July 14 - 16, 2023 • Columbus, Ohio
Veterans Adventure Weekend
In partnership with Team Red White & Blue and Wounded Warrior Project.
This is a free event for veterans and family!
Get ready for some adventure, inspiration, camaraderie and more at Adaptive Sports Connection Boundless Freedom: Veterans Adventure Weekend
Adaptive Sports Connection is a 501 (c)(3), is dedicated to improving the physical and mental health for veterans and their families across Ohio. Through the power of sports, lives are being changed.
Your adventure begins on Friday evening, July 14, at a special reception at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus, Ohio.
SEE OUT IMPACT IN ACTION
Hear all weekend from
Deborah Ashenhurst
(Deborah will be speaking on July 14)
Prior to being appointed as Director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services on Jan. 14, 2019, Maj. Gen. Deborah Ashenhurst (U.S. Army, retired) served as the Senior Vice President, Military Strategy of R2 Associates.
Ashenhurst retired from the U.S. Army and the National Guard in October 2015 after more than 37 years of service. In 2011, she was appointed by Ohio Gov. John Kasich to the cabinet-level position of Adjutant General of the State of Ohio, commanding the 17,000 service members of the Ohio National Guard, the Ohio Naval Militia and the Ohio Military Reserve. Her career culminated by serving as a Special Assistant to the Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau in Washington, D.C.
Jason Souza, MD
Dr Souza is a Veteran of the United States Navy, Board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Director of the Orthoplastic Reconstruction and Advanced Amputation Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Expertise in nerve and extremity reconstruction, limb salvage, limb restoration and advanced amputation. Extensive experience with management of combat casualty and blast injuries.
Adam Greathouse
Adam is a combat-wounded United States Army Veteran whose lungs were severely burned by unknown chemicals while deployed to Kosovo. Doctors gave him a 2% chance of survival, but today, Adam dedicates his life to helping his fellow disabled Veterans.
Calling Veterans and Families of ALL Abilities!
What to expect
This is a free event for veterans and family!
Friday, July 14
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Welcome, museum tour, dinner, and inspiring speakers
Location:
National Veterans Memorial and Museum
300 W Broad Street, Columbus, OH
Saturday, July 15
Location: Adaptive Sports Connection
6000 Harriott Drive, Powell, OH
7:00 am
Fishing
8:30 - 10:00 am
Registration and breakfast
9:00 am - noon
Adventures Session 1
Kayaking
Sailing
Waterskiing
Mountain Biking
Yard games
Horse riding for kids
Noon - 1:00 pm
Lunch provide by Team Red White & Blue
Program and special guests
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Adventures Session 2
Kayaking
Sailing
Waterskiing
Mountain Biking
Yard Games
Horse riding for kids
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Entertainment
Games
Cook-out
Sunday, July 16
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Registration and breakfast
10:00 am
Bus leaves for Lower.com Stadium
10:30 - 1:00 pm
Paddle to Scioto Audubon Metro Park
1:00 pm
Closing Ceremony Celebration
Boundless Thanks to our Champion of Ability Corporate Partners who are making a difference and supporting all of our programs and events.
Champion of Ability Corporate Partners
CONTACT US:
Adaptive Sports Connection
6000 Harriott Drive
Powell, Ohio 43065
info@adaptivesportsconnection.org
614.389.3921
Adaptive Sports Connection is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and an active chapter of Move United, a national 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization.
Adaptive Sports Connection EIN Number is 31-1561944