I would like to thank you and and all the people involved with the Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico, for such an incredibly fun weekend at Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico earlier this month. The atmosphere was wonderful. Everyone was willing to help out in any way they could, including staff, volunteers and other Disabled individuals and their caregivers. Everyone shared tips, tricks and any other kind of knowledge they could.
As an avid outsdoorman, being able to get back on the lake and in the water again cannot be put into adequate words to express how it made me feel inside.
I broke my back and became a paraplegic 2 years ago in January 2015. This was my first opportunity to get back in the lake since my accident. I got to fish from the boat and catch my first ever Walleye, water ski and get in a single person canoe with the stabilizing outriggers. Being able to do things I love is an incredible blessing and boost, not only physically but for the mind and spirit as well. The feeling of freedom cannot be explained.
The pictures and videos were awesome. They are great ways for friends, family and others tho see what we can still do despite our individual limitations. They are great tools for educating and inspiring others to fight on in their own lives, or to encourage those around them who may be struggling with something.
I look forward to participating in future events with the program. I would love to see coordination and joint participation between Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico and the VA Adaptive Sports Program. The way your organization treats Disabled Veterans with, courtesy, respect, dignity and compassion is beyond compare. It was nice to meet other participants as well as staff and volunteers who were also Disabled Veterans.
Making certain events free of charge to Veterans when possible is greatly appreciated, and may be the only way some of us can afford to participate. Again, thank you to all who make these events and opportunities available to us.
I can't say enough great things about the organization and those involved. Seriously looking forward to next time,
-David