Did you know the VA is awarding 8 million in adaptive sports grants for disabled Veterans?

Sgt Kelli Mays — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 14:19:28 -0400

http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/22846/va-awards-8-million-in-adaptive-sport-grants-to-aid-disabled-veterans/

I think this is awesome....it'll get these vets up and at em.

Many Vets get depressed...they mope around...they feel sorry for themselves...This program could get them up and going...it could get them motivated and achieve something and get excited about themselves and their lives.

VA awards $8 million in adaptive sport grants to aid disabled Veterans - VAntage Point

Grant recipients may use these funds for planning, developing, managing and implementing adaptive sport programs.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Sep 20 at 2015 3:13 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 15:13:17 -0400

Hopefully this funding will be will spent Sgt Kelli Mays and that most of the funding will actually go towards the adaptive sports programs for disabled veterans. Unfortunately the Federal government and VA do not have a stellar record when it comes to efficient use of federal funding - taxpayer dollars.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2015 4:22 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 16:22:42 -0400

I am so happy to read about this Sgt Kelli Mays. Hopefully all of the money will go towards helping these athletes. This is near and dear to me because last year one of my nephews right leg was amputated. It hasn't slowed him down one bit. He is an excellent athlete and is back to boating, waterskiing, lifting weights, and anything else he puts his mind to. I hope this program helps those vets that want to help themselves.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 20 at 2015 5:12 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:12:43 -0400

thanks for sharing Sgt Kelli Mays

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 8 at 2015 5:07 AM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 05:07:36 -0500

This is awesome and definitely beneficial to our veterans!

Response by CH (MAJ) Thomas Conner made Feb 24 at 2019 9:18 AM

CH (MAJ) Thomas Conner — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 09:18:00 -0500

Not to "piss in your cornflakes," but a lot of us who used to be active, simply don't know what is available. The VA doesn't advertise what they offer. So unless someone posts not only what is available, but also how to access it, how are we to know and get involved?

Response by SN Donald Hoffman made Aug 24 at 2019 12:03 AM

SN Donald Hoffman — Sat, 24 Aug 2019 00:03:53 -0400

I am not sure as to the number of disabled vets have watched curling, or play the game. In my mind it is the ultimate team game. 4 to a team or rink. If you have a curling club in your are, stop in and sign up to play. If you can get a number of vets to participate, and stick with it, a grant can be pursued to help with the cost. I am a level 2 instructor or I should say I was. loved teaching the game and getting vets involved. Just wanted to put it out there.