Wounded Warriors Week was traditionally held in Maro Makashvili rehabilitation center in Tserovani during June 30 - July 6. The official opening ceremony was attended by Minister of Defense of Georgia, Irakli Chikovani, Deputy Minister of Defense of Georgia, Paata Patiashvili, US Ambassador in Georgia, HE Robin Dunnigan, US military attaché, COL Joseph Bilbo, General Director of "Wounded Warrior Support Foundation” and Silknet, David Mamulaishvili, as well as other honorable guests, wounded warriors and their families.
In his welcome speech Minister of Defense, Chikovani underlined the importance of support from “Wounded Warrior Support Foundation” in taking care of wounded warriors. He extended his gratitude to the founders of the fund for this cooperation.
CEO of WWSF, David Mamulaishvili spoke to media about the growing support towards wounded warriors together with the Ministry of Defense and other contributors. “You are well aware how much the support has been growing in order to take care of wounded warriors as our joint effort with the Ministri of Defense and business. During the past 6 month we spent almost one million GEL for military servants and veterans. Together with the MOD we have a plan about setting the ways for increasing our support to wounded warriors”,- said David Mamulaishvili.
The opening day was full of activities. As the official part ended, there were exhibitions held, such as wounded officers’ paintings, military equipment, etc. Little ones were offered various amusement activities.
As for the following days of the week, there were different sport competitions among wounded warriors, who made it a tough tournament, but yet with lots of joy and excitement, as usual.
