Former national fund Leidos Wheelchair Games to be held in Philadelphia -
Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a national enterprise security solutions, health and engineering, is a platinum sponsor of the 34th national Veterans Wheelchair Games scheduled for August 12 to 17 in Philadelphia, Pa. the games are presented by Paralyzed Veterans of America and the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
As the largest annual competition for wheelchair sports in the world, the Games offer 17 different sports to veterans who use wheelchairs due to injuries of the spinal cord, amputations and neurological diseases . The games promote rehabilitation through rigorous competition in events including weightlifting, basketball, rugby, softball, handcycle and others. A special program "Kids Day" allows children with disabilities to meet the athletes and be set up for wheelchair sports. While previous games have produced national champions and world-class, the Games also offer opportunities for older newly injured acquire fighters sporting skills and be exposed to other wheelchair athletes while promoting a spirit of healthy activity and camaraderie.
"This is our fifth consecutive sponsorship of the National Games veterans in wheelchairs, and we could not be more proud to support the games and give back to veterans who have sacrificed so much for our security and freedom of our nation, "said Steve Comber, President of Leidos Health." games and all events of week give these men and women the incredible opportunity to enjoy friendly competition and demonstrate that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. "
under the sponsorship Leidos, the company made $ 50,000 donation to help offset the cost of the event. throughout the year, Leidos pledged nearly $ 100,000 to support various veterans fundraising activities paralyzed, including PVA golf tournament and ABLE Awards Gala mission.
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