Southern Maryland Vacations for Vets is hosting its first weekend event for disabled veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and their families from May 14 to 16 at Greenwell State Park in Hollywood.
The foundation is looking for volunteers to assist the veterans with kayaking, horseback riding, cookouts and other events. Donations of ready-to-eat foods and other items can be turned in by next Thursday, May 13, in order to prepare the participants' rooms and gift packs prior to their arrival.
Southern Maryland Vacations for Vets, in partnership with the Greenwell Foundation, requires a massive amount of "people power." Volunteers are needed for every aspect of this program – whether you have one hour to give or a hundred.
The Weekends
Each weekend begins on Friday afternoon and ends on Sunday after lunch. Transportation is available from the medical centers to Greenwell State Park and back. During these weekends, service members and their families can participate in activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, fishing, sailing, etc. While activities are offered, the weekend is loosely structured to allow families time to relax and be together in whatever way is most comfortable for them.
Because of Greenwell’s universally accessible facilities there are no limitations on participants with physical disabilities. Accessible equipment, such as golf carts, adaptive fishing poles and all terrain wheelchairs, is available so that everyone can experience the park as independently as possible.
Most of the veterans currently are undergoing treatment for their wounds at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Regional Hospital. Call 301-737-8102.
info@greenwellfoundation.org
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