Disabled Veterans to Play Golf Alongside Pro Athletes, Business Leaders and Military Officials to Raise Money for Veterans Employment Program

Proceeds will support Paralyzed Veterans of America's 'Operation PAVE'

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May 12, 2015, 11:28 ET

WASHINGTON, May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Media are invited to attend and cover the 8^th annual Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open (PVGO).

At this unique event, paralyzed veterans and disabled military will play golf alongside professional athletes, military and government officials, corporate sponsors and other supporters of Operation PAVE's mission to help veterans overcome employment challenges.

Highlights of this year's Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open include:

An adaptable Golf Clinic for veterans with disabilities, led by PGA Golf Pro Anthony Netto of Stand Up and Play Foundation, who specializes in training injured players
A showcase of adaptive golf cart technology that lifts players to a standing position, allowing them to play even if they are paralyzed.

Veterans and employers that have benefited from Operation PAVE will be available for interviews throughout the day.

WHO:	Paralyzed and injured military service members and veterans participating in the clinic and tournament
	Al Kovach, Jr., U.S. Navy veteran, National President of Paralyzed Veterans of America
	Major General Daniel G. Mongeon, U.S. Army veteran, President & CEO, Agility Defense & Government Services, Inc.
	Rich Brooks, U.S. Army veteran, Chairman, Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open and President, Agility Defense & Government Services, Inc.

	Professional Athletes
	Al Fenstomocher, PGA
	Jeff Garrett, GARRETTECH Golf
	Steve Greiner, PGA
	David Hutsell, PGA
	Brian Meyer, PGA
	Anthony Netto, Stand up and Play Foundation
	Doug Williams, former Redskins Quarterback, Super Bowl XXII Champion and MVP
	Vince Papale, former Philadelphia Eagle and NFL walk-on who was the inspiration for the hit Hollywood movie Invincible, starring Mark Wahlberg.

	Senior Military Officials
	Major General Mark A. Ediger, USAF, Deputy Surgeon General, Office of the Surgeon General, Headquarters United States Air Force
	Major General Jeffrey A. Rockwell, USAF, Deputy Judge Advocate General, Headquarters United States Air Force
	Command Sergeant Major Conley Brunk, USA, Command Sergeant Major, United States Army National Guard
	Lieutenant General Douglas J. Robb, USAF, Director, Defense Health Agency
	Command Master Chief Terry J. Prince, USN, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Defense Health Agency

WHAT:	Agility will host the PVGO, which raises funds for Paralyzed Veterans of America's Operation PAVE program (Paving Access for Veterans Employment). The program provides free, one-on-one career assistance, benefits counseling and support to any veteran or family member, as well as assistance to employers committed to hiring veterans. Currently, PAVE counselors are working with more than 700 veteran clients to secure career opportunities, with a goal of placing one veteran, caregiver, or family member per day in 2015.

WHEN:	Monday, May 18, 2015
	8:00 a.m. Golf clinic for all guests
	9:30 a.m. Welcome Ceremony
	9:45 a.m. Shotgun Start
	4:00 p.m. Cocktails, Silent/Live Auction, Awards Dinner

WHERE:	The Golf Club at Lansdowne
	44050 Woodridge Parkway
	Lansdowne, VA 20176

Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. For nearly 70 years, Paralyzed Veterans has ensured that veterans have received the benefits earned through their service to our nation; monitored their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funded research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis. As a partner for life, Paralyzed Veterans also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation and advocates for veterans and all people with disabilities. With more than 70 offices and 34 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans serves veterans, their families and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. (www.pva.org)

In 2013, Paralyzed Veterans' Operation PAVE program was awarded the Don Weber Wounded Warrior Employment Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Hiring our Heroes program.

SOURCE Paralyzed Veterans of America