2008 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
News Media
Game Fact Sheet.
History of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
Story Ideas for Media Coverage.
News Releases
February 19 Registration Open
April 3 Volunteers Needed
April 6 Fundraiser
May 12 National Release
May 17 Fundraiser
June 16 More Volunteers Needed
June 20 Fundraiser
Newsletter #1 - January (1-15-2008)
Newsletter #2 - March (3-10-2008)
Newsletter #3 - May (5-28-2008)
Prestige Fundraiser Flyer
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!
Ricky Harris- Pride Keeps Me Coming 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 Bollinger- 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!
Jonathan Gean- Try Anything and Everything!
Penny Gillett- The Spirit Carries On!
Christopher Hull- Glad to be Alive!
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!
Chris Nash- Appreciating the Support!
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!
Eric Raley- A Proud Newcomer!
Terral Ramirez- A Special Fellowship!
Amy Riter- Proof Positive!
Bonnie Sampsell- Cheering on the Game!
Scot Severn- Looking for Redemption!
Andre Shelby- It's a Date!
Jeff Snover- Get Out and Give it Your All!
David Specking- Setting New Goals!
Loren Strong- Represents A New Generation of Wheelchair Athletes!
Eugene Tatom- An All-Around Winner!
Edwin Thomas- Moving & Motivating!
Joe Velasquez- Rollin' On, Every Day!
Johnny Williams- Making the Most of It!
Tyler Wilson- Shooting for Success!
Scott Winkler- If You Believe, You'll Achieve!
Russell Worth- He Just Keeps Going!
