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Resources
- To join the on-line forum, and see the latest Operation Rebound news Click Here
- To apply for an Operation Rebound grant Click Here
- To read biographies on featured OR athletes Click Here
- To view a list of 2009 Races and Events Click Here
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Operation Rebound - Supporting All Who Have Served
Operation Rebound provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support to our troops and veterans of any branch of service and first responders who have suffered permanent physical injuries in the line of duty.
Program Description:
CAF established Operation Rebound in 2004 as a valuable resource for service members and veterans who suffered permanent physical injuries in the Global War on Terror.
In June 2008, CAF extended the program to recognize the sacrifices of military veterans past and present as well as those of first responders such as law enforcement and firefighters who were the first to respond to the September 11, 2001 attacks on our nation. Unrestricted contributions now support all who have protected our freedom from military veterans of past eras to first responders who risk their lives daily to ensure the security of our homeland. CAF Operation Rebound is proud to support all who have served.
Initiatives:
- Grants. Offer grants for equipment, training, coaching, and travel for those individuals who seek to move beyond becoming merely active to higher levels of competition in their chosen sports.
- Military Medical Center Physical Training Program (MMCPT). The intent of the MMCPT program is to provide a structured physical training program for active duty service members who are continuing treatments and recovering from permanent physical injuries at military medical centers. CAF will provide coaches for running, swimming, biking, and strength and conditioning who will work in concert with resident prosthetists, recreational therapists, and medical hold unit commanders to ensure that physical training is done in compliance with individualized rehabilitation programs and applicable military regulations.
- Sports Clinics. Sports clinics are designed to introduce beginner athletes to various sports such as bicycling, handcycling, running, swimming, basketball and other sports. CAF elite athletes will provide coaching and mentorship at sports clinics. Sports clinics are held throughout the calendar year and may take place at military medical centers as well other locations within the community. Often times, sports clinics will be sponsored by CAF's Catch A Rising Star program that is open to both military and non-military challenged athletes.
- On-Line Forum. The on-line forum is a place where Operation Rebound members/participants can stay connected with fellow wounded servicemembers and their families. Topics are selected by wounded servicemembers and conversations are grown through participation throughout the country and the world. The forum will be facilitated by the Operation Rebound Program Manager and experienced CAF athletes will lead discussions on a number of topics.
Program Goals:
- Reach out to wounded servicemembers and veterans, primarily through site visits, using both successful challenged athletes and disabled U.S. military veterans, to provide education about “what is possible".
- Foster dialogue, through both direct and indirect means, and serve as a resource that can help answer questions for service members and veterans suffering permanent disabilities.
- Inspire injured American servicemembers and veterans to become active and physically fit through participation in the San Diego Triathlon Challenge and other CAF events throughout the year.
Eligibility:
Participation in Operation Rebound is open to any U.S. servicemember or veteran who suffered a permanent physical disability - such as loss of a limb(s), sight, or spinal cord injury -- in the Global War on Terror.
To get started, please visit the resource box at the top of the page to download an application. For questions, or to be mailed or faxed a copy of the application, please call our Operation Rebound Program Manager, Nico Marcolongo at 858.526.6564, or email him at: nico@challengedathletes.org.
You will then be sent a Member Packet with supplemental information on your roles and responsibilities as a member and information on how to access our online forum. Please send your completed application to: P.O. Box 910769, San Diego, CA 92191 or fax it to 858.866.0958.
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