Skingraft Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 13,357 Reputation: 2,482 Days Won: 63 Joined: 12/11/2006 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I was in DC this week on business and was at a pub who was having a fund raiser for the wounded warrior project.The gentleman informed me that Under Armours project was for profit; I was not aware of this and was repulsed at the thought of a company profiting off of disabled vets. As a service member of 13 years and counting-I will never purchase another under Armour item. To profit off of death and dismemberment is nauseating. So when our boys are playing 100% for the wounded, UA is only giving 10% back. Do what you will, but keep this in mind if you buy USF wounded warrior gear.See email below:Discussion Thread Response Via Email (Ali) 10/13/2011 09:19:34 AMHi - Thank you for reaching out to us.We support the Wounded Warrior Project by selling products and giving 10% of the proceeds to the charitable group. You can view their website at the following link:http://bit.ly/nxGQEOWe also offer wounded warrior donation packs that go directly to the soldiers who are wounded and at Walter Reed Hospital.If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to get in touch with us via phone (1-888-727-6687), live chat, or e-mail. We’d be glad to help out any way we can.Thank you for choosing Under Armour.Ali FCustomer Service RepresentativeUNDER ARMOUR®1.888.727.6687WWW.UNDERARMOUR.COMPROTECT THIS HOUSE | I WILL Customer By Email (JIMMY HUDDLESTON) 10/12/2011 08:57:36 PMGood Evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Admin Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 96,987 Reputation: 10,808 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yeah well, many may never had heard of the WWP without UA (except you Bill O'Reilly fans). I'd be careful biting off hands. I can't imagine UA can outfit all these teams and not keep something for their effort to cover their own costs. They do quite a bit of advertising to raise awareness of the WWP. Probably could get better data from someone a little higher up than Ali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull-by-Marriage Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Bull Backers Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 4,741 Reputation: 127 Days Won: 3 Joined: 02/25/2004 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I was in DC this week on business and was at a pub who was having a fund raiser for the wounded warrior project.The gentleman informed me that Under Armours project was for profit; I was not aware of this and was repulsed at the thought of a company profiting off of disabled vets. As a service member of 13 years and counting-I will never purchase another under Armour item. To profit off of death and dismemberment is nauseating. So when our boys are playing 100% for the wounded, UA is only giving 10% back. Do what you will, but keep this in mind if you buy USF wounded warrior gear.See email below:Discussion Thread Response Via Email (Ali) 10/13/2011 09:19:34 AMHi - Thank you for reaching out to us.We support the Wounded Warrior Project by selling products and giving 10% of the proceeds to the charitable group. You can view their website at the following link:http://bit.ly/nxGQEOWe also offer wounded warrior donation packs that go directly to the soldiers who are wounded and at Walter Reed Hospital.If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to get in touch with us via phone (1-888-727-6687), live chat, or e-mail. We’d be glad to help out any way we can.Thank you for choosing Under Armour.Ali FCustomer Service RepresentativeUNDER ARMOUR®1.888.727.6687WWW.UNDERARMOUR.COMPROTECT THIS HOUSE | I WILL Customer By Email (JIMMY HUDDLESTON) 10/12/2011 08:57:36 PMGood EveningHaving watched yet another fallen hero procession this morning, I'm appalled at this. No ua for me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull-by-Marriage Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Bull Backers Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 4,741 Reputation: 127 Days Won: 3 Joined: 02/25/2004 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yeah well, many may never had heard of the WWP without UA (except you Bill O'Reilly fans). I'd be careful biting off hands. I can't imagine UA can outfit all these teams and not keep something for their effort to cover their own costs. They do quite a bit of advertising to raise awareness of the WWP. Probably could get better data from someone a little higher up than Ali.I'm for them making a profit, but 10% to the charity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Admin Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 96,987 Reputation: 10,808 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I can't corroborate that number. Don't forget that while the intent is to **** UA, you can bet that USF is getting their dime as well, and who knows who else. The USF logo is on the apparel, I doubt the CLC waived all licensing fees for the WWP items. I think instead of asking why UA isn't giving the house away we should look at the "partnership" as both parties call it, to honor our heroes. Cleary if the WWP didn't like the work UA was doing they could shut it down in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Admin Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 96,987 Reputation: 10,808 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Furthermore, as I said above, I believe they are donating all this gear to the schools. Part of the program you'll see, is for the schools to then auction off the jerseys to raise additional funds for WWP. That's certainly a net loss for UA. Maybe in the end, they're not evil but are covering some of their costs, keeping something off the gear to pay for the dollars they put into advertising and raising awareness. Again, before we ignorantly **** someone that is standing up to help WWP recognize our heroes, let's try to fully understand. I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skingraft Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 13,357 Reputation: 2,482 Days Won: 63 Joined: 12/11/2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 That's cool man. Best thing about America is our freedoms of choice-I choose another brand. Do me this favor, go spend some time with some wounded kids and see what financial distress they are going through, them tell me 10% enough. It's cheap, they should step that up-10% is a discount, not a donation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple B Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Moderator Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 74,509 Reputation: 10,798 Days Won: 422 Joined: 11/25/2005 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Not buying any UA WWP stuff for this reason alone is total absurdity .... Last I looked 10% of anything is better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skingraft Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 13,357 Reputation: 2,482 Days Won: 63 Joined: 12/11/2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2011 Not buying any UA WWP stuff for this reason alone is total absurdity .... Last I looked 10% of anything is better than nothing.Or I can spend my money to where a 100% goes to the wounded-like I said: choices. It's all a choice, but I won't allow profit for dismemberment with my money. No where have I read only 10% went to them-I found out and made a choice not to contribut 10%, but allocate it to resources that give 100%. The post is meant to bring awareness; it's America-you get to chose your own path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Bulls Posted October 13, 2011 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 136 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/06/2008 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Have to agree a little with everyone that's posted. First off, it's a choice. Sure 10% seems small. If you disagree don't buy it. Take that $82+ and go directly to the WPP website and donate it. Being a Vet myself, I appreciate any corporation donating money to these type projects. Do what's right in you heart. It is your choice.BTW, if you really look at any charitable organization, you'll find that not all the money actually goes to the charity. If you've been in the Military you get hounded to donate money through CFC. If you check the percentage that do to "Admin" you'd be amazed. I donate no matter what because I hope to make a difference. That's really what it's all about. Remember this: Volunteer you time and money: because everything you do for yourself dies with you, while everything you do for otheres will live forever." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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