Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Cycles Through the Aloha State
First-time Hawaii Soldier Ride Brings Veterans Together for Healing on Nov. 5-7
KAPOLEI, Hawaii, Oct. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® presented by USAA® will arrive on the island of Oahu November 5 for a three-day cycling event that helps injured service members overcome physical, mental, and emotional wounds. Injured veterans from across the country will have the opportunity to see Oahu's world famous beaches and visit the historic site of Pearl Harbor.
"We know that visiting the site of Pearl Harbor will impact the wounded veterans in an emotional way, but we are excited that the riders will be able to connect with such a historical site while overlooking the beauty of Hawaii," said Dan Schnock, director of Soldier Ride.
Soldier Ride gives wounded service members the opportunity to overcome the obstacles they have endured during combat through camaraderie and physical activity. This event is life changing for many and often acts as an introductory program for injured servicemen and servicewomen who then go on to conquer new challenges. Participants will also engage in team building exercises such as kayaking and paddleboarding while enjoying one of Hawaii's most popular islands.
All cycling equipment and activities are provided to WWP veterans at no cost through generous donation and the support of U-Haul, a founding partner of Soldier Ride, and TREK.
- When participants arrive to the city of Kapolie on November 5, they will be fitted for their adaptive bikes, and greeted with a welcome lunch sponsored by U-Haul. There will be a short overview of Soldier Ride then all participants are invited to attend a dinner and luau at the beautiful Paradise Cove.
- On November 6, the injured service members will begin their cycling journey as the travel 15 miles through the North Shore. Afterward participants will have the opportunity to visit the historic sights of Pearl Harbor.
- On November 7, the final day of cycling, veterans will ride for 20 miles. In the afternoon, wounded service members will be able to participate in paddle boarding and kayaking activities at Aualauni Resort.
About Soldier Ride
Soldier Ride® began in 2004 when civilian Chris Carney cycled more than 5,000 miles coast-to-coast in support of WWP. In 2005, Carney again cycled coast-to-coast, this time with several combat-wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. Soldier Ride has been welcomed at the White House since 2008 when President Bush called it "the most inspiring athletic event in the country," and most recently in April 2015 by President Obama where WWP Alumni met privately with him before the event.
Soldier Ride is a physical health & wellness program of WWP, which envisions a generation of wounded veterans well-adjusted in body, receiving the care they need to maximize rehabilitation and live active and healthy lives. Through peer support, adaptive sports, health, nutrition, and recreational activities, WWP helps warriors achieve independence and pursue an excellent quality of life.
More information on Soldier Ride is available at soldierride.org.
Wounded Warrior Project
The mission of Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors. WWP's purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs. WWP is a national, nonpartisan organization headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. To get involved and learn more, visit woundedwarriorproject.org.
SOURCE Wounded Warrior Project
Related Links
WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?
Newsrooms &
Influencers
Digital Media
Outlets
Journalists
Opted In
Share this article