ANNOUNCING THE VETERAN CHALLENGE PROJECTS FOR CAMVETS FALL 2019
Challenge America is gearing up for the biannual Challenge America: Makers for Veterans (CAMVETS) program this fall in Cleveland, OH.
CAMVETS enlists the talents of experts from the private, public and social sectors who come together to create innovative solutions to the unmet needs of injured veterans. This fall, they will form 10 teams dedicated to the specific challenges of 10 injured veterans. These are the Veterans who will inspire new innovations that can then go on to help many others facing similar challenges.
CAMVETS FALL 2019 VETERAN CHALLENGE TEAMS
TEAM SELINA: Getting back to volunteer work
Army Veteran, Selina suffers from a condition called Ehlers Danlos. She loves to volunteer, but the physical work has caused her arms to develop tendon tears. She is looking for an assistive device that will enable her to perform some volunteer tasks again, while preventing further injury.
TEAM Z: Getting on a Motorcycle Again
Army and Marine Corps Veteran, Charles (AKA “Z”) survived three tours in Iraq without injury, but was hit by a drunk driver during leave. Since losing his entire left leg, Z most misses the sense of connection and freedom that he gets from riding a motorcycle. His team will work on adjustments to his prosthetic leg that allow him to straddle a bike.
TEAM ANNMARIE: Biking with her service dog
Air Force Veteran, AnnMarie used to race bikes and competed in triathlons, but stopped riding after she got her service dog, Leigh Ann. Her goal is to get back on her bike, but she needs a solution that would allow Leigh Ann to accompany her safely.
TEAM BILL: Exercising on his own
Air Force Veteran, Bill has a central nervous system movement disorder, which includes spasticity and paralysis. Doing leg exercises daily helps to manage the spasms, but he is not able to do them on his own. He is looking for a way to independently get his exercises in every day.
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At Challenge America - a 501(c)3 nonprofit - we have made it our mission to connect service members, veterans, and their families to resources and solutions that build community and give purpose to their lives. From the beginning, we set out to challenge the status quo by designing and scaling innovative, evidence-based solutions to the needs of the military community - no matter where they live. By leveraging technology, creative arts, and community solidarity, we are challenging America to think differently about how we serve our military.
