What
is the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project?
The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project
is a partnership between Disabled Sports USA, its chapters
and the Wounded Warrior Project, providing year round sports
programs for severely wounded service members from the Iraq
and Afghanistan conflict and the Global War on Terrorism.
Forty-one years of experience has
shown early intervention with active sports results in successful
rehabilitation, leading to employment. The “Wounded
Warriors” and their family members are provided these
opportunities free of charge, including transportation, lodging,
adaptive equipment and individualized instruction in over
a dozen different winter and summer sports.
Programs take place at sites throughout the United States
of America offering Wounded Warriors the opportunity to integrate
as participants and mentors in their home communities.
Why is the Wounded Warrior Disabled
Sports Project Important?
These soldiers, airmen and marines are going
through a very difficult time. They are warriors, athletes
with the majority in their twenties. This sudden, traumatic
change in physical ability makes service members vulnerable
to psychological and emotional, as well as physical trauma;
which severely impacts them and their families.
What they need is action NOW that
will show them the promise of a bright and active future.
Sport provides this. With the proper adaptive equipment and
trained instructors, they can successfully learn a sport -
almost any sport—in ONE day. This immediate success
provides a foundation for the development of a positive self-image
and outlook on life. This transformation is a key factor in
leading an independent, full and productive life.
How Can I Support the Wounded Warrior
Disabled Sports Project?
These vital services are funded from individual and private sector groups. More than ever your donation is needed TODAY to sponsor a Wounded Warrior. 90% of DS/USA’s budget goes toward direct programming costs.
Disabled Sports Organizations may also register to offer services to Wounded Warriors
About The Wounded Warrior Project
The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a non-profit organization aimed at assisting those men and women of the United States armed forces who have been severely injured during the war on terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots around the world. Beginning at the bedside of the severely wounded, WWP provides programs and services designated to ease the burdens of these heroes and their families, aid in the recovery process and smooth the transition back to civilian life.
For more information, please call (904) 296-7350 or visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
About Disabled Sports USA
Founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans, Disabled Sports USA provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to rebuild their lives through sports, recreation and educational programs. DS/USA is a national multi-sport, multi-disability organization serving more than 60,000 youth and adults annually. A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, DS/USA offers programs through its nationwide network of 90 community-based chapters operating in 36 states. For schedules and additional information, visit www.dsusa.org/programs-wwdsp-about.html or call
(301) 217-9840.
DS/USA is a member of the Combined Federal Campaign. CFC Number: 10151
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