“The first time John Fritzell picked up a kayak paddle he was only 11 years old. Because of a rare neurological disorder, he was physically unable to hold a paddle for the next 39 years. Last Saturday at Canoecopia, the world’s largest paddlesports expo held annually in Madison, WI, John was…
Highlighting Team River Runner Salt Lake City
“The Utah Chapter of Team River Runner is one such program that helps connect veterans to one another, and to nature. Team River Runner seeks “to provide all veterans and their families an opportunity to find health, healing, community purpose, and new challenges through adventure and adaptive paddle sports.” Veterans…
St. Cloud Outtasight Clinic
If you watch Josiah Jackson paddling in the water, you probably can’t tell that he’s never kayaked before and that he’s also blind. Jackson served in the Army back in the 90s, but a few years ago he started suffering from a neurological condition that affected his vision. “I need…
New Decatur, IL chapter making waves!
“When Tom Willfong returned home nearly 15 years ago after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, he found few people in Macon County who were able to understand his experience. Willfong was injured during an attack while on a road march. He broke his arm and now suffers from post traumatic stress…
Steve Baskis, Outtasight paddler is having an accessible home built by Home for the Troops!
“Army Specialist Steven Baskis lost his sight after he was wounded in the War in Iraq. But he hasn’t let his disability stop him from enjoying the adventure of a lifetime. “I always said to family and friends and strangers growing up that I wanted to see the world and…
A Rebuilding Effort for Braeden!
We may have moved on but there are so many people still reeling and rebuilding from the damage done by hurricane Irma. We’ve been lucky enough to discover a young man who could really use our help to rebuild. This is why we’ve created a fundraiser, please consider contributing to…
TRR Susquehanna Valley Partners with Millersville University
On any given weekday, you may find Millersville University (MU) students, faculty and staff swimming in the pool at Pucillo Gymnasium. This fall, the University is opening the pool on weekends for veterans to learn how to kayak. From now through mid-April, the Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner (TRR) will…
TRR Fort Belvoir Partners with Fort Belvoir’s Exceptional Family Member Program
“An important aspect of this program is having the parents involved to give their kids a sense of familiarity while they’re in the water,” said Eric Guzman, TRR Fort Belvoir Chapter lead coordinator. “Water can be a scary thing for children who don’t have much experience with it. So, having…
Security & Access on the Potomac River at Riley’s Lock: Coast Guard Decision
The Coast Guard has recently announced that they will be shutting down a portion of the Potomac River while President Trump is using the Trump National Golf Course in Sterling, Virginia. As the local Team River Runner program uses this part of the river each week, we feel the need…
TRR Adaptive Paddling Conference Wrap Up – June 2017
Written By: Dana Larcernaire, Conference Director This year’s TRR Adaptive Paddling Conference was our best yet, despite Mother Nature’s attempt to keep us off the rivers. The Conference was held in Uniontown, PA several beautiful miles from some of the Country’s best whitewater. The Youghiogheny River provides the perfect setting…