A huge part of the TRR program is training our Veterans to make a difference in their own communities. Team River Runner-Shepherd is doing incredible job. They have partnered with Eastern Panhandle Indigo Children (E.P.I.C) to teach kayaking to children with autism.

Tracy, the Shepherd chapter coordinator explains why this is a great match:

“Children on the autism spectrum have particular needs in terms of processing time, breaking down processes and time to acquire a skill,” she said. “Veterans are very familiar with that, both in terms of their military training and also in recovery programs.”