Soul Announce 2nd Annual Wounded Warrior Amputee Team vs. NFL Alumni Game
July 1, 2015 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2015) - The 2015 East Division Champion Philadelphia Soul (12-2) and Antero Sports announce the 2nd annual "Tribute To Heroes" Flag Football Challenge presented by Sabre Systems and supported by Military Benefit Association and Zimmer Tri-State, an awareness game with the Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team playing against NFL Alumni on Saturday, July 11. The game will take place at Rothman Field at the Wells Fargo Center after the Soul vs. Cleveland Gladiators game (approximately 4 p.m.) as part of Military Appreciation Day.
The Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team's (WWAFT) mission is to raise awareness and support for our wounded warriors and their families. The team is made up of service members who have served and are now using a prosthetic device to engage in everyday life activities. By showcasing the team on the football field, the WWAFT seeks to inspire and highlight the perseverance of our service members (both active and former) who continue to face life's challenges without excuses. The WWAFT currently stands at 12-0 versus the NFL Alumni, having defeating these alumni at the last four Super Bowl contests as well as contests in Green Bay, Washington, DC, Tampa and Atlanta.
The NFL Alumni team will be coached by Soul owner, former Eagles quarterback and current ESPN analyst, Ron Jaworski. Also scheduled to participate in the game are: ESPN's Kenny Mayne, WIP's Tony Bruno, Former Eagles Vince Papale, Ryan Moats Joe Pisarcik as well as former Pitt and Penn State Players Matt Lytle, Blair Thomas and many more NFL, Penn State and Pitt Alumni. Alumni and Media are being added every day, the team will have up to 20 NFL Alumni as well as local media. Stay tuned to PhiladelphiaSoul.com.
"The entire night will be designed to honor the brave men and women who are or who have served our country and protected the freedom we enjoy and too often too many people take for granted every day," said Ron Jaworski. "It's important to show these heroes that we support them and that their sacrifices do not go unnoticed. This year will be equally, if not more powerful as last year's with one exception, my team will be ready to go now that we have a better understanding of the talent these gentlemen displayed last year!"
"After seven games watching the WWAFT in action, I can guarantee that if you come to the Wells Fargo Center on July 7, it will be an emotional experience you will never forget," said Antero Sports owner Chris Visser. "The guys on our team are the definition of "Hero" and we appreciate the star power our NFL alumni and the media provides to continue to raise money and awareness for our heroes that have been wounded in battle."
Veterans and civilians who wish to purchase a ticket for the game can go to www.philadelphiasoul.com/military/wwaft. A portion of each ticket will be donated to WWAFT.
Active military can order their complimentary tickets with a .gov or .mil email address at www.philadelphiasoul.com/military
For special packages, including the option to be an active participant in the game as part of the NFL Alumni team, or questions about securing tickets for your members, please contact Marc Zamarin, at mzamarin@philadelphiasoul or by calling 215-253-4900 X166.
What: Wounded warrior Amputees vs NFL Alumni Tribute to Heroes Flag Football Challenge, Part II.
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
When: Saturday, July 11 immediately following the Philadelphia Soul game. Soul Kickoff at 1pm, WWAFT game to begin at approximately 4 p.m.
Who: Wounded Warrior Amputee, NFL and Penn State Stars (bring your camera)
Why: To Honor America's Heroes as Only a Patriotic Philadelphia Can Do
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