Forward Air Raises $12,000 for Hope For The Warriors in Veterans Fund Raising Campaign
January 10 2023 - 4:34PM
Business Wire
Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or
“Forward”) today announced a $12,000 donation to Hope For The
Warriors on behalf of the Company’s charitable arm, Operation:
Forward Freedom (OFF), which supports veteran-related causes
throughout the year. The donation from OFF is a combination of a
percentage of sales from the Forward company store and a match from
Forward.
“America’s servicemen and women have always made the ultimate
sacrifice for our country, and Forward is committed to supporting
them,” said Kyle Mitchin, Chief People Officer of Forward Air. “We
are proud to join other veteran-supporting organizations such as
Hope For The Warriors, to provide life-changing support for
veterans and their families.”
Hope For The Warriors (HOPE), a national nonprofit founded in
2006, supports post-9/11 military members and their families
through programs focused on health and wellness, transition, sports
and recreation. HOPE is the main beneficiary of Operation: Forward
Freedom. The two organizations also partner each year to host the
Drive For Hope golf tournament. The 2022 event raised $375,000 –
the most lucrative HOPE fundraiser to date. The 2023 Drive For Hope
tournament is scheduled for September 2023 in Atlanta, GA.
“Our partnership with Forward has allowed us to amplify our
efforts in programs that restore independence, confidence and
mobility for veterans in need. Support from companies like Forward
is crucial as we work to make a real difference in military
families’ lives across the country,” said Robin Kelleher,
co-founder and CEO of Hope For The Warriors.
About Hope For The Warriors
Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit
dedicated to restoring a sense of self, family and hope for
post-9/11 veterans, service members, and military families. Since
its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served over 40,000 through
a variety of support programs focused on clinical health and
wellness, sports and recreation and transition. One of the
nonprofit’s first programs, Military Spouse and Caregiver
Scholarships, has awarded over 192 scholarships to caregivers and
families of the fallen. For more information, visit
hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
About Forward Air Corporation
Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation
services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide
expedited less-than-truckload (“LTL”) services, including local
pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation,
warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive
national network of terminals. In addition, we offer final mile
services, including delivery of heavy-bulky freight, truckload
brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services; and
intermodal, first-and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both
to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and
Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are
more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource
for your shipping needs. For more information, visit our website at
www.forwardaircorp.com.
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