After that, I’ll tell you how you can help support
and extend the mission of the Augusta Warrior Project.
Formerly called the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care Project, the AWP
has broadened its mission in order to assist both wounded warriors and other
veterans needing assistance.
Here are some of the important programs that the AWP has
recently undertaken.
•Finding jobs. In just the last 90 days, the AWP, with the
assistance of many businesses in the local area, has placed 83 veterans into
full time, well paying jobs.
•Educational opportunities. Many veterans need help in dealing
with various bureaucracies in order to take full advantage of the benefits
provided by the GI Bill. In 2012, with the assistance of Georgia Regents
University, Paine College, the University of South Carolina-Aiken, Augusta Tech
and Aiken Tech, the AWP has placed 152 veterans into college or training
programs.
•Entertainment Initiatives. The AWP arranged for Gary Sinise and
the Lieutenant Dan Band to perform at Fort Gordon last summer. In addition, the
AWP works closely with Donnie Thompson to insure that the annual “Thunder over
Augusta” extravaganza is a success. This year, the event is scheduled for May
18, and it will again take place at the Evans Towne Center Pavilion.
You can join AWP in supporting wounded warriors by support “Reid
on the Run” which takes place Saturday morning starting at Reid Memorial
Presbyterian Church at 2261 Walton Way. The run will provide 75 percent of the
proceeds to the AWP and 25 percent to the church for the children’s ministries.
Registration begins at 8am race day or you may register in advance by
downloading a registration form from http://www.reidchurchaugusta.org.
After the runs, join fellow runners for a light breakfast on the
lawn at the church. This is a grand opportunity to meet some fine people. The 1
Mile Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m.
I will be there and will participate in the 1 mile event. I
would love to have company.
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