OFF THE WIRE
Dear Wounded Warrior Project,
Please stop sending us merchandise. We
do not want the hats, stickers, magnets, clothing and backpacks you
send us throughout the year. I don't
understand how you have the funds for these items, yet you can't help
the countless Veterans who need it. You can show us your programs and
have a few Veterans testify for you, but it means nothing. I'm not a
person who read a negative article about you and is now deciding to
speak out. I am a caregiver who approached you in my time of need and I
was told no. I was 3 weeks away from delivering our second son when my
husband was injured. I flew from California to Bethesda to be by his
side. I asked for baby items and assistance with travel for our
immediate family so I could recover. I was told no. These were two of my
dozen of requests that were all denied. I asked then what can help us
with and you said "whatever you need." Merchandise was the only thing we
have ever received from you. Fortunately for us, an organization did
support us and fulfilled our needs. They gave us a swing and a pack n
play for my husbands hospital room so I could continue his care. They
flew our family out in time for the birth and flew out our oldest
son,who was 4, across the country to spend Christmas with us. This
organization was the Semper Fi Fund. I will be sending an email today to
be removed from your mailing list. I hate to see anymore of your
donor's funds wasted. Sincerly, the caregiver of a triple amputee. @wwp
@semperfifund #semperfifund