Date: August 3, 2016 Contact Information: Steven Harper (Lt. Cmdr – US Navy, Ret), Executive Director - MRF Email: [email protected] Office: (757) 831-8458 HEALING through Adaptive Rehabilitation
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Date: August 3, 2016
Contact Information: Steven Harper (Lt. Cmdr – US Navy, Ret), Executive Director - MRF Email: [email protected] Office: (757) 831-8458
HEALING through Adaptive Rehabilitation
www. militaryracquetball.com
TOGETHER – we will impact Warriors & Veterans
We can turn this ......
….. into This!
22 Veterans commit
Suicide
EVERY DAY!!
Dedicated to improving the quality of life to armed service members injured in combat (physically/mentally) through our Racquetball Rehabilitation Clinics (RRCs).
MRF’s Goals:
With grant funding/sponsorships/private donations, since 2009 MRF has impacted over 3,050 Disabled
Veterans, Wounded Warriors, and their families by starting 14 Racquetball Rehabilitation Clinics
(RRC’s) within the VA Integrated Network:
• Grant funding and corporate sponsorships will allow for additional support of various VA Medical Centers,
VET centers, military commands, and other partnering organizations working with Disabled Veterans,
Wounded Warriors, and their families.
• Grant funding and corporate sponsorships will allow MRF to provide local clinics, regional and national
tournaments for Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors to compete annually.
• Grant funding and corporate sponsorships will allow MRF to provide nation and international awareness
(including: USO’s WARRIOR WEEK / NATIONAL VETERANS WHEELCHAIR and GOLDEN-AGE
GAMES – VA’s mandated programs / INVICTUIS GAMES- open to 15 international countries / VALOR
GAMES – in four different regions)
MRF works directly with VA Medical Centers and military commands to build:
* Self-confidence * Team Building * Increase concentration * Camaraderie * Restoring Family-Units
The VA has sought after MRF’s clinics as a new means to interactive with current patients!
GRANT FUNDING WILL IMPACT the US
YELLOW = NEW TARGET AREAS RED = CURRENT CLINICS
A New Day!
Grant funding from the US Department of Veteran Affairs and corporate contributions make these clinics and demonstrations possible to impact our injured service members
Mental Attributes: Physical Attributes:
1. Increases mental alertness 1. Builds muscle tone
2. Quickens the analytical process 2. Increases range of motion
3. Improves hand / eye coordination 3. Strengthens body core
4. Increases concentration 4. Increases flexibility & agility
5. Increases endurance
Direct Benefits of Racquetball for Wounded Soldiers / Disabled Veterans
MRF’s purpose is to embrace our Veterans and help
them get back the “War Fighter” Spirit through
competition, self alliance, and redefine their confidence.
Partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Our Commander-In-Chief Raising awareness to the Highest Executive Level: Our V.I.P.’ List:
Our 1st Lady of the United States Raising awareness to the Highest Executive Level: Our V.I.P.’ List:
MRF – Partnering with USO of Hampton Roads “WARRIOR WEEK”
Oceanfront Va. Beach, VA: May 28th – 31st
MRF – Partnering with USO of Hampton Roads “WARRIOR WEEK”
Oceanfront Va. Beach, VA: May 28th – 31st
MRF – Partnering with USO of Hampton Roads “WARRIOR WEEK”
Oceanfront Va. Beach, VA: May 28th – 31st
MRF – Partnering with USO of Hampton Roads “WARRIOR WEEK”
Oceanfront Va. Beach, VA: May 28th – 31st
Racquetball bringing the “Family-Unit” together
Operating & Sustaining Clinics
MRF developed 8-week Racquetball Clinics: ◦ PTSD
◦ Amputees
◦ TBI
◦ Wheelchair Veterans
We provide: ◦ Equipment
◦ Local Instructors
◦ Training Manuals for Students
Communicate: ◦ Work directly with Recreational Therapists
◦ Case Managers on overall Progress
◦ Surveys / Progress Notes throughout the Clinics
• Involving the Entire Family-Unit • Spouse • Children • Loved-Ones
o Substance/Alcohol Abuse Clients o Anger Management issues
• Depression • Coping Skills
MRF – 3 WALLBALL Championship “1st Time ever Wheelchair Outdoor Racquetball”
Las Vegas Strip - Sept. 24th – 28th
MRF – 3 WALLBALL Championship “1st Time ever Wheelchair Outdoor Racquetball”
Las Vegas Strip - Sept. 24th – 28th
MRF – 3 WALLBALL Championship “1st Time ever Wheelchair Outdoor Racquetball”
Las Vegas Strip - Sept. 24th – 28th
Partnering with US Dept of Veteran Affairs “NAT’L VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES”
KBH Convention Center - Dallas, TX (June 20th – 23rd )
During NVWG – MRF impacted over 652 Wheelchair Veterans who had never experienced
Adaptive Racquetball Clinics
Partnering with US Dept of Veteran Affairs “NAT’L VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES”
KBH Convention Center - Dallas, TX (June 20th – 23rd )
Partnering with US Dept of Veteran Affairs “NAT’L VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES”
Salt Lake City Convention Center – Salt Lake City, UT (June 26th – 30th)
Partnering with US Dept of Veteran Affairs “NAT’L VETERANS WHEELCHAIR GAMES”
Salt Lake City Convention Center – Salt Lake City, UT (June 26th – 30th)
A New Day!
Possibilities are Achievable…
…. It won’t happen without your HELP – Reaching our
Hero’s!
Web-site: www.militaryracquetball.com
For more information, please contact:
Steven Harper, LCDR, US Navy (Ret) Executive Director, Military Racquetball Federation Phone: (757) 831-8458
E-mail: [email protected]
Thank You for the Opportunity!
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