys to also make a donation. Whatever the amount.

Good for you, thanks bro.

Some good stories of people you are supporting with your generous contribution, your country is a better place because of people like you. 5 stars!

 

[grateful zed]

not to steal any thunder here, but we have a local group that has a similar mission. they are using adrenaline sports attempting to counteract ptsd side affects.

they are called Xsports4vets.

i was contacted a few years ago to help them out, but organization seamed a little scattered. i was going to help with some activities for them including, cycling, ski racing, disc golf, poker and maybe some ff. ive been ready to go, but my artillery commander contact wigged out and is out there, somewhere, on the bicycle i hooked him up with.

maybe these two organizations could unite somehow?

 

[[icon]]

Think icon also has a worthy charity iirc.

We reached our funding goals for 2014 but encourage donations to the these military-centric charities who were more highly rated by the AIP:Army Emergency Relief Fund (A+)

Air Force Aid Society (A+)

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (A+)

Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (A+)

Fisher House Foundaton (A+)

Armed Services YMCA of the USA (A-)

National Military Family Association (A)

 

[beer 30]

Obviously there is an epic feud going on between Dr. D & icon over these charities, I need to update my notebook one of these days.

My company is sponsoring the 8k Run Series for the Wounded Warrior Project this year as a Basecamp sponsor. Not sure if we get a nifty t-shirt or plaque but I'm always happy to see donations going to our vets, even if it's only $.58 on the dollar

 

[DaVinci]

What do I have to dump on my head?

 

[(HULK)]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

 

[SWC]

it takes a real special kind of you know what to rip on a charity that helps out military vets

 

[eoMMan]

it takes a real special kind of you know what to rip on a charity that helps out military vets

Wtf?

 

[SWC]

wounded warrior is a good charity and i do not think much of anyone who bashes it that is all that i am saying

 

[The Commish]

Obviously, I approve of any charity helping out our vets, but our government should be ashamed that such charities are necessary.

 

[eoMMan]

wounded warrior is a good charity and i do not think much of anyone who bashes it that is all that i am saying

I don't think anyone is bashing it. Questioning what percentage of funds actually goes to it's purpose isn't bashing it. This is definitely something that should be looked at when money is being donated to ANY charity, brohan.

 

[[icon]]

wounded warrior is a good charity and i do not think much of anyone who bashes it that is all that i am saying

I don't think anyone is bashing it. Questioning what percentage of funds actually goes to it's purpose isn't bashing it. This is definitely something that should be looked at when money is being donated to ANY charity, brohan.

Yep. For the record, my sig is largely shtick designed to get under DD's skin (which it's obviously been successful in that regard).... though I do genuinely think they could be more efficient with the money given to them. They're certainly a good cause... but IMO there are better options.

 

[The Commish]

wounded warrior is a good charity and i do not think much of anyone who bashes it that is all that i am saying

I don't think anyone is bashing it. Questioning what percentage of funds actually goes to it's purpose isn't bashing it. This is definitely something that should be looked at when money is being donated to ANY charity, brohan.

Yep. For the record, my sig is largely shtick designed to get under DD's skin (which it's obviously been successful in that regard).... though I do genuinely think they could be more efficient with the money given to them. They're certainly a good cause... but IMO there are better options.

Local groups are the best option for me. Every dollar I give to my VFW goes to the vets in some capacity. Whether it's to help with medical bills or put on a nice dining event in their honor etc.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

As I've said before, the only thing i#### has ever served is a plate of BBQ that he took entirely too much credit for. I on the other hand am a disabled veteran and someone who donates many hours to the wounded warrior project. I don't make claims to be on the board of directors or think I'm some super community activist because I co-commish a kickball league like i#### does. He didn't even know what the accusations were against WWP when he first decided to mock them, using this link to a far right-wing conspiracy rag that has almost exclusively ran this hate campaign against WWP. I#### of course changed his tune once he found out everyone agreed that source was at best, terrible.

WWP continues to contribute to spinal cord research, PTSD through the Combat Stress Recovery Program and several employment programs that put wounded warriors back to work. 80 percent of the $218 million dollars raised in 2013 went to programs like this.

People can make up their own minds about WWP and charities in general. WWP is supported by college football programs, MLB and many large corporations who find their efforts both fair and worthwhile. WWP is just one of several terrific veterans charities, any of which could use your time or contribution to benefit those who served this great nation.

