Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic names Wounded Warrior Project charity beneficiary for 2024. Popular annual food and wine event to support national veterans charity in recognition of National Veterans and Military Families Month.
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic have named the Wounded Warrior Project as the charitable beneficiary for the 15th annual event, taking place during National Veterans and Military Families Month, Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16. The nonprofit organization will receive a monetary donation comprised of event proceeds.
Founded in 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project, headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., helps veterans who served in the military on or after Sept. 11, 2001 and incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound during or after service. The nonprofit’s free programs and services include mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care. The organization will also be represented at the event, offering thousands of attendees an opportunity to learn more about its worthy cause.
“Giving back is an important part of our mission at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, and as a veteran myself, Wounded Warrior Project is a cause that’s particularly special to me,” said Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Area General Manager Sean Verney. “We’re humbled to partner with this truly life-changing organization for this landmark year of our Food & Wine Classic.”
“The support we’re receiving from the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic helps Wounded Warrior Project honor and empower warriors in their communities,” said Brea Kratzert Todd, Wounded Warrior Project vice president of business development. “Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, warriors, and their families never pay a penny for our programs and services.”
To learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.
The Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic offers guests unlimited tastings in a street party atmosphere, featuring culinary and beverage selections from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants amidst a festive backdrop of live entertainment on the hotel’s scenic causeway. The event runs from 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16.
For more information on the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic or to purchase tickets, visit foodandwineclassic.com.
About WWP
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As their post-service needs evolved, so have our programs and services. Today, through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families.
This effort requires the passion and commitment of friends, supporters, and like-minded organizations that enable us to fulfill our mission. With their collaboration and support, we strive to ensure that when those who serve come home, they’re afforded every opportunity to be as successful as a civilian as they were in the military.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic names Wounded Warrior Project charity beneficiary for 2024
