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Runs the American Freedom Festival. Raises money and awareness regarding welfare and educational issues facing those wounded in action or disabled and families of Veterans killed in action during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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www.americanfreedomfoundation.org

Provides injured support services, housing assistance, family bereavement assistance, direct financial help, career counseling and recreation opportunities. Download the family assistance application form.

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www.armedforcesfoundation.org

Search the Army's MWR fifty-four golf courses located throughout the United States. Each of these golf courses provide a variety of products and services to meet your golfing needs on a daily basis.

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www.armymwr.com

Find out about a military outreach initiative supported by the PGA TOUR dedicated to supporting the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.

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www.birdiesforthebrave.org

Learn about this collaborative program of the National Endowment of the Arts and Blue Star Families that offers free admission to museums for all active duty military personnel and their families during the summer.

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www.bluestarfam.org

Invites members of the National Guard and Reserves, their spouses and children to camp for a week and work on healing of mind, body and spirit through family activities, workshops, small group encounters, team-building and trust-building exercises. The optimal time for participation is no sooner than six months post-deployment.

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www.compassretreatcenter.org

Offers nationwide sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability. Activities include winter skiing, summer and winter competitions, fitness and special sports events. The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project provides year round sports programs for severely wounded Service Members from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict and the Global War on Terrorism.

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www.dsusa.org

A program of Disabled Sports USA, in partnership with its nationwide network of over 100 community-based chapters, that offers wounded warriors more than 100 sports and recreation opportunities each year in over 20 summer and winter sports.  The program rebuilds lives through sports by improving self-confidence, promoting independence and uniting families through shared healthy activities. For more information, visit www.warfightersports.org or www.dsusa.org.

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www.warfightersports.org

Offers a variety of services, including child development centers, medical rehabilitation programs, job training, respite care, recreation and camping to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

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www.easterseals.com

Operated by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, these camps offer children and teens a safe and supportive atmosphere to conduct activities and have opportunities to learn coping skills, establish and identify support systems and create awareness that they are not alone in the grief of their loved one. View a camp calendar.

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www.taps.org

Provides emotional and financial support for severely wounded and disabled Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom troops, including flight and holiday support, a sports and outdoors program and career mentorship.

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www.impactahero.org

Provides financial and logistical support to returning Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and the Global War on Terror (GWT) "Transitioning Combat Wounded Veterans" for the purpose of competing in national shooting sports.

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www.m1forvets.com

Offers a broad range of sports programs and outdoor activities for individuals with both physical and developmental disabilities through the use of adapted equipment, trained instructors, volunteers and specialized techniques.

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discovernac.org

Offers disabled Veterans an opportunity for self development and challenge through education and recreational activities. It promotes rehabilitation by teaching summer sporting activities to Veterans with significant physical or psychological impairments.

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www.summersportsclinic.va.gov

Provides sports opportunities and support to Service Members and Veterans of any branch of service who have served honorably and have suffered permanent physical injuries.

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www.operationrebound.org

Provides financial assistance for Veterans cycling programs and offers cycling equipment, clinics and outings for Veterans to improve their morale.

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www.ride2recovery.com

Provides adaptive cycling opportunities across the country to help wounded warriors restore their physical and emotional well-being. Find information on upcoming rides around the country and how to get involved. Wounded Warrior Project provides equipment and support to participating injured Service Members at no cost to the warrior.

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www.sr.woundedwarriorproject.org

Provides fun, innovative and effective therapeutic sports camps (skiing, watersports, fly fishing and more) for warriors with TBI, PTSD, visual impairments and other severe injuries. Cost to warriors and significant others is free.

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www.svasp.org

Helps Veterans recuperating at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) find health, healing and new challenges through whitewater boating on the Potomac River.

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www.teamriverrunner.org

Organization that works to make the Friday closest to September 11th a national day of golf and raise proceeds through golfing outings as a way to honor those who have answered the call to duty.

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teeitupforthetroops.org

Hosts a week-long clinic sponsored by the VA that provides an introduction to the therapeutic value of recreational sports. Participants are get their first taste of sailing, surfing, kayaking, cycling and track and field events since being wounded or injured.

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www.defenselink.mil

Works with schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and park and recreation departments to help children and adults with all types of cognitive or physical disabilities participate in physical activities including skiing and watersports.

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www.usarc.org

Faith-based organization that provides troops and families with practical, hands-on support and resources, including retreats.

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www.unitedweservemil.org

Helps Service Members who are severely wounded in combat by providing specific items, services and programs to meet their needs, including recreational programs. 

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www.veteransofvalor.org

Provides opportunities to thank and support Active Duty military personnel, their families and Veterans by connecting individuals with partnered service organizations at the Freedom Festival, Freedom Run and other events.

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wedocare.4thgenerationsystems.com
Directed and developed by wheelchair athletes and wheelchair sports enthusiasts themselves, individuals with a first-hand understanding of the values of participation.
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www.wsusa.org

Raises awareness through exhibition and celebrity softball games. The goal is to show other amputees and the general population that these athletes, through extensive rehabilitation and training, are able to express their desires and perform the sport they love.

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www.woundedwarrioramputeesoftballteam.org

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