Tough Mudder Surpasses Million Dollar Mark in Donations to Wounded Warrior Project

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) acknowledges and thanks Tough Mudder for raising more than $1 million in donations for the wounded veterans WWP serves.

"What started out as a grass-roots proud supporter event has turned into one of our most important strategic partnerships," stated Steven Nardizzi, Wounded Warrior Project's Executive Director.  "Our mission of honoring and empowering wounded warriors is profoundly assisted when groups like Tough Mudder adopt our cause."

Tough Mudder, "Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet", is the nation's fastest-growing and most-recognized endurance series with nine remaining tour stops in 2011. Unlike other traditional endurance events or mud runs, Tough Mudder events are constructed by British Special Forces and consist of a unique 10-12 mile trail run over rugged terrain, featuring steep inclines, water hazards and 18-25 military-style obstacles testing one's toughness, fitness, strength, stamina, mental grit, teamwork and camaraderie. Tough Mudder events are not timed and are won by all those capable of completing the course - a category that to no surprise includes wounded warriors themselves.

"Tough Mudder has enjoyed incredible growth in our first year of business, largely because our event is not a race but a challenge that requires teamwork and camaraderie," said CEO and co-founder Will Dean. "The most fulfilling and rewarding aspect of our success has been seeing our Mudders put that spirit into practice to raise over $1 million for the Wounded Warrior Project. TMHQ is extremely proud of the Tough Mudder community and looks forward to doing everything we can to continue supporting the American servicemen and servicewomen who risk their lives every day to protect our freedom. To them we say 'Thank you.'"

Over 42,000 troops have been physically wounded during the current military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Hundreds of thousands more are estimated to be recovering from invisible wounds of war, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression, and traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Thousands of wounded warriors and caregivers receive support each year through WWP programs that are uniquely structured to nurture the mind and body, and encourage economic empowerment and engagement.

About Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) is to honor and empower wounded warriors. WWP's purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen 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 woundedwarriorproject.org.

About Tough Mudder

Tough Mudder Events, LLC was founded in 2009 by Will Dean and Guy Livingstone. Considered as "Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet," each Tough Mudder endurance challenge is designed by British Special Forces and consists of a unique 10-12 mile trail run over rugged terrain, featuring steep inclines, water hazards and 18-25 military-style obstacles testing one's toughness, fitness, strength, stamina, mental grit, teamwork and camaraderie. The 2011 Tough Mudder Event Series includes 13 events taking place across varies cities in the U.S. For the schedule of event dates and locations, visit www.Toughmudder.com.  

SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project