Wargaming is no stranger to charitable activities. We’re passionate about military history and do all we can to preserve it. There’s the Wargaming Education Center at the Tank Museum at Bovington and the ongoing sponsorship of the USS Iowa to name a few.
Wargaming America has hosted several events for various charities, including the World of Tanks Veterans Day Charity Drive and the Holiday Charity Livestream, amongst other initiatives. The latest in these is to celebrate National Military Appreciation Month.
To recognize and honor North American veterans and troops during National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), Wargaming America has teamed up with top veteran organizations for the fourth year in a row.
Four non-profits have been chosen for the four weeks in May to receive proceeds from sales across Wargaming’s award-winning titles. World of Tanks, World of Warplanes, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, and World of Tanks Blitz will help raise funds for AMVETS, Wounded Warriors Canada, National Armor and Cavalry Heritage Foundation and Operation Supply Drop.
AMVETS
A volunteer-led organization formed by World War II veterans of the United States, AMVETS is one of America’s leading veteran service organizations with over 250,000 members. It assists veterans through the sponsorship of numerous programs that serve U.S. citizens and their country.
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Wounded Warriors Canada
A non-profit organization that support’s Canada’s ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families. Formed in 2006, their efforts over the years have focused on mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder. They’ve helped raise hundreds of thousands in donations and have been associated with companies like “Tough Mudder” to spread awareness.
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National Armor and Cavalry Heritage Foundation
Founded in 2006, the National Armor and Cavalry Heritage Foundation works helping to raise funds for the construction of the National Armor and Cavalry Museum. This efforts relies solely on private donations, and it’s their mission to build a world-class museum to honor the mounted warriors of past and present, as well as their families. Twinned with the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center on the same land, when completed, the site will be the U.S. Army’s largest museum complex.
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Operation Supply Drop
Using video games as a generationally relevant catalyst, Operation Supply Drop has created a supportive community for thousands of veterans, secured millions of dollars’ worth of video games and equipment for service men and women US and NATO allied troops, and it has supported veteran-owned business in the video game industry.
During the month of May—and Military Appreciation Month—Operation Supply Drop will hold its annual 8-Bit Salute fundraiser which will help them do more for veterans and active duty service members are the globe.
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Where You Come in
For each week in May, one of the veteran organizations will receive 25 percent of the proceeds from select bundles: 14.99, $22.99 and $23.56 special gold and silver support packages purchased from the North American Gift Shop across select Wargaming titles. 25 percent of these proceeds from the all-encompassing “Military Appreciation Month Support Bundle” across each product purchased during will be spread between each of the four organizations.
We believe that these initiatives resonate with some of Wargaming’s key fans: those in active military service and veterans. We always look for opportunities to show our gratitude and appreciation to those across the world. The organizations we’ve selected provide amazing services and support to troops in the U.S. and Canada, and we’re excited to support them.
Planning to Donate?
- AMVETS: May 4–10
- Wounded Warriors Canada: May 11–17
- National Armor & Cavalry Foundation: May 18–24
- Operation Supply Drop: May 25–31
- Military Appreciation Month All Charity Support Bundle: May 4–31