 

[[icon]]

has to be the best trolling ROI ever over a simple sig. Going on 3 months and spilling across 2 forums of splashing around from this fish and it doesn't seem ready to spit the hook anytime soon

Props to Joe and David for giving back to charity, definitely don't want to take anything away from that. Carry on guys.

 

[butcher boy]

Someone add this to the alert thread.

 

[fred_1_15301]

has to be the best trolling ROI ever over a simple sig. Going on 3 months and spilling across 2 forums of splashing around from this fish and it doesn't seem ready to spit the hook anytime soon

Props to Joe and David for giving back to charity, definitely don't want to take anything away from that. Carry on guys.

Based on your signature, it seems like you do.

 

[butcher boy]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

I play in a Fantasy football league that has all winnings and donations go to charity. Each team picks a charity and the winner's charity of choice gets the pot. I always look up statistics of various charities I choose year in and year out because truth is some are better than others. I encourage anyone who wants to donate to a charity to research the charity first.

Below is some data on WWP. According to this, they are a very good charity in a group of very good charities helping veterans.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VAdnDKPn-Ul

 

[John Bender]

Yesterday, I donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Wanted to send out a challenge to all FootballGuys to also make a donation. Whatever the amount.

Done.

 

[dgreen]

Someone add this to the alert thread.

DD and icon going at it isn't really an alert since it never stops and spills over into dozens of threads.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

I play in a Fantasy football league that has all winnings and donations go to charity. Each team picks a charity and the winner's charity of choice gets the pot. I always look up statistics of various charities I choose year in and year out because truth is some are better than others. I encourage anyone who wants to donate to a charity to research the charity first.

Below is some data on WWP. According to this, they are a very good charity in a group of very good charities helping veterans.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VAdnDKPn-Ul

Icon has admitted that he's just trolling Dr. D. I would think there are a million ways to troll someone without spreading propaganda that could negatively impact an important charity.

 

[dickey moe]

:thumbsup:

 

[HellToupee]

wounded warrior is a good charity and i do not think much of anyone who bashes it that is all that i am saying

I don't think anyone is bashing it. Questioning what percentage of funds actually goes to it's purpose isn't bashing it. This is definitely something that should be looked at when money is being donated to ANY charity, brohan.

Yep. For the record, my sig is largely shtick designed to get under DD's skin (which it's obviously been successful in that regard).... though I do genuinely think they could be more efficient with the money given to them. They're certainly a good cause... but IMO there are better options.

without hyperbole your sig is single-handedly the worst thing I've ever encountered in the FFA. "Schtick" , its disgusting.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Also if people don't have money to give, your volunteer time is even more valuable imo. I'll owe you a six pack as payment.

 

[jamny]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

I play in a Fantasy football league that has all winnings and donations go to charity. Each team picks a charity and the winner's charity of choice gets the pot. I always look up statistics of various charities I choose year in and year out because truth is some are better than others. I encourage anyone who wants to donate to a charity to research the charity first.

Below is some data on WWP. According to this, they are a very good charity in a group of very good charities helping veterans.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VAdnDKPn-Ul

Icon has admitted that he's just trolling Dr. D. I would think there are a million ways to troll someone without spreading propaganda that could negatively impact an important charity.

Both look childish, Icon looks foolish.

Drop it already. No one else cares.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

I play in a Fantasy football league that has all winnings and donations go to charity. Each team picks a charity and the winner's charity of choice gets the pot. I always look up statistics of various charities I choose year in and year out because truth is some are better than others. I encourage anyone who wants to donate to a charity to research the charity first.

Below is some data on WWP. According to this, they are a very good charity in a group of very good charities helping veterans.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VAdnDKPn-Ul

Icon has admitted that he's just trolling Dr. D. I would think there are a million ways to troll someone without spreading propaganda that could negatively impact an important charity.

Both look childish, Icon looks foolish.Drop it already. No one else cares .

The thousands if wounded warriors who have been helped by WWP disagree with you.

 

[jamny]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

I play in a Fantasy football league that has all winnings and donations go to charity. Each team picks a charity and the winner's charity of choice gets the pot. I always look up statistics of various charities I choose year in and year out because truth is some are better than others. I encourage anyone who wants to donate to a charity to research the charity first.

