Canadian veteran finds success at UPS,
launches campaign to support other veterans around the
country
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 8, 2018 /CNW/ - Today, UPS Canada (NYSE: UPS) launched its annual
Wishes Delivered campaign, a global initiative spreading
goodwill and inspiration by delivering special wishes to
individuals who are positively impacting their communities. This
year, UPS Canada collaborated with Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC), a
charity for military veterans, by supporting them in providing
services to help improve the lives of injured veterans and their
families. To watch the full story, visit
https://bit.ly/2JK9wDQ.
The wish begins with Sergeant Matthew
Bradley, a health and safety supervisor at UPS Canada and a
veteran. Having served in the Canadian Forces since 1998, Bradley
has listened to challenges veterans face when they leave the
military and, after joining UPS in 2004, he advocated to support
this community.
"I served with soldiers who were diagnosed with post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) and eventually medically released from the
army," says Bradley. "I started the Veterans Business Resource
Group (BRG) at UPS Canada with the hope to help veterans achieve
employment with companies like UPS, and to provide resources and
recognition to those who have served."
To assist Bradley in helping his fellow veterans, UPS Canada
worked with WWC and National Service Dogs (NSD) to identify Sean, a
veteran in their PTSD Service Dog Program. Following a rigorous
training program, a NSD named Neville was introduced to Sean and an
immediate bond was established. Both Sean and Neville have since been inducted as honorary
members of the UPS Veterans BRG.
"For UPS and the Veterans BRG to join forces with Wounded
Warriors Canada and give back in some way, it means the world to
me," says Bradley. "Being able to connect with Sean and listen to
his story - that truly is a wish delivered."
To cover some of the costs of owning Neville, UPS delivered food and toys to his
new home. UPS also donated $5,000 to
help fund training for the next WWC service dog.
"Certified Service Dogs, like Neville, ground their partners in reality and
help them to reconnect with their families and reengage in
activities of daily life, such as going to a movie with their kids,
that most of us take for granted," says Danielle Forbes, executive director at National
Service Dogs. "With their dogs by their side, veterans are
empowered to live their lives to the fullest."
"As shown with Neville, we
continue to witness the transformational impact of our PTSD Service
Dog program. When a veteran is struggling, it doesn't matter where,
when or how their injury occurred. What matters is that they know
that we, as a country, are in this together, working to ensure they
receive the help they deserve," says Scott
Maxwell, executive director at Wounded Warriors Canada. "We
thank Sergeant Bradley and the
entire UPS team for all they're doing to help veterans. It is an
honour to have the support of such an outstanding
company."
Wishes Delivered is a global initiative that spreads
goodwill and inspiration by delivering a few very special wishes to
individuals in the communities we serve. This year marks the fourth
Wishes Delivered campaign for UPS Canada.
About UPS
UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in
logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including
transporting packages and freight; facilitating international
trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage
the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries
and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at
ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com.
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SOURCE UPS Canada Ltd.