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WWE Impact works to inspire our Superstars, fans and employees through a variety of initiatives and partnerships across the globe.
Some of Our Featured and Like-Minded Partners
For more than 40 years, WWE and Make-A-Wish have partnered to grant wishes for children diagnosed with critical illnesses. Although it takes imagination to create a wish, it takes a universe of volunteers, medical professionals, donors, supporters and even WWE Superstars to make it happen. To date, WWE Superstars have granted more than 6,000 wishes with John Cena becoming the world’s leading celebrity wish granter with more than 650 wishes granted.
Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE and its fans are strong supporters of pediatric cancer research. Stephanie and Paul became passionate about pediatric cancer research when they met WWE fan Connor Michalek. Battling medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord, eight-year-old Connor left quite the impression on those he encountered. When Connor lost his battle with medulloblastoma in April 2014, Stephanie and Paul decided to honor him by creating Connor’s Cure, a fund at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Since its launch, the partnership has expanded Connor’s Cure outside of Children’s Foundation and supported top research centers and hospitals nationwide. To date, Connor’s Cure has raised more than $4.6 million and assisted more than 500 families around the world.
The Special Olympics’ mission remains as vital today as it did when the movement was founded in 1968. Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success.
WWE is proud to partner with Special Olympics to help further ignite this global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports every day around the world. This inspiring partnership encourages individuals to be the best that they can be while uniting and strengthening communities—a virtue WWE strongly believes in. WWE and Special Olympics are dedicated to creating a more inclusive and unified generation. Through this partnership, WWE is also helping to celebrate the differences in each of us and educate and expand the reach of Special Olympics, the organization’s powerful message of inclusion and remarkable athletes to a wider audience through WWE’s worldwide platforms.
In 2016, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and WWE announced a multi-year, national partnership to support bullying prevention efforts. Developed by WWE, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, today, the Be a STAR bullying prevention curriculum is available to 4,300 clubs and provides more than 4 million children access to tools and education materials that help create a safe and inclusive afterschool environment. WWE Superstars, many of whom are Boys & Girls Club alumni, participate in bullying-prevention rallies at local Clubs across the United States where they interact with local youth, share their personal experiences and distribute helpful resources.
The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. For more than 20 years, WWE and the USO have been partnered to bring entertainment to the troops around the world through base visits, viewing parties and tickets to WWE events.
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a 60-year history of marshalling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. The Ad Council has produced thousands of public service campaigns that address the most pressing social issues of the day. Ad Council icons and slogans are woven into the very fabric of American culture. WWE is a proud supporter of various Ad Council campaigns including Love Has No Labels, We Are America and Responsible Fatherhood.
Established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861, the Medal of Honor is our nation’s highest recognition of valor in combat. Earned through every major conflict in our nation’s history since the Civil War, the Medal of Honor commemorates those who were willing to risk their lives to protect and serve our country and the ideals we hold most dear. The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation is dedicated to sharing the stories and values of these incredible heroes—and to inspire America to build upon their legacies.
WWE is a proud partner of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to spotlight stories of our nation’s bravest heroes.
Established in 2008, American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering returning veterans and active-duty spouses in navigating their career transitions. Through personalized one-on-one mentoring, robust networking opportunities, and tailored online career advice, ACP has facilitated successful career paths for those who have served our nation. Currently fostering over 4,900 mentorships, ACP's impactful initiatives are made possible through strategic collaborations with corporate partners.
At the heart of ACP's mission is a commitment to individualized support. Each protégé is paired with a carefully selected mentor who provides guidance and assistance in achieving their unique career goals. This year-long mentorship is expertly facilitated by dedicated operations associates, ensuring a meaningful and impactful journey for both mentors and protégés. ACP's innovative approach to mentorship creates lasting connections that empower veterans and military spouses to thrive in the civilian workforce.