Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation, Inc.

The mission of the Foundation is to employ the therapeutic and rehabilitative qualities of fly fishing to help heal traumatically wounded warriors. WQW brings wounded veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to Montana for a six day program of fly fishing and recreation. Most warriors who come are still in rehab in the military hospital system. Once here, they have the opportunity to relax and to learn to fly fish in the quiet and beautiful surroundings of Montana and neighboring Yellowstone Park.
 

The positive impact on the healing and rehabilitation of the warriors from the program and their experience here is clear. WQW's Fishing Experience program provides a respite from the rigors and stresses of war and from the treatment they have endured because of their injuries. They receive quality fly fishing instruction from caring and expert fly fishing guides, instructors and companions. Through adaptive methods of fly fishing they can move beyond their disabilities to learn a new life skill and to gain the recognition of the importance of engaging in new activities as they move on in their recovery.
 

The program provides transportation, accommodations, meals, and gives each warrior a complete fly fishing outfit including rod, reel and waders to keep so they can continue to fish when they leave MT – all at no cost to them. The program supports these wounded warriors through the generosity of its donors and many volunteers.
 

Feedback:

• "I am a Marine, a volunteer, my wounds are simply part of my job, and you people really don't owe me anything. We are truly overwhelmed by the generosity of the Bozeman community, and we will never forget you!" Sgt Dan Herrington, USMC
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• "The change in this marine's attitude and morale is truly remarkable!"
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• "In particular LCpl Mendez is glowing with self confidence and a huge smile. That is remarkable."
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• "It is a joy to see that glow... the aliveness that comes over them when they recount their experiences with W&QW."
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• "They can't stop talking about their Montana experience!"
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• "This is a tremendous program!"