STOWE, Vt., April 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Injured
veterans and their guests enjoyed the last days of winter as they
gathered with other warriors to ski cross-country with Wounded
Warrior Project® (WWP).
"We liked it so much, we're planning on going back on our own,"
said Army veteran David Phelps. "The
location is beautiful and serene, and the staff are very warm and
friendly. It's a great place to unwind and regroup."
Activities like skiing and socializing with other veterans can
help injured warriors cope with stress and emotional concerns. In a
WWP survey (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/survey) of the
injured warriors it serves, more than half of survey respondents
(51.6 percent) expressed they talk with fellow veterans to address
their mental health issues, and 30.3 percent indicated physical
activity helps.
"There were two couples that I often see at Wounded Warrior
Project events – one of which we're starting to develop a
friendship with," David said. "I enjoy getting together with
my veteran family whatever the activity might be. Group meals are
often better because they allow us more opportunity to interact and
get to know each other. I've enjoyed watching some of the guys
become a little more sociable and relaxed as they attend more
events."
WWP program gatherings offer settings that provide opportunities
for injured veterans to form bonds with one another and their
communities. WWP also serves warriors by focusing on mental and
physical health and wellness, financial wellness, independence,
government relations, and community relations and partnerships.
"After skiing, we ended our day soaking in the lodge's outdoor
hot tub," David said. "We enjoyed just sitting in the hot, jetted
water, relaxing our muscles, being refreshed in the cool air,
and taking in the beauty of the terrain before us."
To learn and see more about how WWP's programs and services
connect, serve, and empower wounded warriors, visit
http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org, and click on
multimedia.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) connects, serves, and
empowers wounded warriors. Read more at
http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/about-us.
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SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project