Clarkstown police officer, former marine, runs for ‘wounded warriors’
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Re-Edited at 6:30 p.m.: The donation link at the bottom of this entry is now working!
Ever hear of the Wounded Warrior Project? It’s a nonprofit group that raises awareness and funds, largely through athletic 
events, for the ongoing rehabilitation of severely wounded veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Andrew Kelly, a Clarkstown police officer and former U.S. Marine, is helping raise money for the organization by running in the Vermont 100 in July. The 35-year-old, two-time Ironman Triathlete said he has been preparing for a year for the 100-mile race in the Green Mountains. 
Here’s a photo of him at the qualifying race – the Vermont 50 - in September. (His time was 9 hours, 58 minutes.)
Kelly told me he hopes to raise $100,000 for the project, and that his efforts will inspire other Lower Hudson Valley residents to help defray the mounting medical expenses incurred by amputees and other seriously injured veterans.
“The outpouring of support has helped our heroes to better assimilate back into society, but, more importantly, has given them hope for their future,” he said. “They have given so much of themselves and ask for so little in return.”
Donors can contribute to the Wounded Warrior Project through Kelly’s race by clicking here. For more information, post a comment at the end of this blog entry (Click on “Comments” to submit questions or other feedback).
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Best of Luck to you now during your training and from the first step to the last step of the Vermont 100.
A nobel cause for a nobel marine.
Our prayers are with you Andrew.
Unfortunately, many people forget about our “Wounded Warriors”, hopefully this will raise more awareness for those left behind. Good luck Ang, you are a true American and super hero!!!
Go get ‘em Andrew! Our vets are lucky to have you on their side. Great cause!
I think there are many people looking for a way to help the wounded servicemen and women returning from the Wars. Kudos to Andrew Kelly for his efforts. Good luck Andrew in your quest to raise $100,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Our vets should not be forgotten. You are taking action to make sure that doesn’t happen. I will spread the word about the Wounded Warrior Project. Good Luck in the run!!
I never heard of the Wounded Warrior Project, until now. I am glad to see that our wounded soldiers will receive Thanks for all that they have done for us, and put on the right road for recovery. Andrew, Good Luck in your RUN, and Thank you, too!