STRONG Fitness Magazine #mystrongmoment of the Week

by | Nov 15, 2013 | FitLife, Media, SKFitLife | 0 comments

Women in MilitaryWhat an honor to be featured as the #mystrongmoment of the week! I just LOVE the message of TRUE STRENGTH STRONG Fitness Magazine is spreading.

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I served in the US Navy (read my story here) and am always looking for ways to give back and support fellow disabled veterans. This summer, I will be supporting an ALL WOMEN’s rafting trip on the Colorado River with an organization called Warriors on Cataract.

 

Warriors on Cataract

Who we are:  We are a young and small but passionate and growing nonprofit funded by corporations such as Ball Aerospace, Ophir Corporation, and others, the Sierra Club, and individuals. We have 501(c)3 nonprofit status by partnering with Outdoor Buddies, a 27 year old spin-off from Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in Denver.

What we do: Warriors On Cataract sponsors 4 day whitewater trips on the Colorado River through Canyonlands National Park from Moab to Lake Powell for our disabled veterans.  Last summer we were able to provide two trips, each taking about 25 Wounded Warriors, their caregivers and families on each trip..

Why we do this: Each year over 6000 veterans succumb to their hopelessness and depression and die at their own hand. This is more than have been lost in 10 years of combat in the conflicts in the Middle East. This doesn’t have to be. We find that this whitewater trip is a watershed for many of the Wounded Warrior participants, giving them new hope and perspective, and forming a support group of other combat veterans, thereby putting them on a path to recovery and reintegration.

Who we serve: We accommodate veterans with very significant levels of disability, such as severe PTSD, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic injuries, multiple amputations, burns, depression, substance abuse, and those with wheel chairs and service dogs.

Disabled VeteransOur Mission: 

  • To aid in reintegrating Wounded Warriors back into civilian life.
  • To show appreciation for their service to our country.
  • To offer a venue wherein they can communicate, share experiences, and support other Warriors.
  • To spawn lasting camaraderie and connections with other Wounded Warriors to aid healing and reintegration into civilian life
  • To raise public awareness of Wounded Warriors challenges and sacrifices.
  • To inspire others to join in helping rehabilitate and reintegrate these Wounded Warriors

You can learn more about this mission right here.

Thank you so much for sharing my military service-inspired photo. Strong women rock… and fellow female veterans and active duty service members REALLY rock. XO