Adaptive Summer Sports Clinic for New England Veterans
PRESS RELEASE
July 25, 2023
Providence , RI — PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The VA Providence Healthcare System and VA Boston Health Care System are hosting a joint Summer Adaptive Sports Clinic, July 24 through July 27 for Veterans enrolled in VA New England Health Care.
Providence VA Medical Center
830 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908
Contact: John Loughlin
401-523-9700
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 12, 2023
Adaptive Summer Sports Clinic for New England Veterans
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The VA Providence Healthcare System and VA Boston Health Care System are hosting a joint Summer Adaptive Sports Clinic, July 24 through July 27 for Veterans enrolled in VA New England Health Care.
Nearly 40 disabled Veterans will travel to Rhode Island for the clinic, which features adaptive sporting events including cycling, deep sea fishing, golf, kayaking, sailing and surfing. Events are scheduled in Middletown, Newport, Point Judith, Bristol and Providence. Participants' conditions include amputations, traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, psychological trauma, certain neurological conditions, spinal cord injuries, visual impairments and other military related injuries.
"The Summer Sports Clinic is an inspirational experience for both Veterans and volunteers," said Mr. Lawrence Connell, director of the VA Providence Healthcare System. "You can’t help but be in awe of these Veterans and what they’re able to accomplish.”
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To facilitate coverage, contact: John Loughlin, Public Affairs Officer (401) 523-9700
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