By Richard Rhinehart Grand Junction, Colorado, June 21, 2016 – A 2016 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation provided funding for national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports to purchase an off-road hand cycle from Colorado’s ReActive Adaptations. This new hand cycle will join three others used by disabled athletes at upcoming […]
Frank Lombardi Joins World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Advisory Board
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, June 15, 2016 – Van Brinson, the CEO and President of national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports, announced today the addition of Frank Lombardi to the organization’s national advisory board. The Assistant to the CEO of Long Island, New York’s Independent Group Home Living (IGHL), Lombardi has been an active […]
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 […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports Advisory Board Member’s New Book Encourages Physician Leadership
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, May 16, 2016 – Lieutenant General Mark Hertling’s newly-released book, “Growing Physician Leaders: Empowering Doctors to Improve Our Healthcare,” asks if a military general can teach America’s doctors to be better leaders. With four decades in military leadership, most recently as Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe, the World […]
World T.E.A.M. Sports’ 2015 Annual Review Site Inspires and Informs Visitors
By Richard Rhinehart Baltimore, Maryland, May 11, 2016 – An innovative team effort between designers, programmers and writers at Baltimore’s Exit 10 and the management team at national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports has created a remarkably different annual review website featuring the organization’s 2015 events, athletes and business financial information. Embracing new technologies and digital […]
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 […]
Napier Park’s Fred Hoffman Joins World T.E.A.M. Sports Board of Directors
By Richard Rhinehart Holbrook, New York, March 18, 2016 –New York’s Napier Park Global Capital Managing Director Fred Hoffman rode two years with national non-profit World T.E.A.M. Sports’ Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride. On March 11, he was elected as the newest member of the organization’s board of directors. A graduate of […]
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 […]