UnCivil War™ XII: “HEROES”
For Immediate Release
Host Contact : Eric Stevens
Host Contact : info@uncivil-war.com
UnCivil War™ MMA to host fundraiser supporting wounded service members through Wounded Warrior Project™
Springfield, MO - March 21st, 2103 – UnCivil War MMA™ Promoter Eric Stevens announced today plans to donate 20% of online tickets sales from UnCivil War XII: “Hereoes” to assist service members who have been injured in the line of duty.
This one of a kind Mixed Martial Arts event will feature Mixed Martial Artists with a Military background alongside other fighters in a tribute to our Nation's Heroes. Event Promoter Eric Stevens has announced plans to provide free premium seating to Purple Heart recipients from the Gulf War era ('91) to present. Individuals who would like to be a part of this program are encouraged to e-mail Eric Stevens at info@uncivil-war.com.
Stevens has also said the he plans to provide free booth space to local recruiters from all branches of the U.S. Military.
The event is set to take place on Apr 27th in Springfield, Missouri at the Howard Johnson Conference Center. The doors will open at 6pm and the bouts will begin at 7. The facility address is 3333 South Glenstone Avenue.
Stevens has also said the he plans to provide free booth space to local recruiters from all branches of the U.S. Military.
The event is set to take place on Apr 27th in Springfield, Missouri at the Howard Johnson Conference Center. The doors will open at 6pm and the bouts will begin at 7. The facility address is 3333 South Glenstone Avenue.
Tickets can be purchased online at uncivil-war.com. Individuals that cannot attend the event can still make donations
Proceeds from UnCivil War XII will be donated to the nonprofit organization Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), and will support a full range of programs and services for this generation of injured veterans and their families.
Over 47,000 servicemen and women have been injured in the recent military conflicts. In addition to the physical wounds, it is estimated as many as 400,000 service members live with the invisible wounds of war including combat-related stress, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Another 320,000 are believed to have experienced a traumatic brain injury while on deployment.
The mission of 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, Florida. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.
Over 47,000 servicemen and women have been injured in the recent military conflicts. In addition to the physical wounds, it is estimated as many as 400,000 service members live with the invisible wounds of war including combat-related stress, major depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Another 320,000 are believed to have experienced a traumatic brain injury while on deployment.
WWP’s 18 programs and services are uniquely structured to nurture the mind and body, and encourage economic empowerment and engagement.
About Wounded Warrior Project™
The mission of 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, Florida. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.
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