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A Year in Review

January 9, 2018 By campadmin

OPEN THE DOORS

In the June 2017 after two years of construction, we opened up our national retreat to serve recalibrated veterans and their families. You can read more about all of the wonderful features that our retreat now has a result of capital investment and improvement.

Two veterans make an attempt at completing the new high ropes course.

We were also able to add a High Ropes Course thanks to our friend Mike Rowe and “Returning the Favor.” As we finished up construction, our local DIY Network stars Maine Cabin Masters partnered with us on a renovation of the waterfront cottage to make it more handicap accessible and a great spot for cookouts.

We are extremely proud that our entire facility is handicap accessible for our veteran families to get around and make the most of all that we have to offer.

WELCOME TO MAINE

Veterans that we welcomed at the retreat this year had sustained injuries that may limit activities that they are able to participate in. Many had sustained injuries such as above and below knee amputations, above and below elbow amputations, hemipelvectomy, nerve damage, vision impairment, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and post traumatic stress. Although, this didn’t stop anyone from participating in the adaptive sports and activities we had to offer. In 2018 we aspire to increase to 16 weeks as well as adding multi-season sports, arts and humanities, culinary offerings, and more. Our goal is to provide a best in class experience for every veteran who attends by continuously improving our offerings. We invite you to enjoy the testimonials of our veterans.

ACTION PACKED

Cpl. Thrailkill attempts a putt at Waterville Country Club

We were also able to partner with additional veteran support programs. Veterans Adaptive Sports Training provided participants the ability to participate in wheelchair basketball and archery. Project Healing Waters taught participants how to tie flies and took them offshore to fly fish. Veterans Martial Arts Training provided them with self defense classes and Panacea Massage Therapy School provided participants with massages. Pure Country Stables provided us with equine therapy, and Waterville Country Club helped instruct golfers and provided us with use of the golf course.

FIRST CLASS

Chef Kelly Armetta helps bake gingerbread cookies in the Lynch Family Kitchen

In addition to adaptive activities, veterans and their families got to experience world class food.
Guest chefs joined us during the week to cook meals for the families, in addition to hosting a date night for the adults. During the 2017 season we were fortunate enough to work with some incredible chefs.

Chip Miller from Michael Jordan’s Restaurant, Food Network chef Dan Smith, and Kelly Armetta, the executive chef from the Hyatt Regency- Boston. 

SUPPORT

Our volunteers contributed over 1000 hours of service at the retreat this year. We couldn’t have done it without their hard work and dedication. We hope to see all of our volunteers back for next year. 

Of course none of this could have happened without support from all around the world. This year we received donations from all 50 states including Canada, Japan, Germany, and Belgium. With the help of these donations, we are proud to say that we have paid off our mortgage and are looking forward to the 2018 season.

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Andy the Ironman

March 23, 2017 By campadmin

On August 20th of 2017, Andy Dube of Mt. Vernon, Maine is embarking on a full Ironman to benefit the Travis Mills Foundation in Lake Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.

An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation, consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile run, raced in that order and without a break.

Andy has been competing in races for over 20 years and has raced in many sprint, and half distance triathlons. He has yet to enter a full distance triathlon, but thrilled to be doing so. At the end of March 2017, Andy’s training begins!

At 53 years old, Andy feels very fortunate and blessed to be in good health to achieve his goal of completing his first Ironman. Andy is competing out of respect for the sacrifices of our service men and women and their families.

Please join us in rooting for Andy during his training and his upcoming Ironman.

Andy’s race and training are sponsored by Black Diamond Consultants of Gardiner, Maine.

Congratulations, Andy on completing your Ironman and raising over $4,000 to support our veterans! 

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