ABOUT

The American Thunder Cause Brand stands as a tribute to the valor of the United States Armed Forces and the unwavering strength of their families who sustain them. Created with the mission of honoring these heroes, American Thunder channels its support to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to healing the visible and invisible wounds of war.

Endorsed by every branch of the Armed Forces, the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s mission took center stage during the American Thunder Broadcast Special, where it received powerful support in a stirring film tribute featuring President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Former President George H.W. Bush.
ABOUT

The American Thunder Cause Brand stands as a tribute to the valor of the United States Armed Forces and the unwavering strength of their families who sustain them. Created with the mission of honoring these heroes, American Thunder channels its support to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to healing the visible and invisible wounds of war.

Endorsed by every branch of the Armed Forces, the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s mission took center stage during the American Thunder Broadcast Special, where it received powerful support in a stirring film tribute featuring President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Former President George H.W. Bush.
ABOUT

The American Thunder Cause Brand stands as a tribute to the valor of the United States Armed Forces and the unwavering strength of their families who sustain them. Created with the mission of honoring these heroes, American Thunder channels its support to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to healing the visible and invisible wounds of war.

Endorsed by every branch of the Armed Forces, the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s mission took center stage during the American Thunder Broadcast Special, where it received powerful support in a stirring film tribute featuring President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Former President George H.W. Bush.
THE INSPIRATION

David Clark was profoundly moved by the resilience of ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, who was gravely injured by an IED while embedded with the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq in 2006. Shrapnel and debris had pierced Woodruff’s skull, requiring extensive surgeries and rehabilitation. Yet, he returned to journalism and launched the Bob Woodruff Foundation, dedicated to supporting veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

Inspired by Woodruff's mission, Clark created American Thunder, a cause brand to elevate the foundation’s work. He organized a benefit concert at the iconic Buffalo Chip Campground during Sturgis' famous Motorcycle Rally, partnering with Mark Cuban and HDNet to bring the event to an international audience.
THE INSPIRATION

David Clark was profoundly moved by the resilience of ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff, who was gravely injured by an IED while embedded with the 4th Infantry Division in Iraq in 2006. Shrapnel and debris had pierced Woodruff’s skull, requiring extensive surgeries and rehabilitation. Yet, he returned to journalism and launched the Bob Woodruff Foundation, dedicated to supporting veterans with traumatic brain injuries.

Inspired by Woodruff's mission, Clark created American Thunder, a cause brand to elevate the foundation’s work. He organized a benefit concert at the iconic Buffalo Chip Campground during Sturgis' famous Motorcycle Rally, partnering with Mark Cuban and HDNet to bring the event to an international audience.
THE CONCERT

The American Thunder Music Festival, a landmark event held on August 11, 2011, unfolded under the charismatic presence of Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges, who took the stage with his band, the Abiders. The evening brought together Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stevie Nicks and John Fogerty, alongside the inspiring Southern Comfort, a band composed of wounded veterans, all performing before a captivated, sold-out crowd of over 52,000 fans.

To open the Music Festival Jeff Bridges said:
“I’m honored to support the Bob Woodruff Foundation. I’ve seen a few interesting places in my day – but nothing like this. This is Thunderdome meets Apocalypse Now. In 2006, when Bob was injured covering the war in Iraq, I was amazed he survived, and not only did he recover, he didn’t walk away from the troops he was covering. With his family’s support he dedicated himself to helping service men and women who suffer from the visible and invisible scars of war.”
THE CONCERT

The American Thunder Music Festival, a landmark event held on August 11, 2011, unfolded under the charismatic presence of Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges, who took the stage with his band, the Abiders. The evening brought together Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stevie Nicks and John Fogerty, alongside the inspiring Southern Comfort, a band composed of wounded veterans, all performing before a captivated, sold-out crowd of over 52,000 fans.

