Kentucky's Wounded Heroes is a non-profit 501c(3) dedicated to empowering our wounded military and injured in the line of duty police, fire, and emergency medical responders through outdoor activities that build lasting bonds and camaraderie. The mission of Kentucky Wounded Heroes, Inc (KWH) is to honor and empower military service members, police, fire, and emergency medical responders through ou
tdoor activities, programs, and services. Founded in 2008 to serve military Heroes, Wounded Heroes of Kentucky, Inc. (KWH) to serve wounded military, law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders. Enrichment events such as Alaska Fishing Expeditions; Lake Erie Fishing Outings, deer hunts; and family canoe weekends have grown and been refined annually. KWH partners with civic, social, and service organizations as an all volunteer
501-c (3), non-profit, non-discriminatory, non-sectarian organization staffed by retired/current military, police, firefighters, and first responders from federal, state, and local agencies. A growing number of volunteers execute projects, set daily itineraries, secure transportation, lodging, meals, insurance, and funding and /or in-kind contributions. Heroes participate free of charge. Referrals come from previous employers, social service/public agencies and by word of mouth. Men and women are served; no one is turned away unless space of funding restrictions. Volunteer staff often include doctors, nurses, counselors and professionals attending as escorts. It is not unusual for Heroes to describe renewed spirit and appreciation for the opportunity to participate in positive "activities of a lifetime," interacting "like normal people" with similarly injured Heroes and KWH escorts. Projects are funded through donations by individuals, civic/service organizations, business/companies, fund raising events and in-kind contributions from every source KWH can generate. We reserve the right to hide, block, delete or ban your account or comments if they are belittling, demeaning, contain hate speech or we deem inappropriate.