Wounded and disabled servicemen and women fight even tougher battles here at home as they struggle to adjust to their new circumstances and post-war life.  Giving these heroes a chance to accomplish new skills and realize their potential, regardless of their disabilities, is a small way our communities can thank them for all they’ve given to us.  Our programs restore hope, independence and freedom while improving self-esteem, confidence and a sense of satisfaction.

Most importantly, our programs are offered COST-FREE to our Wounded Warriors and their families.

There is a limit of 15 Wounded Warriors and their families invited to each event.

 WOUNDED WARRIOR SNOWSPORTS EVENT (March 7-10, 2013)

Typically held in March, Wounded Warriors and their families spend a three-day weekend participating in snowsports activities as they put their lives back together through sports.  On Friday evening, a Welcome Ceremony is hosted in the Capital District where participants and their families are honored by local dignitaries and the Capital Region community.  On Saturday and Sunday, STRIDE Adaptive Snowsports Team of instructors head to Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, MA to teach the Wounded Warriors and their family members how to ski and snowboard using the latest adaptive equipment and expert instruction. Transportation (from Troy, NY to Jiminy Peak and back), lodging, food, clothing, entertainment and gifts are provided. 

Soldiers/Marines must complete a Snowsports Application to participate.

(Please read the guidelines for participation on the application cover sheet)

Video from 2012 snowsports weekend!

WOUNDED WARRIOR FALL FAMILY RETREAT/BOOT CAMP

(By Invitation Only)

This unique experience will not only be an enjoyable camping retreat, but serves a dual purpose for therapeutic collaboration between Wounded Warriors and STRIDE youth-athletes with special needs.  Each Wounded Warrior is paired as a mentor to a STRIDE youth-athlete with a similar disability in a three day camping weekend at the SCORE Center (STRIDE'S Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education). They are introduced as e-mail "pen-pals" before camping together. Meals, general camping gear, gifts and assistance in transportation costs are provided to all participants.

Starting in Spring 2012, STRIDE will begin to use its new SCORE Center for programs and activities with Wounded Warriors.  Stay tuned for future details on the retreat! 

 WAYS TO SUPPORT WOUNDED WARRIOR PROGRAMS

Donations, sponsors, and the generosity of our community helps to offset costs associated with our programs. Any amount you provide goes directly to our Wounded Warrior programs, giving our military members and their families the opportunity to participate in sports and recreation experiences that once seemed impossible.

 Please support these Fundraisers for STRIDE's WW Programs:

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