Banner welcomes Wounded Warriors at entrance to Wintergreen Ski Resort.The Wounded Warrior Weekend sponsored for the fourth time this year at Wintergreen Ski Resort is a wonderful way to honor those veterans who have been permanently injured in the line of duty.
Held the last weekend in January, this year's event will take place January 25-27, 2008, as Wintergreen hosts disabled vets from every branch of the military. Ski instructors will spend the weekend teaching adaptive skiing techniques to help wounded vets adjust to their disabilities and fit into society.
Tom Brown is the event's organizer and I spoke with him about Wintergreen's part in rehabilitating these veterans. Working with Walter Reed and other veteran outlets, Wintergreen foots the bill for the entire weekend -- lodging, meals, lift tickets, ski lessons, reimbursement for travel for those who drive.
Mr. Brown added:
Held the last weekend in January, this year's event will take place January 25-27, 2008, as Wintergreen hosts disabled vets from every branch of the military. Ski instructors will spend the weekend teaching adaptive skiing techniques to help wounded vets adjust to their disabilities and fit into society.
Tom Brown is the event's organizer and I spoke with him about Wintergreen's part in rehabilitating these veterans. Working with Walter Reed and other veteran outlets, Wintergreen foots the bill for the entire weekend -- lodging, meals, lift tickets, ski lessons, reimbursement for travel for those who drive.
Mr. Brown added:
"It's a tremendous confidence booster for them. Some of them have told me in the past that coming to an event like this helps them to get up and out and get back into life. And, sometimes that's just the little push that they need to take a step along their road to recovery."Many thanks to Wintergreen for what they are doing for these American heroes who sacrified to keep us safe from terrorism so that we may ski and enjoy life here at home.
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