To open the Music Festival Jeff Bridges said:
“I’m honored to support the Bob Woodruff Foundation. I’ve seen a few interesting places in my day – but nothing like this. This is Thunderdome meets Apocalypse Now. In 2006, when Bob was injured covering the war in Iraq, I was amazed he survived, and not only did he recover, he didn’t walk away from the troops he was covering. With his family’s support he dedicated himself to helping service men and women who suffer from the visible and invisible scars of war.”
THE CONCERT

The American Thunder Music Festival, a landmark event held on August 11, 2011, unfolded under the charismatic presence of Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges, who took the stage with his band, the Abiders. The evening brought together Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stevie Nicks and John Fogerty, alongside the inspiring Southern Comfort, a band composed of wounded veterans, all performing before a captivated, sold-out crowd of over 52,000 fans.

To open the Music Festival Jeff Bridges said:
“I’m honored to support the Bob Woodruff Foundation. I’ve seen a few interesting places in my day – but nothing like this. This is Thunderdome meets Apocalypse Now. In 2006, when Bob was injured covering the war in Iraq, I was amazed he survived, and not only did he recover, he didn’t walk away from the troops he was covering. With his family’s support he dedicated himself to helping service men and women who suffer from the visible and invisible scars of war.”
GLOBAL BROADCAST

American Thunder’s powerful message of support reached audiences far and wide, thanks to a strategic partnership with HDNet, the Pentagon Channel, and the American Forces Network. Together, these broadcasts carried the benefit concert’s signal across borders and oceans, reaching over one million active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in more than 175 countries, scattered U.S. territories, and aboard every U.S. Navy vessel navigating the globe.

This unprecedented global broadcast connected servicemen and women with a heartfelt tribute, celebrating their courage and resilience. In even the most remote postings, American Thunder brought them a reminder of the unwavering support from home, uniting them in spirit through the universal language of music and gratitude.
GLOBAL BROADCAST

American Thunder’s powerful message of support reached audiences far and wide, thanks to a strategic partnership with HDNet, the Pentagon Channel, and the American Forces Network. Together, these broadcasts carried the benefit concert’s signal across borders and oceans, reaching over one million active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in more than 175 countries, scattered U.S. territories, and aboard every U.S. Navy vessel navigating the globe.

This unprecedented global broadcast connected servicemen and women with a heartfelt tribute, celebrating their courage and resilience. In even the most remote postings, American Thunder brought them a reminder of the unwavering support from home, uniting them in spirit through the universal language of music and gratitude.
GLOBAL BROADCAST

American Thunder’s powerful message of support reached audiences far and wide, thanks to a strategic partnership with HDNet, the Pentagon Channel, and the American Forces Network. Together, these broadcasts carried the benefit concert’s signal across borders and oceans, reaching over one million active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in more than 175 countries, scattered U.S. territories, and aboard every U.S. Navy vessel navigating the globe.

This unprecedented global broadcast connected servicemen and women with a heartfelt tribute, celebrating their courage and resilience. In even the most remote postings, American Thunder brought them a reminder of the unwavering support from home, uniting them in spirit through the universal language of music and gratitude.
THE BOB WOODRUFF
FOUNDATION

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was hit by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq. Since then, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has led an enduring call to action for people to stand up for heroes and meet the emerging and long-term needs of today’s veterans. To date, BWF has invested more than $65 million to find, fund and shape programs that have empowered impacted veterans and service members, and their families, across the nation.
MORE INFO
THE BOB WOODRUFF
FOUNDATION

The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) was founded in 2006 after reporter Bob Woodruff was hit by a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq. Since then, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has led an enduring call to action for people to stand up for heroes and meet the emerging and long-term needs of today’s veterans. To date, BWF has invested more than $65 million to find, fund and shape programs that have empowered impacted veterans and service members, and their families, across the nation.
MORE INFO

PARTICIPANTS

CONTACT
CONTACT
© Copyright 2020 / David Clark Cause, Inc.