“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…
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!
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…
Terry Hunt Can’t Wait To Get Out On The Water!
“Terry Hunt, a blind Veteran who receives health care at the Kernersville VA Health Care Center (HCC), mentioned several years ago that he wished he could participate in water sports. Around the same time, Terri Everett, a Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist at the HCC, became a chapter coordinator for the national…
Fox 5 DC Stops by the 15th Annual DC Biathlon!
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Rafting guide Val Shaull has made it his mission to help veterans cope with PTSD in a unique way. He’s been a guide for the national non-profit Team River Runner for 10 years and has been rafting since 1976. Team River Runner creates paddling programs for service members and Schaull heads…
5th Annual Veteran’s Kayak Football Tournament is a success!
“Wearing a pair of dark glasses while sitting in a kayak watercraft, Chuck Miller certainly appeared to be a guy soaking up a leisurely afternoon at Willowdale Lake. “I am having a blast,” said Miller, 62, of Gainesville, Fla., an Army veteran who lost his vision while on active duty…