TriWest HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
and BLUE SHIELD of CALIFORNIA

present

Their Spirit Inspires

conducted by
Disabled Sports USA Far West
June 16-20, 2009, Sacramento, CA

Honoring Wounded Warriors Returning From the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Wounded Warrior Ability Camp, June 16-20
Their Spirit Inspires Dinner, Friday, June 19
Event Details
Sponsorship

CLICK HERE to view the video documentary of the 2009 event.
CLICK HERE to view The Sacramento Bee Article

The 4th Annual “Their Spirit Inspires” banquet was held Friday, June 19, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. The evening honored 15 Wounded Warriors injured while in service to our country by highlighting the role sports rehabilitation played in their recovery and adjustment to their disabilities.

The soldiers and marines participated in a three-day sports camp where they were taught to water ski, handcycle, kayak and canoe, white water raft and play sled hockey.

The Annual Spirit Award was given to Dave Conklin, Paralympic Gold Medalist for his dedication in teaching others and sharing his love of sports through adaptive recreation.

For sponsorship or for more information, please call (916) 722-6447.

Thank you to all our Corporate and Community Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors
Associate Sponsor
Program Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Table Sponsor
	Frank and Joanne Ramos
City of Sacramento	Vice Mayor Lauren Hammond
Councilmember Steve Cohn	Councilmember Bonnie Pannell
Bill-Rite Management Service Inc.	Jim Castellanos
Thank you to our in-kind donors! Jason Shields Photography Joe’s Crab Shack Sacramento

Honoring Wounded Warriors Returning From the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

Disabled Sports Wounded Warrior Ability Camp, March 10 – 14
Disabled Sports Ability Challenge, Friday, March 13
Disabled Sports Ability BASH, Saturday, March 14

Please join us in celebrating the abilities of our honored guests

Sponsor Levels
Sponsor Form
Veterans Helping Veterans Document
Event Descriptor
Event Flyer

Ability Celebration Video

The week started with a Wounded Warrior Ability Camp for 20 soldiers and marines disabled in Iraq and Afghanistan. They received specialized instruction in adapted snow skiing and snowboarding at the Disabled Sports Program Center at Alpine Meadows Resort. They also participated in other winter recreation designed as part of their therapy and re-integration into the community including snowmobiling and sledge hockey.

On Friday, March 13, the Ability Challenge ski race will team donors and sponsors with disabled skiers for a fun day of ski racing and on-hill activities. An après ski party and awards presentation was scheduled at the end of the day. Each team of 4 was paired with a disabled ski racer for the day.

View images of the 2009 Ability Challenge
View images of adaptive ski instruction.

The Ability BASH on Saturday evening, March 14th has been one of North Tahoe’s premier fundraising events for 15 years. This dinner, dance and silent auction featured a live band and was a wonderful uplifting evening for all in attendance.

View images of the 2009 Ability Bash

Disabled Sports USA Far West Thanks its Community and Corporate Sponsors for their Support!

Annual Ski for All

Annual Ski for All to benefit Disabled Sports March 21, 2009 CLICK HERE for details

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19th Annual FOAM FEST! October 18, 2008 Crystal Bay, NV

Sample the finest micro-brews at the Foam Fest!

Beer enthusiasts can sample from more than 35 microbreweries on Saturday, October 18, 2008 when Disabled Sports USA Far West hosts its 19th annual FOAM FEST. The festival goes from 7:00 to 10:30 PM at the Tahoe Biltmore Casino Resort on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in Crystal Bay, Nevada. Taste great beer, dance to the awesome live band, Sol Jibe, and get chances to win cool raffle prizes such as season passes to Lake Tahoe Area Ski Resorts!

Place: Tahoe Biltmore Casino Resort, Crystal Bay, NV
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door

Call 530-581-4161 for tickets and information. Must be 21 or older to attend.

The proceeds from this event will enable Disabled Sports to continue to provide sports rehabilitation and therapeutic recreation programs to anyone with any disability.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Amber Sponsor $250

3rd Annual Their Spirit Inspires event June 17-20, 2008, Sacramento, CA

The 3rd Annual “Their Spirit Inspires” dinner was held Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sacramento. The evening honored men and women recently injured in Iraq, by highlighting the role sports rehabilitation played in their recovery and adjustment to their disabilities.

The soldiers took part in a three-day adaptive sports camp; teaching them how to water ski, play golf, white water raft, handcycle and play wheelchair softball.

The Annual Spirit Award was given to CHP officer Mike Remmel, the first double amputee in the state of California to return to duty as a CHP officer despite his disability.

Over $50,000 was raised to support the summer and winter programs of Disabled Sports.

CLICK HERE to view images from the 2008 event.
CLICK HERE to view the video documentary from the 2008 event.

3rd Annual Their Spirit Inspires Media Coverage:
*Sacramento Bee Article
*Appeal Democrat Front Page Article
*Ledger Dispatch Article
*Channel 10 News Video

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Presenting Sponsor $15,000
Associate Sponsor $10,000
Media Sponsors
Program Sponsors $5,000
Table Sponsors $1,000