PACK EXPO Event Supports Military Veterans

Published: November 19, 2014

RESTON, VA | PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, reports that the PACK gives BACK event at the recent PACK EXPO raised more than $34,000 for K9s for Warriors, a charitable organization dedicated to providing service dogs to military veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress as a result of their service since 9/11. The November 3 event, open only to PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO registrants, featured former Tonight Show host and celebrated comedian Jay Leno.

Leno entertained a sold-out crowd of 1,900, and funds raised included a portion of ticket sales and supplemental donations collected online and on-site at PACK EXPO. The program includes three weeks’ training for the canine/warrior teams at the K9s for Warriors facility in Ponte Vedra, FL. More than 90% of the partnered dogs are obtained through rescue groups.

“We’re always happy to support those that have fought for our country,” says Charles D. Yuska, PMMI president and CEO. “Our service men and women have given so much for us. It’s a pleasure to be able to give something back to them.”

PMMI would like to thank Title Sponsors DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymer and Pro Mach and Gold Sponsors Bemis North America and International Paper for supporting PACK gives BACK.

“PACK gives BACK is a way to bring the entire PACK EXPO community together for a greater purpose,” says Yuska.

A link for donations will be active through November at PACK EXPO and donations are always accepted at K9s for Warriors.

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