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Dave Woodruff from the Bob Woodruff Foundation

Ellen Gustafson and Ben Keiser sit down with Dave Woodruff to explore how the Bob Woodruff Foundation is changing lives for veterans and military families through bold partnerships and breakthrough programs.

In this episode, Founders Ellen Gustafson and Ben Keiser speak with Dave Woodruff from the Bob Woodruff Foundation to discuss the foundation’s mission and its partnership with the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative, including its presence at the Super Bowl. They also highlight the impact of the Wheelchair Football League, which empowers veterans through adaptive sports, and the VIVA Program, which has helped bring 92 babies into the world by providing in vitro fertilization (IVF) support for veterans. Additionally, they dive into the foundation’s efforts in mental health, housing, food insecurity, and disaster relief, and how listeners can get involved in supporting veterans and military families.