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REAL PEOPLE. REAL MOMENTS.

The Best Stories Come From the Water.

Long after the boats return to shore, the friendships, conversations, and experiences stay with us. These are the faces and moments at the heart of Walleyes for Wounded Heroes.

A participant fishing aboard a charter boat on Lake Erie

MOMENTS FROM LAKE ERIE

Every Outing Has Its Own Story.

Fishing, fellowship, laughter, and the joy of being together. These moments are made possible by W4WH Heroes, volunteer captains, and the community.

A participant fishing aboard a charter boat on Lake Erie

Out on the Water

The shared excitement of fishing Lake Erie with volunteer captains.

A group of Walleyes for Wounded Heroes participants and volunteers gathered together

A Crew Built on Connection

Group moments are often just as memorable as the time fishing.

A smiling participant holds a caught walleye aboard a fishing boat

The Joy of the Catch

Celebrating the experience, the friendships, and the day's successes.

HEAR IT FROM THOSE WHO WERE THERE

The Moments That Matter Most.

“The instant camaraderie took me back to my days in the marines. For the first time in a long time I felt whole again.”

Luke Sanford
W4WH participant and retired U.S. Marine

“The cathartic benefits of the event are beyond reproach.”

Will Thompson
W4WH participant and retired U.S. Army veteran

MORE FROM OUR COMMUNITY

See What Happens Between Events.

W4WH shares event photo collections, community celebrations, and new updates across its social channels. Explore more of the organization's own media, and follow along as new memories are made.

A group of Walleyes for Wounded Heroes participants and volunteers gathered together

HELP MAKE THE NEXT MEMORY POSSIBLE

More Memories Begin With More Support.

Your contribution helps W4WH bring eligible Heroes together again.