Below is some data on WWP. According to this, they are a very good charity in a group of very good charities helping veterans.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VAdnDKPn-Ul

Icon has admitted that he's just trolling Dr. D. I would think there are a million ways to troll someone without spreading propaganda that could negatively impact an important charity.

Both look childish, Icon looks foolish.Drop it already. No one else cares.

The thousands if wounded warriors who have been helped by WWP disagree with you.

The charity is an unfortunate casualty in this nonsense. It's a worthy cause that doesn't need this i#####fight

 

[HellToupee]

Also if people don't have money to give, your volunteer time is even more valuable imo. I'll owe you a six pack as payment.

Its easy to give money , I do through the cfc , painless. Giving time is another thing entirely.Much respect to anyone that does.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

I play in a Fantasy football league that has all winnings and donations go to charity. Each team picks a charity and the winner's charity of choice gets the pot. I always look up statistics of various charities I choose year in and year out because truth is some are better than others. I encourage anyone who wants to donate to a charity to research the charity first.

Below is some data on WWP. According to this, they are a very good charity in a group of very good charities helping veterans.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VAdnDKPn-Ul

Icon has admitted that he's just trolling Dr. D. I would think there are a million ways to troll someone without spreading propaganda that could negatively impact an important charity.

Both look childish, Icon looks foolish.Drop it already. No one else cares.

The thousands if wounded warriors who have been helped by WWP disagree with you.

The charity is an unfortunate casualty in this nonsense. It's a worthy cause that doesn't need this i#####fight

So I'm childish for defending a good charity then? One that I've had in my sig for two years now? It's not a casualty at all, I've gotten ten+ people from this board to contribute and hundreds more in real life. If you won't/don't defend things you care about, well I just don't understand that.

 

[jamny]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

I play in a Fantasy football league that has all winnings and donations go to charity. Each team picks a charity and the winner's charity of choice gets the pot. I always look up statistics of various charities I choose year in and year out because truth is some are better than others. I encourage anyone who wants to donate to a charity to research the charity first.

Below is some data on WWP. According to this, they are a very good charity in a group of very good charities helping veterans.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VAdnDKPn-Ul

Icon has admitted that he's just trolling Dr. D. I would think there are a million ways to troll someone without spreading propaganda that could negatively impact an important charity.

Both look childish, Icon looks foolish.Drop it already. No one else cares.

The thousands if wounded warriors who have been helped by WWP disagree with you.

The charity is an unfortunate casualty in this nonsense. It's a worthy cause that doesn't need this i#####fight

Or are you saying this is all a fabricated scam to drum up support for WWP?

 

[jamny]

Is $0.58 on the dollar that low? Charities have overheads. Serious question, I have no frame of reference other than the cult that runs those yellow clothes donation boxes (Planet Aid), I think they end up donating less than 10% of proceeds to actual needy people in Africa (most is funneled to a cult in Europe).

I do work @ Walter Reed and we are pretty much the epicenter for Wounded Warriors. The WW Project does some good stuff for them here, I see the events with my own eyes. Other charities do plenty of good stuff as well. When I donate with the goal of helping vets, I tend to look towards ones that take care of kids/families left behind by KIA vets, but helping the WWs out is important. I can tell you that while they're initially here and recovering, they live very well. But once they go back to the real world, thats when its hardest for them.

I play in a Fantasy football league that has all winnings and donations go to charity. Each team picks a charity and the winner's charity of choice gets the pot. I always look up statistics of various charities I choose year in and year out because truth is some are better than others. I encourage anyone who wants to donate to a charity to research the charity first.

Below is some data on WWP. According to this, they are a very good charity in a group of very good charities helping veterans.

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12842#.VAdnDKPn-Ul

Icon has admitted that he's just trolling Dr. D. I would think there are a million ways to troll someone without spreading propaganda that could negatively impact an important charity.

Both look childish, Icon looks foolish.Drop it already. No one else cares.

The thousands if wounded warriors who have been helped by WWP disagree with you.

The charity is an unfortunate casualty in this nonsense. It's a worthy cause that doesn't need this i#####fight

So I'm childish for defending a good charity then? One that I've had in my sig for two years now? It's not a casualty at all, I've gotten ten+ people from this board to contribute and hundreds more in real life. If you won't/don't defend things you care about, well I just don't understand that.

