“My journey to lead a chapter of an organization for Veterans is probably not what you would expect. You see, I have never served in the military. I have worked in the private and public sector as a mechanical contractor for over 25 years. Becoming involved with Team River Runner…
Key Largo Clinic & BLESMA Collaborative Event
From March 1-7, 2020, the warm weather and welcoming community of Key Largo hosted six veterans with visual impairment and their guides for another fantastic OuttaSight program. This program became exclusively an OuttaSight program a few years ago, and with the financial assistance of the Blind Veterans of America’s Peer…
TRR X Calleva Mexico Trip
In 2020 TRR added a new National Paddling Clinic-Mexico whitewater kayaking. This clinic is due to TRR’s close relationship with Calleva Outdoors. Veterans from all Chapters who build class 3 whitewater paddling skills can apply to this winter (January) week long paddling clinic. Partnering with Calleva in the DC/MD/VA area…
TRR Southern IL teams up with local VA and University to serve Veterans
“The new Team River Runner Southern Illinois (TRR-SoIL), chapter is joining with the Marion VA Medical Center and SIU’s Veteran Adventures and Recreational Sports and Services to sponsor the clinics. Kayaks, outriggers, paddles and adaptive paddles, universal padding seats and personal flotation devices will be provided. Participants should bring swimsuits and towels; goggles,…
TRR Spokane partners with Eastern Washington University
“As he’s being loaded into a kayak in the Eastern Washington University pool one evening, George Davis says he’s actually a pretty good kayaker, except for one thing. “I just can’t see where I’m going,” said Davis, a Navy veteran who started losing his sight at age 30 and was…
Tennessee Valley Canoe Club Donates $2500 to TRR
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Kathy Champion has a new outlook on life thanks to kayaking!
“Kathy Champion’s last name couldn’t be more appropriate, because she is a champion, a champion for courage. “Once you get over the fear of being blind you can begin and live again,” said Champion.” Check out the video and article!
First Annual Western OuttaSight Clinic
First Annual Western OuttaSight ClinicLake Berryessa, CaliforniaSeptember 18 – 22, 2019 by Chris Farris / photos by Carlisle LandelPicture this: a 70-foot luxury houseboat moored in a secluded cove on a warm lake as the base of operations for the First Western Outtasight Clinic, where 4 veterans with visual impairments would learn kayaking skills and nine vets or volunteers…
TRR Memphis Gets out on the water !
“Grab your paddle, hop in the kayak, and let’s take a few laps around Shelby Farms. It’s just what the doctor ordered for these veterans. We met up with them on a cool, windy Tuesday morning. “The main thing is just be out here and enjoy it. You’re not in…
Annual Veteran’s Family Camp
By: Tonya Butler This year’s camp served 76 veterans with 22 volunteers from the Marine Corp League, American Legion and Auxiliary, and the University of South Alabama Therapeutic Recreation Majors, as well as high school students fulfilling volunteer hours. Veterans’ families bonded over pies in the face, fear on the high…