National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Posted by John Peterson  on June 13, 2014

Each of us likely has a passion for a particular nonprofit or cause. For me, it is the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), an organization changing lives and building futures for our nation’s injured heroes.

I’ve had the privilege to co-chair the PVA Americana Gala which raises funds to assist veterans in finding employment and applying for benefits. But the most memorable of my experiences supporting PVA is the time my family and I have spent volunteering at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG), a sports and rehabilitative program for military service veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord injuries.

The NVWG, presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and PVA, attracts more than 500 participants each year to participate in more than 15 different sporting events.  As volunteers we’ve witnessed the strength and perseverance of the participating men and women. We help the athletes if they need assistance and cheer them on as fans in the stands. It’s truly a rewarding and inspiring experience.

For the 4th year in a row, Booz Allen will be a gold sponsor of the National Veteran Wheelchair Games, to be held August 12-17 in Philadelphia, PA. My family and I will be there again this year to support our veterans during this aw-inspiring series of sporting events. I hope to see you there. For more information on the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, contact Eileen Miller.