In 2006, award-winning television reporter Bob Woodruff was covering the Iraq war when he sustained serious injuries. He and his family realized that they were in a unique position to serve as a national voice for US service members and their families; hence, they subsequently founded the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF), which became an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in early 2008. Since then, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has been providing resources and support to injured service members, veterans, and their families so that they can return to their communities and thrive physically, psychologically, economically, and socially. BWF works to assist all injured service members of America, especially those who have sustained the “hidden injuries of war,” i.e., traumatic brain injury and combat stress, as these have a long-lasting impact on an individual and are the most difficult to treat.
Whether a service member or veteran is seeking counseling, job training, or career placement, the Bob Woodruff Foundation can connect them to the assistance they need through national and community-based programs. BWF also works with key federal, state, and local experts to ensure that troops return to civilian life successfully. Moreover, the organization educates the public about the needs of soldiers coming back from war. To date, BWF has raised more than $14.5 million for injured service members and their families and invested over $12 million on education, public awareness, and various programs – efforts that have impacted over a million veterans, service members, family members, and support personnel.
Earlier this month, the Bob Woodruff Foundation held its annual benefit event, Stand Up for Heroes, to raise funds and kick off the New York Comedy Festival. This year's event, which raised more than $3 million, was streamed live on YouTube and included performances by Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Roger Waters, Ricky Gervais, Jon Stewart, and Robin Williams, among others.
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