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2nd Jan 2023

Episode 1: Mighty MO-KAN-Interview with Brian Roderick and Jake Whipkey

Brian Roderick is the Host of the MO-KAN Ducks, Bucks and Trapping Event, and leads the incredible Mighty Team MO-KAN, which has proudly hosted and honored our combat-wounded Purple Heart Heroes annually for the past 13 years. Brian discusses his work with the organization over the years, including how and why he got involved with the Foundation, the impact it has made in the lives of our Heroes, as well as his own. Brian is joined by Purple Heart Hero and WWIA Guide, Jake Whipkey, who has assisted and guided at the MO-KAN event for over a decade. Jake shares his thoughts and memories of MO-KAN and graciously shares his own story of how he was wounded in combat while in service to our country. There are plenty of great stories and gems of wisdom in this episode, so sit back, relax, and enjoy this powerful conversation.

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WWIA Podcast
Honor. Connect. Heal.
Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation (WWIA) is a national 501(c)(3) public charity that devotes all its energy and resources to supporting the men and women wounded in combat who were awarded the Purple Heart medal. WWIA supports these phenomenal Heroes by providing them with the opportunity to participate in world-class outdoor sporting activities at no cost to them. We do this to recognize and honor their sacrifice, encourage independence and connections with communities, and promote healing and wellness through camaraderie and a shared passion for the outdoors.
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Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) John J. McDaniel founded Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation in 2007 and established its corporate headquarters in Apollo Beach, Florida. A retired Army officer, John felt that his service to the nation was not yet finished. He started as a concerned citizen taking a few Wounded Warriors out on hunting and fishing trips, but quickly saw that the need for this kind of healing was greater than he could support on his own. In 2009 WWIA was granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and has been changing the lives of American Heroes and American Sportsmen and women across the country ever since.