The latest blog post from Frank Azar:
Earlier in the month, Agility announced on BusinessWire that it would host the seventh annual Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open, which raises funds for Paralyzed Veterans of America’s employment assistance program, Operation PAVE (Paving Access for Veterans Employment). The unique event pairs disabled military to play golf alongside veterans, military officials, corporate sponsors and other supporters of Operation PAVE’s mission to help veterans overcome employment challenges.
(Image: National President Bill Lawson at the 2012 Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open, source PVA)
This year, the charity event will feature an adaptable Golf Clinic for veterans with disabilities, let by Anthony Netto, PGA golf pro and founder of the Stand Up and Play Foundation. In addition, the event will include a showcase of adaptive golf cart technology that lifts players into a standing position, allowing them to play even if they are paralyzed.
Since its start in 2008, the annual Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open has raised $2.2 million for Operation PAVE and helped open rehabilitation centers in Chicago, Tampa, and San Antonio. The vocational rehab centers address the high unemployment rates for veterans by providing free one-on-one job counseling and placement assistance for veterans, their families, and their caregivers. They also specialize in assisting disabled veterans on their path to re-enter the workforce.
The charity event will take place on June 9, 2014, and will serve as a beacon of hope for veterans seeking assistance nationwide.
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