Wounded Warrior Project Proudly Accepts Proceeds of Lake Erie Monsters

Veterans Day Weekend Event

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a proud recipient of the partial proceeds of the Lake Erie Monsters "Veteran Support Night" to be held Friday, November 12, the day after Veterans Day at the Quicken Loans Arena.  Along with the USO and American Legion, WWP will benefit from proceeds of the evening's game as the surrounding celebrations pay homage to America's veterans.

Actors Ron Livingston, Michael Cudlitz and Richard Speight Jr., all of whom played soldiers in the HBO mini-series "Band of Brothers," will hold a one hour pre-game autograph session.  The trio will also drop the puck to officially begin the game.  "Band of Brothers" was a 2001 10-part mini-series based on the book of the same name that detailed the World War II experiences of the E Company of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment assigned to the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army. 

After the game, the "Band of Brothers" actors will be on-hand for the official after-party.  They will be at the event to meet and greet military members and the general public. Admission at the door is $5.00 and all veterans will be admitted free. There will be a silent auction and all proceeds from the event will benefit WWP.

The Lake Erie Monsters have also announced a discount on tickets for all fans presenting a military ID for the remainder of the season.

Over 39,000 of our nation's service men and women have been physically wounded during the current military conflicts, with hundreds of thousands more estimated to be recovering from invisible wounds of war, including post traumatic stress disorder, depression and traumatic brain injuries. WWP assists wounded warriors and their families through a holistic approach to their recovery, providing programs and services to aid their physical rehabilitation and improving their mental health and well-being. Whether through caregiver retreats, combat stress programs, career and education services, or adaptive sporting opportunities, WWP empowers warriors with the tools essential to not just survive their injuries, but to thrive and achieve personal and professional success.

About Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors.  Its purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured men and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project