Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project
BRASS
Wounded Warrior
Weekend
February 29–March 2, 2008
Sponsors
- Liberty Mountain Resort
- Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports, Inc. (BRASS)
- Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project — a collaboration of Wounded Warrior Project & Disabled Sports USA
- The Times and News Publishing Company
- The American Legion Post 202, Albert J. Lentz (Gettysburg, PA)
- Quality Inn Gettysburg Motor Lodge
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6658 (Emmitsburg, MD)
- The Clifford and Janet Hall Family
Supporters
- Best Western Gettysburg Hotel
- Aardvark Swim and Sport
- Kevin Frye (graphic design)
 What
Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports (BRASS) is hosting a Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project Snow Sports Weekend at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA. BRASS will host 15 Wounded Warriors who are severely wounded service members from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict and the Global War on Terrorism. The military personnel are currently patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC and will spend the weekend at Liberty Mountain Resort learning to ski and snowboard. Their expected success with snow sports provides a foundation for the development of a positive self-image and outlook on life. This transformation is a key factor in leading an independent, full and productive life. (see Wounded Warrior Project below)
When
February 29–March 2, 2008
Where
Liberty Mountain Resort, Fairfield, PA (South Central PA)
Who
Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports, Inc. (BRASS) — is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), organization whose mission is to enhance the lives of people with disabilities through adaptive snow sports and recreational opportunities. BRASS is a chapter of Disabled Sports USA. The organization is led and run by volunteers dedicated to providing ski and snowboard instruction for people with disabilities. Sports and recreation are significant factors in enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. Email: info@brasski.org.
Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project — is a partnership between Disabled Sports USA, its chapters and the Wounded Warrior Project, providing year round sports programs for severely wounded service members from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict and the Global War on Terrorism.
These soldiers, airmen and marines are going through a very difficult time. They are warriors, athletes with the majority in their twenties. This sudden, traumatic change in physical ability makes service members vulnerable to psychological and emotional as well as physical trauma; which severely impacts them and their families.
Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting those men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have been severely injured during the wars on terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and other hot spots around the world. Beginning at the bedside of the severely wounded, WWP provides programs and services designed to ease the burdens of these heroes and their families, aid in the recovery process and smooth the transition back to civilian life. To find out more please visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org or call 1-800-404-2898.
Disabled Sports USA — Founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans, Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through sports, recreation and educational programs. The organization is the nation’s largest multi-sport, multi-disability organization serving more than 60,000 people nationwide. A member of the U.S. Olympic Committee, DS/USA offers sports rehabilitation and recreation programs through its nationwide network of over 80 community-based chapters. Please visit www.dsusa.org or call 301-217-9840.
Liberty Mountain Resort
How
BRASS provides this snow sports opportunity to the Wounded Warriors free of charge, including transportation, lodging, meals, adaptive equipment and individualized instruction. Fundraising efforts are underway to underwrite the cost of the Snow Sports Weekend.
Volunteers will plan and run the event for the benefit of the Wounded Warriors while involving the community. Businesses from Fairfield, Gettysburg and other towns are welcoming the Wounded Warriors and working to enhance their visit to South Central Pennsylvania.
Since the BRASS Snow Sports Weekend is offered free of charge to the Wounded Warriors and their families, BRASS must raise the funds needed to host the event. Please send donations to: BRASS, P.O. Box 1414, Severna Park, MD 21146. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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