AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) – Don’t ever tell Scott Winkler he can’t do something. “There’s no difference in an abled body and a disabled body,” says Winkler. “It’s just we do it in a different form.” Not only is the Augustan the first man injured in the Iraq War to make the United States Paralympic Team, [...]
Paralyzed Iraq War Veteran Speaks In Forest Hills
There is life after becoming disabled and anybody can psychologically and physically overcome catastrophic injuries, former Army specialist Scott Winkler emphasized during a special presentation at the Central Queens YM & YWHA on Tuesday. “The key is that there are still things to do,” Winkler said from his wheelchair. “I was put in this chair for [...]
Soldiers, veterans help disabled have fun
On June 20, over 80 Soldiers from all four battalions of the 15th Regimental Signal Brigade and the Noncommissioned Officers Academy teamed up with the CMFA and MCG Health to put on an adaptive water skiing clinic on Lake Thurmond. More than 50 participants with disabilities and their Families enjoyed a day at the lake swimming, tubing, and waterskiing.
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Champions Made From Adversity (CMFA) exists to help advance the lives of those with physical disabilities through sport and leisure activities. Currently CMFA runs multiple sports programs for over 100 participants with over 400 volunteers. With 60,000 disabled persons in the CSRA, CMFA is growing fast. Looking to get involved? Click the registration links below to get started!
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Paralyzed Iraq War Veteran Speaks In Forest Hills
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Soldiers, veterans help disabled have fun
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Warrior Champions Trailer
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Paralympian shows kids they can compete despite disability
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