2008 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
News Media
Game Fact Sheet.
History of the National Veterans Wheelchair Games.
Story Ideas for Media Coverage.
News Releases
Local News Releases
February 19 Registration Open
April 3 Volunteers Needed
April 6 Fundraiser
May 17 Fundraiser
June 16 More Volunteers Needed
June 20 Fundraiser
National News Releases
May 12 Heroism and Athletics Converge in Omaha
July 17 Veterans Prepare to Compete
2008 NVWG Daily Webcasts **
Newsletter #1 - January (1-15-2008)
Newsletter #2 - March (3-10-2008)
Newsletter #3 - May (5-28-2008)
July 25, 2008
July 26, 2008
July 27, 2008
July 28, 2008
July 29, 2008
Special Edition
Prestige Fundraiser Flyer
Local Profiles
Chris Crews- Only Gave Up for 30 Minutes!
John Dugan- Going for Gold!
William Gardner- It's Not Just Basketball!
Scott Grove- Always Trying to Give Back!
Ricky Harris- Pride Keeps Me Coming Back!
Tamara Lawter- It's the Camaraderie!
Robert Lee- Never Lost that Competitive Spirit!
Mark Linquist- Camaraderie is Most Important!
Michael Moore- A Life-Changing Event!
Dave Nelson- When I Compete, There's Nothing I Can't Do!
Randy Parks- Having Fun, Meeting People and Making Friends!
Carl Schaffner- Strong Roots Make for Good Sports!
John Scott- Let the Chips Fall Where They May!
Michael Smith- Showing Off His Abilities!
Randy Squier- Competing again at 50!
James Tichota- Veterans are a Family!
Jim Toelle- Let the Games Begin!
National Profiles
Charles Allen- Sharing the Experience!
Jamey Bollinger- Novice No More!
William & Jerry Brauns- A Couple Always on the Go!
William Fry- Anxious to Get Started!
Jonathan Gean- Try Anything and Everything!
Penny Gillett- The Spirit Carries On!
Christopher Hull- Glad to be Alive!
Tracy Jones- Going Full Throttle!
Joseph Knoblock- Not Slowing Down!
Holly Koester- It's Been a Long, Good Road!
Tricia Wilson Labar- Turning Challenges into Opportunities!
Darrell Lawrence- Adapt and Overcome!
Alan Lewis- At Home at the Games!
Charles "Buddy" Mays- Getting Back to Basics!
Centra Mazyck- Going for the Gold!
Wayne Miller- Inspiring Young Veterans!
Jim Milliken- Hooked on Competition!
Jared McCoppin- Engineering His Way Through!
Chris Nash- Appreciating the Support!
George Norton- More than a Fan!
Gary Orlando- Beyond the Competition!
Shawn O'Neill- Moving Forward!
Gary Pearson- What a Sport!
Orlando Perez- Determination of a Tiger!
Eric Raley- A Proud Newcomer!
Terral Ramirez- A Special Fellowship!
Amy Riter- Proof Positive!
Bonnie Sampsell- Cheering on the Game!
Scot Severn- From Michigan to Omaha to Beijing!
Andre Shelby- It's a Date!
Jeff Snover- Get Out and Give it Your All!
David Specking- Setting New Goals!
Loren Strong- Represents A New Generation of Wheelchair Athletes!
Eugene Tatom- An All-Around Winner!
Edwin Thomas- Moving and Motivating!
Joe Velasquez- Rollin' On, Every Day!
Johnny Williams- Making the Most of It!
Tyler Wilson- Shooting for Success!
Scott Winkler- If You Believe, You'll Achieve!
Russell Worth- He Just Keeps Going!
