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2008 National Veterans Wheelchair Games

News Media

History of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

Story Ideas for Media Coverage.

 

News Release

Athlete Registration

Volunteers Needed

May 17 Fundraiser

April 6 Fundraiser

May 12 National Release

 

Local Newsletters

Newsletter #1 - January (1-15-2008)

Newsletter #2 - March (3-10-2008)

 

Profiles

Local Profiles

Chris Crews- Only Gave Up for 30 Minutes!

John Dugan- Going for Gold!

William Gardner- It's Not Just Basketball!

Scott Grove- Always Trying to Give Back!

Tamara Lawter- It's the Camaraderie!

Robert Lee- Never Lost that Competitive Spirit!

Mark Linquist- Camaraderie is Most Important!

Michael Moore- A Life-Changing Event!

Dave Nelson- When I Compete, There's Nothing I Can't Do!

Randy Parks- Having Fun, Meeting People and Making Friends!

Carl Schaffner- Strong Roots Make for Good Sports!

John Scott- Let the Chips Fall Where They May!

Michael Smith- Showing Off His Abilities!

Randy Squier- Competing again at 50!

James Tichota- Veterans are a Family!

Jim Toelle- Let the Games Begin!

 

National Profiles

Charles Allen- Sharing the Experience!

Jamey Bolliner- Novice No More!

William & Jerry Brauns- A Couple Always on the Go!

Roberto Cruz- On the Air and In the Water!

William Fry- Anxious to Get Started!

Penny Gillett- The Spirit Carries On!

Tracy Jones- Going Full Throttle!

Joseph Knoblock- Not Slowing Down!

Holly Koester- It's Been a Long, Good Road!

Tricia Wilson Labar- Turning Challenges into Opportunities!

Darrell Lawrence- Adapt and Overcome!

Alan Lewis- At Home at the Games!

Charles "Buddy" Mays- Getting Back to Basics!

Centra Mazyck- Going for the Gold!

Wayne Miller- Inspiring Young Veterans!

Jim Milliken- Hooked on Competition!

Jared McCoppin- Engineering His Way Through!

George Norton- More than a Fan!

Gary Orlando- Beyond the Competition!

Shawn O'Neill- Moving Forward!

Gary Pearson- What a Sport!

Orlando Perez- Determination of a Tiger!

Terral Ramirez- A Special Fellowship!

Amy Riter- Proof Positive!

Bonnie Sampsell- Cheering on the Game!

Scott Severn- Looking for Redemption!

Andre Shelby- It's a Date!

Jeff Snover- Get Out and Give it Your All!

Eugene Tatom- An All-Around Winner!

Edwin Thomas- Moving & Motivating!

Joe Velasquez- Rollin' On, Every Day!

Johnny Williams- Making the Most of It!

Scott Winkler- If You Believe, You'll Achieve!

Russell Worth- He Just Keeps Going!

Aubrey Youngs- Looking Forward Not Back!