ODESSA, Fla., Aug. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Warriors and
their families enjoyed the beautiful spring weather as they learned
about equine therapy during a day on the farm with Wounded Warrior
Project® (WWP).
"I signed up for this event primarily because my son loves
animals," said Army veteran Lorie
Walker. "These family-oriented events draw me out of my
normal comfort zone to do more in our community."
Warriors form strong bonds in the military, but when they come
home, they often struggle with feeling alone. WWP offers a
community that welcomes warriors with open arms.
While warriors got to know each other better, their kids enjoyed
pony rides and the chance to get up close and personal with some
friendly farm animals, like goats and chickens. They also
participated in arts and crafts.
"I try to sign up for family events as a way for our family to
get out and do things together in an environment that I feel safe
in," said Army veteran Scott Owens.
"My daughters enjoyed being able to ride horses again. I especially
enjoyed seeing my middle daughter riding the Clydesdale."
WWP connects warriors with one another, their families, and
communities. It serves warriors through lifesaving programs and
services targeting mental and physical health, career and benefits
counseling, and support for the most severely wounded. And WWP
empowers warriors to mentor other veterans and live life on their
terms – because every warrior has a next mission and a positive
future to look forward to.
"Wounded Warrior Project is a great resource for information,
events, and advocacy," Scott said. "I've been working as an
advocate for veterans since 2010 and have been across the country
sharing my story as a means of motivating employers and politicians
to create policy that will benefit veterans in the areas of
employment and housing."
Learn more about opportunities for warriors to connect at
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs/alumni.
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