Wounded Warrior Support Foundation held its traditional charity gala evening on December 2, 2023
On December 2nd Wounded Warrior Support Foundation presented report of 2023 activities to the society.
On December 2nd Wounded Warrior Support Foundation held its traditional pre-New Year charity Gala Dinner. The event was attended by Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze, as well as high rank military officials of MOD, US Ambassador, HE Robin L. Dunnigan, NATO Military Liaison Officer, Col. Rusen Abidinoglu, Ambassadors, military attaches, business sector and other distinguished guests.
In his opening speech WWSF chairman George Ramishvili addressed wounded warriors and thanked them for the sacrifice, they made for their country. He also extended his gratitude to all the contributors, who stand side by side with the fund. One of the main messages of his speech referred to the importance of the upcoming awaited decision about Georgia to be given the status of the EU member country. He mentioned that the key role on this path belongs to wounded warriors. He said: ”On December 15th European Union will make a decision, which we are all looking forward to. I do hope that this will be a positive decision and if it happens, let everyone know, that you – our heroes are the ones who have the greatest role in it”.
A very special and powerful message from United States was shared to the guests gathered specially for WWSF charity gala. General Wesley Clark addressed Georgia’s wounded warriors and their supporters:
“As you honor the wounded warriors and veterans of Georgia, please convey our deepest respect for their patriotism and service to their native land.
All warriors and patriots share a common bond, across oceans and centuries - a commitment to service to others, a willingness to take risks and sacrifice, a quest for a better future for their families and loved ones, and above all, courage.
Today Georgia is again at the center of humanity’s struggle for the future. So many geostrategic forces converge on Georgia. Your sacrifices and dedication have already and will continue to have a decisive effect far beyond your borders.
Know that we in the United States see you, admire your courage, service and sacrifice, and pray for our common future.
Best wishes to comrades in arms.
Wesley K Clark
General, US Army (ret.)”
General director and board member of WWSF, David Mamulaishvili presented detailed report of 2023 activities. He also spoke about news initiatives. One of such initiatives is a polit program of phycological rehabilitation for veterans. WWSF co-financed this program together with State Service of Veterans Affairs.
„We’ve kicked off new pilot programs, which I hope, will be successful and very important for veterans. This is a group work with phycologist and veterans, who experience phycological problems of integrating in society. I believe, that this project will be very successful first of all for these people and their families. The purpose of this project is to help veterans overcome the difficulties existing behind the curtains, which veterans and their families face, while these difficulties stay unseen by the society”,-mentioned David Mamulaiashvili.
Speeches were also made by the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze, Ambassador of the United States in Georgia, HE, Robin L. Dunnigan and NATO Military Liaison Officer, Col Rusen Abidinoglu.
During the evening number of organizations and individuals made donations to the fund. These amounts will be spent for 2024 activities.
