By Richard Rhinehart San Antonio, Texas, July 7, 2016 – The popularity of national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride from the Pentagon to the historic Civil War battlefields at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania encouraged launching of a companion route in 2016. This new route, beginning at George Washington’s Revolutionary […]
Adventure Team Challenge Washington D.C. Features Disabled and Able-Bodied Athletes
By Richard Rhinehart Washington, D.C., June 30, 2016 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports announced today a generous grant by New Jersey non-profit Dralla Foundation will provide needed support for the September 17 Adventure Team Challenge in suburban Washington, D.C. Modeled after World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Adventure Team Challenge in western Colorado, the mid-Atlantic event […]
Videographer Kate Hoof Tells Compelling Face of America Story
By Richard Rhinehart Arlington, Virginia, June 23, 2016 – Two disabled military veterans – one from the United States, another from Canada – are featured in a new video about national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg from Virginia videographer Kate Hoof. With 600 participating cyclists from […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports Adaptive Veterans to Cycle Greater Yellowstone
By Richard Rhinehart Bozeman, Montana, June 13, 2016 – Two adaptive veteran athletes from national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports will be joining Montana’s seven day, 450-mile Cycle Greater Yellowstone bicycle tour this August 13-20. U.S. Marine Corps veteran David Santamore of Barre, Vermont will travel west more than 1,800 miles to join the anticipated 350 […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports Inspires Disabled Army Veteran to Charter Warriors 4 Life
By Richard Rhinehart Centennial, Colorado, June 6, 2016 – Medically-retired Fort Carson Army medic Jose Santiago built upon his positive experiences riding his bicycle in national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America and CanAm Veterans’ Challenge to transform his informal cycling club into Warriors 4 Life, a growing non-profit organization creating healthy lifestyles for […]
Disabled Canadian Military Veteran Thrives through Outdoor Sports
By Richard Rhinehart Fredericton, New Brunswick, June 1, 2016 – Following 25 years of military service for his country, Canadian Army Veteran Michael Cotts retired to outdoor sporting activities such as World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to manage his post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression. “It’s hard to express […]
Kartemquin Films’ Anniversary Features World T.E.A.M. Sports Documentary
By Richard Rhinehart Chicago, Illinois, May 24, 2016 – The documentary feature of one of World T.E.A.M. Sports’ most inspiring sporting events, the January, 1998 Vietnam Challenge, will be screened online for one week beginning May 27 as part of Kartemquin Films’ 50th anniversary celebration. “Vietnam: Long Time Coming” documents the inclusive 16-day, 1,250-mile bicycle […]
April Face of America Bike Ride Challenges Adaptive Army Veteran
By Richard Rhinehart Omaha, Nebraska, May 23, 2016 – Taking the time and making the effort to participate in a challenging two-day bicycle ride is the first step in improving an individual’s life who has been disabled through injury or illness. For Army veteran Brian Steere, his decision to join World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of […]
Face of America 2016 Honors Veterans in Bicycle Ride to Gettysburg
By Richard Rhinehart Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, May 2, 2016 – Nearly 600 bicyclists and hand cyclists from across the country triumphantly completed two-day journeys from Arlington, Virginia and Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in historic Gettysburg April 24 as participants of national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ annual Face of America. This year’s ride included 136 men and women […]
Punch’d Energy Supports Disabled and Able-Bodied Riders in Annual Face of America
By Richard Rhinehart Arlington, Virginia, April 19, 2016 – National non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports announced today the addition of personal energy product company Punch’d Energy as the newest sponsor of the organization’s April 23-24 Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to historic Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Livermore, California based Punch’d Energy produces natural caffeine […]
Boost Oxygen Joins Face of America as Sponsor
By Richard Rhinehart Arlington, Virginia, April 15, 2016 – National supplemental oxygen company Boost Oxygen joined today as a partner and sponsor of non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inclusive April 23-24 Face of America bicycle, recumbent and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Participating disabled athletes for the two-day, non-competitive ride honoring injured and disabled military […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America Features Adaptive Veteran Athletes
By Richard Rhinehart Valley Forge, PA, April 8, 2016 – On April 23, 600 active-duty and retired military, civilians, and adaptive athletes from across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Western Europe will set off from historic Valley Forge and the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia for Gettysburg, Pennsylvania as participants in national non-profit World […]
Face of America Riders Eat Fresh with SUBWAY of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
By Richard Rhinehart Bethesda, Maryland, March 17, 2016 – Each day, SUBWAY of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center provides meals for patients, staff and visitors to the nation’s medical center. This April 23, SUBWAY team members will prepare 750 sandwiches for athletes in national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America bicycle and […]
The American Bombshells to Perform at Face of America, April 22
By Richard Rhinehart Arlington, Virginia, March 14, 2016 – The American Bombshells, ambassadors of America’s gratitude to our nation’s heroes, will return to national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America annual banquet in Arlington, Virginia April 22. Featuring an upbeat blend of musical entertainment, The American Bombshells offer pinup good looks and a high-energy, […]
Experienced Motorcyclists Ensure Safe Bicycle Ride for Face of America Participants
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, March 7, 2016 – Through the dedicated efforts of volunteer motorcyclists such as New York’s George Elkin, national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg this April 23-24 will be safer for the more than 600 participants from across the country. As […]
Funny Fundraiser Boosts World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, February 26, 2016 – Seeking to create a unique and effective fundraiser for national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America bicycle ride honoring injured veterans, two employees of Long Island, New York independent broker/dealer American Portfolios Financial Services turned to laughter. With nearly 70 disabled and able-bodied American […]
Veteran Corps of America Returns as Sponsor of Face of America
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, February 25, 2016 – Veteran Corps of America, the O’Fallon, Illinois veteran-owned and managed federal contractor, announced today their support for national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ April 22-24 Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride. Challenging more than 600 disabled and able-bodied riders on 110 and 120 mile […]
Face of America to feature Navy Veteran and Comedian PJ Walsh
By Richard Rhinehart Arlington, Virginia, February 23, 2016 – Navy veteran and comedian PJ Walsh competed last September in national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Adventure Team Challenge, an inspirational team event in Colorado’s remote Gore Range with disabled and able-bodied athletes. This April 22-24, Walsh will ride 110 miles over two days in the organization’s […]
Capital One Bank Presenting Sponsor for 2016 Face of America Ride
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, February 19, 2016 – Virginia-based Capital One Bank is returning this April 22-24 as presenting sponsor for national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inclusive Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride honoring injured military veterans. The annual non-competitive ride is anticipated to attract 650 military and civilian participants, including […]
South Carolina Teen Rides Face of America to Honor Veterans and Inspire Others
By Richard Rhinehart Columbia, South Carolina, February 17, 2016 – Cross country runner Ellerbe Kinard was a young girl in March, 2005 when her father, US Army Corporal Hamilton Douglas Kinard, sustained severe injuries in an IED attack in Iraq. This April 22-24, 16-year-old Ellerbe will be joining her father in riding national non-profit World […]