What an incredible community…
THANK YOU for being a part of it at Virtual VGSE!
Below are recordings of opening ceremony as well as each of the Cisco WebEx webinars.
To keep you connected contact information for presenters and their organizations are listed as well.
MONDAY MAY 18 – 6PM EST
OPENING CEREMONY
“Let the Games Begin!”
This year we were honored to have keynote speaker JOHN REGISTER. John is a Veteran, a Paralympic Silver Medalist, 2x TEDx Presenter and just an incredible speaker.
Website: www.johnregister.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/johnregister
LinkedIn: johnregister
Relive the Inspiration of Opening Ceremony–
TUESDAY MAY 19 10AM EST
GET TO KNOW YOUR VSOs
Veteran Support Organizations provide a valuable range of services and connections for Veterans and their families. Join representatives from The Joel Fund, Lone Survivor Foundation, Independence Fund, and NC Serves to learn more about what they can do for you.
NC Serves https://raleigh.americaserves.org/
Presenter: Tommy Walker
email: twalker@uso-nc.org
phone: 866-249-6656
The Joel Fund www.thejoelfund.org
Presenter: Brooke Dickhart
email: brooke@thejoelfund.org
phone: 919-247-9333
Lone Survivor Foundation www.lonesurvivorfoundation.org
Presenter: Morgan Sierra
email: Programs@lonesurvivorfoundation.org
Independence Fund www.independencefund.org
Presenter: Sam Johnson
email: s.johnson@independencefund.org
TUESDAY
MAY 19
3PM EST
TIPS TO GET YOUR OWN SPORTS EQUIPMENT
There are two things we ALL know– #1 we loving playing adapted sports and #2 adapted sports equipment is not cheap! Get tips on ways to get your own equipment through GRANTS. Experts from Challenged Athletes Foundation and Independence Fund will be on hand to offer advice and answer questions.
Operation Rebound www.operationrebound.org
Presenter: Nico Marcolongo
email: nico@challengedathletes.org
phone: 858-210-3525
Independence Fund www.independencefund.org
Presenter: Phil Limauge
email: p.limauge@independencefund.org
WEDNESDAY MAY 20 10AM EST
SUPPORT FOR THE WHOLE VETERAN
Stay healthy- physically and mentally. We know at VGSE those goals go hand-in-hand. Some familiar faces from the VA Vet Center will be joined by the Lone Survivor Foundation and Stop Soldier Suicide to discuss strategies to care for your mental health.
VA Vet Center www.vetcenter.va.gov
Presenter: Moses Gloria
email: moses.gloria@va.gov
phone: 877-WAR-VETS (927-8387)
www.mentalhealth.va.gov
Lone Survivor Foundation
www.lonesurvivorfoundation.org/attend-an-lsf-program/
Presenter: Kiki McCray
email: kiki@lonesurvivorfoundation.org
Stop Soldier Suicide www.stopsoldiersuicide.org
Presenter: Chris Chapman
phone: 844-889-5610
WEDNESDAY MAY 20 3PM EST
THE POWER OF SPORT
Everyone at VGSE knows sport changes lives. Hear the stories of several VGSE Athletes about their journeys through disability and the role sport has played in who they are today. Share your insights as well.
THURSDAY MAY 21 10AM EST
WHO LET THE DOGS IN?!
Service animals have become an essential companion for so many Veterans with disabilities. Connect with Canines for Service and Unleased Dog Training to learn more about service animals, how they are trained, and what they can do for your life.
Canines for Service www.caninesforservice.org
Presenter: Emily Moss
email: information@caninesforservice.org
phone: 910-632-8181
Unleashed Dog Training www.unleasheddogtraining.org
Presenter: Brad Vande Hei
THURSDAY MAY 21 4PM EST
CLOSING CEREMONY
What a great week- let’s end it off right with a Valor Games Souteast sized celebration!
Closing Ceremony Recording
Coming Soon!
We had so many interesting topics we couldn’t fit them all into Virtual VGSE week. Here a few pre and post webinars you are invited to join in!
TUESDAY MAY 12 3PM EST
TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL – PARA ATHLETES
A panel discussion with a range of Para Athletes that have taken their passion for sport to the next competitive level. If you are interested in ‘upping your game’ you don’t want to miss this webinar.
THURSDAY MAY 14 3PM EST
GET IN THE GAME
Adapted sports resources abound. Make connections to organizations that have connections on the national level with Disabled Sports USA and right here in North Carolina with Bridge II Sports, Hillandale Golf (adapted golf), and Triangle Volleyball Club (sitting volleyball).
THURSDAY MAY 28 3PM EST
RECREATION THERAPY AT THE VA
If you don’t know your VA Recreation Therapist- you should!
Meet the team from the Durham VA and learn about the oppportunities Recreation Therapy can provide to help reach your goals.
Durham VA Health Care System – Recreation Therapy
Presenter: Tiffany Smith
email: Tiffany.Smith6@va.gov
www.blogs.va.gov/nvspe
Password: Valor2020
TUESDAY JUNE 2 3PM EST
PROSTHETICS/ORTHOTICS TALK
Ask questions and learn about the latest in prosthetics and orthotics with experts from SunStone Lab.
SunStone Lab www.sunstonelab.com
Presenters: Matthew Coley and Frank Hodges
email: mcoley@sunstonelab.com
phone: 919-867-0421
Password: Valor2020
