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Article Excerpt:  “The lack of diversity in whitewater paddling isn’t a problem,” said Antoinette Lee Toscano, co-founder of Diversify Whitewater. “No one’s going to die if we don’t go whitewater kayaking.” That said, a day on the river can be nourishing for soul, mind, and body. And Diversify Whitewater, a nonprofit…

We are honored to have been featured in The Costco Connection’s 2020 issue about veterans.  You can view the write up online here

“In Idaho, we do not have to look far for good works. So many Idahoans work hard to lift burdens and brighten the days of others. This year’s Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award recipients are a reminder of the great Idahoans who make our state such a wonderful…

“A joint effort by Team River Runner’s (TRR) Southeast Region and the Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute (NOLI) has provided several veterans with an extraordinary opportunity. TRR and NOLI held classes last month to provide whitewater safety and rescue training to veterans from Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Veterans…

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“As a veteran himself, helping other veterans is an issue that’s “near and dear” to Scott Fisher, founder of the Nolichucky Outdoor Learning Institute. So, when the opportunity arose to partner with Team River Runner — a non-profit dedicated to providing on-river recreational therapy for veterans — to provide whitewater…

“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…

“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,…

“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…

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