UFC’s Randy Couture Supports Our Troops

Last weekend, UFC stud Randy Couture hosted his second annual ‘Operation All In’ charity poker tournement in Las Vegas to benefit his Xtreme Couture GI Foundation that supports injured American soldiers.

“I started this foundation about two years ago to raise awareness for the guys, especially the wounded guys, coming back from the war,” Couture said, “We’ve raised about $150,000 for the guys so far.”

Couture is an Army veteran himself, so it’s no surprise that he’s stepping up for the troops. And he’s stepping up in a big way…aside from his annual charity poker event, he’s got more events going down…how about joining the beast for an ‘Extreme Combat Weekend’ of Charity Paintball Games?  Sure, you may come home with a few bruises, but playing paintball with Couture for charity sounds like one hell of a way to say ‘thank you’ to our troops.

This video from the Gratitude Campaign is unrelated to Couture and his mighty-mighty-fine heart however, it certainly gets the message across…

About the Xtreme Couture GI Foundation: Honors the veterans of America’s armed forces. The foundation was especially formed to raise money and awareness for those wounded in action and their families. To date, more than 24,000 U.S. troops have been wounded in the war against terrorism, which doesn’t include the many more suffering the mental effects. Many of the injuries are traumatic amputations, gunshot wounds, burns and blast injuries that will retire these brave men and woman from the armed forces. Even though some of these men and woman are severely injured, they have the courage, strength and determination to win this battle.

Publishing notice: I’m outta here till Monday kids. If you’re looking, here’s where you’ll find me.

As always, thanks for reading. Delinda@athlebrities.com