Vail Veterans Program Hosts Wounded Warriors and Their Families for Summer Events

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Jul 20, 2010, 11:43 ET

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This summer, the Vail Veterans program will again host warriors recently wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan for rehabilitative activity in the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

From July 21-24, fifteen warriors and their families will participate in horseback riding, fly-fishing, zip-lining, whitewater rafting and other outdoor activities, which will offer them the opportunity to reconnect with each other and know that in spite of their injuries, physical activity can still be part of their lives.

The Vail Veterans Program is an all volunteer organization that focuses on the wounded veteran's abilities, not their disabilities, allowing each of them to build self confidence. The program was founded seven years ago, just months after the war in Iraq had begun. In 2008, it expanded to include a ski camp for those who have become paralyzed while serving our country in the current conflicts. It has hosted over 250 wounded United States service members and over 100 of their family members.

"With the assistance of the Vail community and the Wounded Warrior Project we are able to provide rehabilitative therapy to wounded warriors. It is important that we continue to assist them and their families throughout their recovery and support those who have made a sacrifice for our country," said Cheryl Jensen, President of the Vail Veterans Program

About Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Its purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of severely injured service members, to help severely injured men and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, non-partisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. To get involved and learn more, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project