What is iPods for Wounded Veterans?
Their story:
iPods for Wounded Veterans was founded by United States Military Veterans in 2011. When Paul Cardello and John Parker learned that wounded veterans recovering in military hospitals wanted one thing to make their days brighter — music — they immediately began putting together a collection of iPods.
Not long after, on their first visit to Walter Reed Military Medical Center, they brought 32 iPods—only to quickly realize it wasn’t nearly enough. Determined to do more, they returned to Boston and began raising funds for a second trip. Just a few weeks later, they went back, this time with enough iPods and gifts for every wounded soldier they met.
Today, iPods for Wounded Veterans continues its mission by providing MP3 players, tablets, headphones, magazines, personal letters, and more — all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our wounded veterans. The intensive rehabilitation they require can take months, even years. These materials provide a diversion, easing the boredom and repetition of the rehabilitation and recovery process. Their Class A security clearance allows them to personally deliver these gifts to Military and Veterans hospitals, where they can interact with veterans and their families one-on-one.
The organization is made up entirely of volunteers – there are NO paid employees. Over 80% of all funds raised go directly back to the wounded veterans, with the only expenditures being those necessary to travel to and from hospitals. ABOUT | iPods for Wounded Veterans
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On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Lisa Downey, Veteran Services Director in Tewksbury, is hosting iPods for Wounded Veterans at the Tewksbury Senior Center.
Tewksbury Veterans are welcome to come down and enjoy lunch and meet with other veterans. A free gift will be provided for all veterans. Raffles for Laptops, iPods, TVs, and tablets.
Seats are limited, so please contact the Veterans Services office at 978-640-4485 to make your reservation.
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