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https://department.va.gov/veteran-sports/ 09-02-2012 19:38:32
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At the #SummerSportsClinic, Veterans enjoy kayaking and cycling thanks to Team River Runner and @WWP. With adaptive equipment and tailored instruction, these activities promote improved physical and mental well-being. #VeteransSupport Veterans Affairs VA San Diego
"With or without my leg, I’m still me. The NVSSC exceeded my expectations," U.S. Army Veteran Julie Gilliam. Gilliam represents Veterans' resilience at the 2024 National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Shoutout to @teamriverrunner for their support. @deptvetaffairs VA San Diego
Day 4 of the #SummerSportsClinic! This is just a glimpse of what's available. It's not what you can't do, but what you CAN do. Thanks to ExaltedWarriorFndtn for leading yoga/meditation, and to AmpSurf and @deloitte for helping make surfing possible. Veterans Affairs VA San Diego
Celebrating the resilience and accomplishments of Veterans at the 17th #SummerSportsClinic. Every moment embodies our mission of empowerment and well-being. More photos on Flickr ow.ly/6jhP50Tb36H Veterans Affairs VA San Diego #Sports4Vets
Dr. George Velez, director Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, traveled to Utah to support their team of 32 athletes at the #GoldenAgeGames. “I want them to know how much I care about our patients. They are setting the example for others.” #sports4vets ➡️news.va.gov/134362/hospita…
Thanks to NBC 7 San Diego for telling our Veterans stories during the #SummerSportsClinic, which took place Aug. 25-30 in San Diego. We are so proud of all Veteran athletes and their accomplishments! #Sports4Vets #AdaptiveSports #Veterans ow.ly/OeS150TfJ4H
This was the first year Rhonda Mae Liddell, a Navy Veteran from Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, participated in the #SummerSportsClinic. In her words, adaptive sports are where "a warrior finds reprieve. An alchemy of strength, where spirit achieve." To learn more, visit department.va.gov/veteran-sports/