Testimonials

Read Jennifer’s full experience here! 

Key Largo outtasight clinic is special to me because that is where kayaking began for me in 2015 and I always look forward to going back. Itt’s more than just kayaking for me, it is  an opportunity to meet and hang out with other visually impaired veterans like myself who…

I’ve worked in higher education for 30 years – 30 years!! – and I love my job, I really do.  But what I do with and for TRR?  It’s the best work I’ve ever done, or ever will do. -Tracy Seffers  TRR Shepherd Chapter Coordinator

Awakening Trip   When I started out on this adventure I began with packing. As I packed I took a lot of deep breaths, what am I getting myself into? How will I be able to maneuver camping, kayaking and 16 other women.  Anxiety through the roof! And to top it…

My name is Brian Harris . I am 39 years old, and I am blind and a right below the knee amputee. I was given the opportunity to be a part of the outtasight clinic. I knew the clinic was doing kayaking and I had no experience in that, but…

My experience rafting with TRR was one of the best experiences of my life. I have wanted to raft the Lower Yough since I was 12 years old and first went to Ohiopyle, but never thought I would be able to. TRR accommodated my disability without making a big deal…

I served briefly in the Navy.  While I was in the Navy I was diagnosed with a DVT and Pulmonary Embolism. The damage to my leg was bad enough that I could not remain in the Navy.  A few years after my military service I found out I was pregnant…

I’m not a social butterfly, so going to the pool the first time was a huge effort. I had so much fun!  After a winter of practicing moves and techniques in the pool, Team River Runner sent a fellow veteran, Michele Williams, and me to an all-women’s five day leadership…

   I served 10 years in the United States Army as a communications specialist. I was deployed to the 1st Iraq war “Desert Storm” and a year long peacekeeping mission to Bosnia.  I have been married for almost 20 years and I have 3 children, which my son has just…

In September of 2016 I was given an opportunity of a lifetime by going eighty five miles down the Salmon River in Idaho The experience for me was a test of my current skills, to spend time with fellow veterans, see beautiful animals, scenery, and a must needed disconnect from the…