LAKEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- VIDEO PROFESSOR, the leader in
computer self-tutorials, has joined forces with The Wounded Warrior Project to
assist and provide support services for American Men and Women wounded in Iraq
and Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world.
The United Spinal Association's Wounded Warrior Project is dedicated to
serving the needs of a new generation of veterans and ensuring that the United
States government and the American public live by our motto, "Putting Veterans
first in America."
To carry out this vital mission The Wounded Warrior Project offers these
services:
* Provide free assistance to veterans attempting to obtain benefits from
the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies.
* Represent veterans on state and federal legislative issues.
* Work with business and government leaders to ensure veterans are given
equal opportunity in hiring.
* Provide outreach to modern veterans through programs and services that
address their unique needs.
"These extraordinarily brave men and women injured in the service of our
country deserve every bit of support and help we can provide them, " says John
Scherer, CEO and founder of VIDEO PROFESSOR. "As soon as we heard about The
Wounded Warrior Project, we knew we had to contribute."
VIDEO PROFESSOR has announced the following initiatives in support of The
Wounded Warrior Project.
1. Video Professor will establish a new computer lab at Walter Reed
Hospital. The lab will feature six laptop computers with unlimited
access to Video Professor's popular VP Online Learning service
offering over 36 different learning titles. For Wounded Warriors
needing to do their learning in their hospital room, they'll be able
to check out a laptop and use Video Professor CD-ROM based learning
lessons. The computer lab will be open to all patients at Walter
Reed Hospital.
2. All vets receiving services from the Wounded Warrior Project will
also receive 6 months free VP Online Service, or a CD-Based Library
free of charge.
3. People making individual donations of 50 dollars to The Wounded
Warrior Project will receive a Free Video Professor CD-ROM Tutorial
Lesson of their choice. This includes all titles currently available
in the Video Professor Learning Library.
4. Video Professor has established a special check-off box at their
website http://www.videoprofessor.com for on-line purchasers to donate a
dollar to the Wounded Warrior Project. All proceeds from the check-
off box will go to The Wounded Warrior Project. Video Professor has
also established links to The Wounded Warrior Website from the Video
Professor Website.
5. Video Professor has also established a special 800 number for
corporations interested in providing financial or in-kind support to
The Wounded Warrior Project. The number is 1-800-630-6201.
"I especially appeal to my fellow CEO's around the country," says Scherer.
"Please use the special 800 number to arrange cash donations or the types of
in-kind services needed by the Wounded Warrior Project. Remember, if it
wasn't for the sacrifices these men and women have made on our behalf, none of
us might be open for business at all."
The Wounded Warrior Project supplies backpacks to returning wounded troops
which include:
* Backpack
* Zippered, Hooded Sweat Shirt
* Military Brown T-Shirt
* Black Sweat Pants
* Package of Boxers and Socks
* 120 minute ATT calling card
* CD Player (w/extra batteries)
* Full Comfort Kit, containing:
-- 1 Stick Deodorant
-- 1 (1.5 oz.) shave gel
-- 1 (2 oz.) bottle of Shampoo and Body Bath
-- 2 Disposable Razors
-- 1 (4" handle) toothbrush, with bristle cover
-- 1 (.85 oz.) tube of toothpaste
-- 1 Cotton Washcloth
-- 1 (1.5 oz) Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
-- 1 Lip Balm
-- 1 Pair of nail clippers with file
-- 1 (5") Comb
-- 1 (2.25" Wide) Mini Pic (Black in color)
-- 15 PDI Sani-Dex Antimicrobial Hand Wipes
"I guarantee everything you give will be put to good use to support the
finest and bravest troops in the world," says Scherer. "And oh yes, once
these fine Americans are released from the hospital and military duty, they'll
be coming to you for jobs. Hire them!"
About Video Professor
Based in Denver, Colorado, Video Professor has been the leader in
comprehensive self-paced computer software tutorials for over 17 years. The
core of Video Professor's learning initiative is to provide home users as well
as corporate professionals with valuable and user-friendly learning solutions
for today's most common software titles. In addition to pioneering the future
of easy-to-use online tutorials, Video Professor currently ships over 250,000
CD-ROMs every month and has helped over 5 million people learn the computer
skills they need to remain viable in today's computer driven marketplace. The
complete Video Professor library is also available on-line to stream direct to
computers. For information on Video Professor's full line of "What You See is
What You Do" tutorials, please visit our Web site at
http://www.videoprofessor.com.
For further information or a demo copy of a Video Professor tutorial
contact:
Brian Olson, Director of Communications
VIDEO PROFESSOR Inc.
303-232-1244 ext 380
bolson@videoprofessor.com
About The Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project was founded on the principle that veterans are
our nation's greatest citizens. The Project seeks to assist those men and
women of our armed forces who have been severely injured during the conflicts
in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other hot spots around the world. Many of the
injuries are traumatic amputations, gunshot wounds, burns and blast injuries
that will retire these brave warriors from military service. These wounded
soldiers will return to civilian life minus one or more limbs, or with serious
wounds or disfiguring scars, and will face greater challenges today obtaining
assistance and finding opportunities that would enable them to provide for
themselves and their families.
The Wounded Warrior Project was founded to give a voice to this new
generation of veterans facing unique issues and problems. The Project fills
the vital need for a coordinated, united effort to enable wounded veterans to
aid and assist each other and to readjust to civilian life. The Wounded
Warrior Project is a program of the United Spinal Association; a 501C3
non-profit corporation. All contributions are tax deductible.
Contact:
John Melia
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
540-342-0032
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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Related links:
http://www.videoprofessor.com
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org
CONTACT:
Brian Olson, Director of Communications of
VIDEO PROFESSOR Inc., +1-303-232-1244 ext. 380,
bolson@videoprofessor.com; or John Melia of WOUNDED WARRIOR
PROJECT, +1-540-342-0032
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