Humana and Blue Buffalo co-sponsor Jan. 31
“Tribute to Heroes Game of Honor,” To Be Held for the First Time in
the Twin Cities
The Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team (WWAFT) and its chief
co-sponsors - leading health and well-being company Humana Inc.
(NYSE: HUM) and leading natural pet food company Blue Buffalo
(Nasdaq: BUFF) - are proud to present the WWAFT's seventh annual
pre-Super Bowl flag football game featuring military veteran
amputee athletes and former National Football League (NFL) players.
The game will take place on January 31, 2018 - just prior to the
Minneapolis-hosted Super Bowl LII - at Concordia University in
nearby St. Paul, Minnesota.
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The WWAFT is comprised of military veterans from across the
country, all of whom lost a limb while serving in Iraq or
Afghanistan. WWAFT’s mission is to highlight the perseverance of
America’s active and retired service members, and to raise
awareness and support for wounded warriors and their families.
Among the players will be Veteran Marine and former Concordia
University defensive end Hank Goff.
The veterans will play against a roster of notable former
college and professional football players, including NFL alumni
such as Rocky Bleier (Pittsburgh Steelers); Ron
Jaworski (Philadelphia Eagles); Jerry Kramer (Green Bay
Packers); Hall of Famers Charles Haley (San Francisco 49ers
and Dallas Cowboys) and Jack Youngblood (Los Angeles Rams);
and former hometown Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks Rich
Gannon and Sage Rosenfels.
“This game is a tremendous opportunity to show just what wounded
warriors can do - that the human spirit is powerful as we explore
endless possibilities in our professional and personal lives,” said
Veteran Marine and team captain BJ Ganem, who lost a leg
below the knee in Iraq in 2004. “To play against some of the NFL’s
most iconic players, whom many of us grew up watching on
television, is also incredible. And we appreciate the support we
receive from Americans of all walks of life who come out to watch
us play in support of this endeavor.”
“I’m proud to compete in this incredible game and to support
these talented athletes in a forum that highlights the physical and
emotional strength of our wounded warriors,” said former
Philadelphia Eagle quarterback and game participant Ron
Jaworski. “The opportunity to raise awareness about the
abilities – and the needs – of our military veterans is critical,
and my teammates and I are grateful for the chance to be a part of
this event during the lead-up to the Super Bowl in the Twin
Cities.”
This is the fifth consecutive year that Humana has been a lead
sponsor of the WWAFT pre-Super Bowl game, part of the company’s
long-standing commitment to America’s military. Humana provides
health benefits to six million U.S. service men and women and
dependents as the managed care support contractor for the TRICARE
East Region; and through its Veterans Hiring Initiative, the
company has hired more than 4,000 veterans and military spouses
since 2011.
“We’re proud to support these heroes who have sacrificed so much
in serving our nation with honor,” said Orie Mullen, President of
Humana Military. “Every member of the Wounded Warrior Amputee
Football Team is a beacon of strength, courage, and
inspiration.”
Joining Humana as the game’s lead co-sponsor is a leading
natural pet food company Blue Buffalo, dedicated to making the
healthiest pet food possible; finding a cure for pet cancer; and
supporting America’s military veterans, including raising awareness
and funding for service dogs. These canine companions are
invaluable in helping those who served re-establish productive
lives in this country, and are specifically trained to aid veterans
with PTSD or balance issues, and who have lost limbs or have sight
or hearing loss or impairment.
“We are pleased and humbled to be a part of such an inspiring
event and to be able to give back in some small way to those who
have given so much,” said David Petrie, President of the Blue
Buffalo Foundation. “The Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team is a
remarkable example of human spirit and positive attitude.”
Established in 2012, the WWAFT record in pre-Super Bowl “Tribune
to Heroes Game of Honor” games stands at an unbeaten 6-0.
Additional game sponsors include Blimpie; Cold Stone Creamery;
Grunt Style; FASTPORT; Sanford Health; and Winkley Orthotics &
Prosthetics.
About Wounded Warrior Amputee Football
Team (WWAFT)
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 of up service members who have served
and are now using a prosthetic device to engage in everyday life
activities. By showcasing our team on the football field, the WWAFT
seeks to inspire our fans and highlight the perseverance of our
service members (both active and former) who continue to face
life’s challenges without excuses.
The WWAFT visits various cities across the country and endeavors
to play exhibition games with current and retired professional
athletes. Taking on the best athletes is well within the scope of
the WWAFT and emphasizes the fact that all veterans are able to
contribute at home, ready to excel in the work place and continue
to be great patriots and ambassadors for best country in the world.
For more information, please visit www.wwaft.org.
About Blue Buffalo
Blue Buffalo, based in Wilton, CT, is the nation's leading
natural pet food company, providing natural foods and treats for
dogs and cats under its BLUE Life Protection Formula, BLUE
Wilderness, BLUE Basics, BLUE Freedom and BLUE Natural Veterinary
Diet lines. Paying tribute to its founding mission, the Company,
through the Blue Buffalo Foundation, is a leading sponsor of pet
cancer awareness and of critical research studies of pet cancer,
including causes, treatments and the role of nutrition, at leading
veterinary medical schools and clinics across the United States.
For more information about Blue Buffalo, visit the Company’s
website at www.BlueBuffalo.com.
About Humana
Humana Inc. is committed to helping our millions of medical and
specialty members achieve their best health. Our successful history
in care delivery and health plan administration is helping us
create a new kind of integrated care with the power to improve
health and well-being and lower costs. Our efforts are leading to a
better quality of life for people with Medicare, families,
individuals, military service personnel, and communities at
large.
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care
professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right
place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical
capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care,
behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness
solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes
health care easier to navigate and more effective.
More information regarding Humana is available to investors via
the Investor Relations page of the company’s web site at
www.humana.com, including copies of:
- Annual reports to stockholders
- Securities and Exchange Commission
filings
- Most recent investor conference
presentations
- Quarterly earnings news releases and
conference calls
- Calendar of events
- Corporate Governance information
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