Tag: spinal cord injury
member name: Speedy - Support Veterans
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June 14, 2007 05:42 PM EDT --
More than 200,000 individuals in the United States today have spinal cord injuries (SCI). Every year, approximately 10,000 more sustain SCI from auto, sports and work accidents, falls, or during military . . .
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August 29, 2008 08:42 AM EDT --
A second wave of athletes heads to China today to compete in the 2008 Paralympics. The world's premier event for athletes with disabilities will feature a contingent of nine members of the Paralyzed . . .
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June 17, 2008 02:55 PM EDT --
NORTH RIDGEVILLE - Nearly 100 wheelchairs bound for Afghanistan were loaded onto a FedEx truck Monday at the Invacare distribution center.
Invacare, a medical product company based in Elyria, donated . . .
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April 23, 2008 03:49 PM EDT --
A new Paralyzed Veterans of America Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Center, opened Friday, will equip disabled veterans with the tools they need to re-enter the job market following life-altering . . .
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April 14, 2008 04:09 PM EDT --
Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week, April 13-19, 2008 , all Americans are being encouraged to take time out of their busy schedules to honor the continuing courage, service, and leadership . . .
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June 04, 2008 02:29 PM EDT --
Later this summer, more wheelchair athletes from across the nation-veterans from the Greatest Generation to the latest generation-will gather to test their agility, athleticism and strength of spirit . . .
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June 17, 2008 11:06 AM EDT --
By Vahe Gregorian ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH 06/15/2008
Am I dead?
Scott Winkler wondered in a haze after his freak accident with the U.S. Army in Tikrit, Iraq.
The words changed, but the . . .
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June 18, 2008 09:08 AM EDT --
The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, scheduled for July 25-29 in Omaha, Neb., will attract more than 500 veterans with disabilities; it has become the largest annual wheelchair sports competition . . .
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June 25, 2008 09:47 AM EDT --
By ALLEN GEMAEHLICH
The Daily Sentinel
Monday, June 23, 2008
No one appreciates competing in sports more than Carl Andrews.
It's no wonder he rushes his wife, Carol, to complete the . . .
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May 13, 2008 11:26 AM EDT --
Popular SCI self-care guide now freely available on the web
Washington, DC -YES, YOU CAN! , Paralyzed Veterans of America's (Paralyzed Veterans) popular self-care guide for people with spinal . . .
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March 17, 2008 04:38 PM EDT --
Michigan Stadium ('Big House') will become Accessible House
MICHIGAN-The Michigan Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America has won a groundbreaking victory to make stadiums accessible for . . .
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June 10, 2008 09:23 AM EDT --
On the FX tv show "30 Days" this Tues (6/10) at 10pm, they are going to have a former football player use a wheelchair for 30 days.
PARTICIPANT - Ray Crockett, 41
RESIDES . . .
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July 01, 2008 09:27 AM EDT --
NORTH LAUDERDALE - He decided to join the Marines at 16. An accident left him paralyzed from the neck down at 20.
Now Carlos Leon, 23, is headed to the Beijing Paralympics - the Olympics for people . . .
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April 14, 2008 04:19 PM EDT --
This week is Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness week. Our national office and state chapters are hosting a bunch of events. Would you attend and show your support? You can find a schedule for events . . .
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October 12, 2007 10:07 AM EDT --
Holiday cards are as much a part of the season as cheerful carols and brightly adorned trees. Wouldn’t it be nice to know that at the same time you are lifting someone’s spirits this holiday . . .
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