CHICAGO, July 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) today announced a $1 million
donation to benefit six nonprofit organizations providing
rehabilitation and well-being services for veteran and civilian
groups, globally. The announcement was made in conjunction with
Boeing's sponsorship of the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior
Games taking place throughout Chicago, June 30 to
July 8.
"The veterans competing in this years' games are not only
distinguished athletes but true heroes who have defended freedom
around the world," said Florent (Flo)
Groberg, director of Veterans Outreach for Boeing. "These
warriors' courage, sacrifice and unwavering pride in their service
to country are powerful motivators for us here at Boeing and we are
proud to support them both on and off the playing field."
In the U.S., donations benefited three nonprofit organizations:
Yellow Ribbon Fund, Disabled Sports USA and Team Red, White & Blue. The
nonprofits provide rehabilitation and recovery services to veterans
throughout the nation. Outside the U.S., beneficiaries were Limbs
International, The Air League of the United Kingdom and the Australian War
Memorial. Limbs International helps restore mobility to amputees in
the developing world, and The Air League and Australian War
Memorial support veterans and community outreach.
Funds were raised as part of the company's Boeing Moves the
World employee well-being initiative. More than 60,000 Boeing
employees came together around the globe to support mobility
programs for those in need.
"Events like Boeing Moves the World and the 2017 Warrior Games
demonstrate the commitment Boeing and its employees have to serving
our communities and supporting veterans around the world," said
Greg Marchand, director of Global
Benefits for Boeing. "Our employees are actively engaged in
improving their health and well-being all while living the Boeing
mission to help others and inspire the world."
The grants awarded in conjunction with Boeing's sponsorship of
the 2017 Warrior Games include the following:
- Yellow Ribbon Fund: $200,000 to
help provide practical direct support to recovering warriors and
caregivers at Walter Reed and Fort Belvoir and vital assistance
throughout the military to civilian transition process.
- Disabled Sports USA: $200,000 to
develop programs that provide national leadership opportunities for
individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence,
and fitness through participation in community sports, recreation
and educational programs.
- Team Red, White & Blue: $200,000 to help connect veterans to their
community through physical and social activity.
The additional $400,000 in grants
will benefit international nonprofits focused on providing mobility
services for veterans in the United
Kingdom and Australia as
well as civilian populations.
Contact:
Jason Capeheart
Boeing Global Corporate Citizenship
+1 312-544-2568
Jason.s.capeheart@boeing.com
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