I'm not talking about the charity itself. No problem with you defending it. But the constant bringing it up with anything to do with icon is getting old. Bury your hatchet and be done with it already.

 

[HellToupee]

I see one film-flam man & one guy doing something worthwhile in this tussle

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Did we give up when The Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

 

[jamny]

I see one film-flam man & one guy doing something worthwhile in this tussle

I kind of agree, but there seems to be more to this iFight.

What was wrong with icon raising money for whatever he was doing?

If we're going to go there.

 

[fantasycurse42]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/04/josh-gordon-gets-a-job-with-an-ohio-car-dealership/

Josh Gordon mixing it up with the WWP.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

Warriors shouldn't have been wounded to begin with!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I see one film-flam man & one guy doing something worthwhile in this tussle

I kind of agree, but there seems to be more to this iFight.What was wrong with icon raising money for whatever he was doing?

If we're going to go there.

Th:e:re is no refuting the background on this. I#### himself says he's still fishing me.

 

[jamny]

I see one film-flam man & one guy doing something worthwhile in this tussle

I kind of agree, but there seems to be more to this iFight.What was wrong with icon raising money for whatever he was doing?

If we're going to go there.

Th:e:re is no refuting the background on this. I#### himself says he's still fishing me.

Well, I don't follow along like most and won't go searching :e:

You know what...I really don't give a ####...have at it.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

How about $50 for WWP and I'll send you the greatest photoshop in Fbg history?

 

[jamny]

How about $50 for WWP and I'll send you the greatest photoshop in Fbg history?

Will do tomorrow with proof just for you DD.

Don't want the pic. Don't even want to know what it is.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

You're a great American, thank you sir.

 

[jamny]

You're a great American, thank you sir.

No I'm not. You and everyone who served are.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

We all served for folks like you and also to protect the rights of people who we disagree with. That's the beauty of it.

 

[AAABatteries]

Donation made just now by my company - "Doctor Detroit vs Icon - FFA"

 

[[icon]]

Too busy shipping actual care packages off to some of my best buddies stationed on the other side of the world to keep up with this thread...Forgive me. (insert obvious sarcasm alarm as Tgunz missed it) To his credit, WWP is something like a B or B+ cause.

I've got a garage full of crates of Kostritzer, Keiler and other German Brews flown over in the bellies of C17s, c5s as a little "danka" from various US military pilots/crew whom I've done my best to support... Up until now I've not felt the need to get intermediary charities involved, or to brag about my support of our troops on a football forum.

I'm still not entirely sure why I have a grown man so excited to follow me around here... It's flattering but, well, doesn't seem like "grown man" actions.

 

[[icon]]

For the record, if this "situation" (I'm not sure what to call it beyond that) results in raising a couple hundred bucks for WWP... Awesome. That's more support for a solid cause... It may not be as efficient as other causes.. But 60-80 cents on the dollar is much better than zero. It's unfortunate that DD has let what I thought was a painfully obvious troll attempt come to this... but here we are.

The pic that DD is trying to sell in here in exchange for WWP donations is here: I was pretty damn fat at BBQfest back in May. No doubt. I appreciate the concern for my health. Been doing a bit of running since . Went ahead and set it as my avatar just to help my GB, DD out and be sure everyone saw it If you think I'm a ##### and wanna show me up by throwing a few sheckles WWP way, please do so. That said, I do still think there are better ways to give. Definitely are some more efficient charities.

Or, if you're not lazy, there are better ways to give at home. For instance, here's a jeep some friends and I built for an Airman named Russell a "Reaper" who lost his leg while on active duty. As part of the presentation he and his family were given a pretty solid fully custom jeep . Took an old beater, stripped it to the frame, partnered with major sponsors, completely rebuilt it with $12k of donated parts (including new engine). Basically gave a vet his dream vehicle (and send his family to Disney for a week of quality family time as a cherry on top), had him brought onto the field of the AAA affiliate for the St Louis Cardinals ((It's no yankee stadium, but its the best we have here in Memphis) and honored before the crowd. We've done two other vet builds. One to restore a vehicle for a guy who's Cherokee was totaled in the Memphis floods a few years back. We try to do one a year.

This all was discussed quietly in the FBG Jeep Thread a while ago.. but since I'm being called out, I figured I'd check with DD if this qualified as "supporting US veterans"... or if I should go ahead and take a screen capture of a $50 donation to a vets charity?