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Paralyzed Marine walks again, cheered on by twin boys

On 1/13, World News Tonight’s David Muir shared an inspiring update on Marine Captain Derek Herrera. Paralyzed from the chest down by a bullet in Afghanistan, he used an exoskeleton to walk across the stage at the 8th Annual Stand Up for Heroes, bringing the audience to its feet. Now he’s taking his first steps in front of his 4-year-old twin boys!

To hear more about Derek’s journey, watch his moving speech at Stand Up for Heroes.

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15th Annual Stand Up for Heroes New York’s Biggest Night of Hope, Healing, and Laughter | Thank you for joining us for inspiring evening with a group of our nation’s… Read More

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BWF VIVA Couple Duane and David Perez Featured on People.com

Marine Corps veteran Duane Perez and husband David have been able to start a family with the help of the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s Veterans In Vitro InitiAtive (VIVA). The couple… Read More

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Fighting Food Insecurity: Bob & Lee Woodruff join World News Tonight to share how BWF is helping military and veteran families

World News Tonight featured the Bob Woodruff Foundation to talk about our enduring support of the military and veteran community while shining a light on the work we’ve done in… Read More

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On Giving Tuesday, Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces Latest Grants Supporting Military/Veteran Community
NEW YORK, November 30, 2021 — On this international day of giving, the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) is proud to announce an investment of over $2.7M in grants to 27… Read More
Pep Boys presents $100,000 donation to help veterans via the Bob Woodruff Foundation, continues its centennial celebration
Philadelphia, Pa. and New York, NY – Nov. 11, 2021 – Pep Boys, one of the nation’s leading automotive service networks, has presented the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) with a $100,000… Read More
THE 15TH ANNUAL STAND UP FOR HEROES OPENS THE NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL WITH LIVE EVENT, RAISES $4.6 MILLION TO SUPPORT VETERANS THROUGH THE BOB WOODRUFF FOUNDATION
Nate Bargatze, Brandi Carlile, Jim Gaffigan, Grace Gaustad, Nikki Glaser, Sing Harlem, Donnell Rawlings, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and Special Guests Took the Stage to Honor Our Nation’s Veterans at… Read More
VOWS Symposium Connects Veterans, Transitioning Service Members with Opportunities in the Financial Services Industry
Virtual Event Scheduled for November 4 and 5 NEW YORK, October 5 – Veterans On Wall Street (VOWS) and the Bob Woodruff Foundation will hold the 11th annual VOWS Symposium… Read More
The 15th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Returns Live to New York City, Presented by The Bob Woodruff Foundation and The New York Comedy Festival
Special Guests Take the Stage to Honor Our Nation’s Veterans at Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on November 8 NEW YORK, NY (September 28,… Read More
Bob Woodruff Foundation Expedites Funding for Organizations Providing Mental Health and Social Support to Veterans
(NEW YORK, NY) September 15, 2021 – The current events in Afghanistan have been devastating to many service members, veterans, caregivers, and survivors. To address the growing and urgent need,… Read More
Military Couple Grows Family Through In Vitro Initiative
Story originally published by Doug Emblidge for WHAM 13 ABC. Greece, N.Y. — A military couple from Greece will celebrate their child’s first birthday on September 11th. They will also be… Read More

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