“It was in October 2006 I was seriously wounded in a complex ambush while serving in Iraq. After years of regaining my independence and confidence, I was asked to participate in the Face of America bike ride. I reluctantly agreed, questioning my own abilities. On the day of the ride, I was overcome with a great sense of pride and honor as I rode alongside my brothers and sisters in arms.”
Robert Knox, GE Healthcare
“Thank you for the opportunity to ride with World TEAM Sports in the Face of America bike ride and the veterans involved with this very worthy cause. I was truly inspired by the ride. Changing me fundamentally as a person is the best way I can sum it up.”
“As I reflect upon the Face of America bike ride, I have seen what it means to be less ME and more US and it is an experience I will never forget.”
“I met many people on that ride that exemplify what courage really is and it is those people that will inspire me to better than I did before.”
Josh Sharpe, Retired United States Navy
“World TEAM Sports puts a focus on bringing together disabled and able-bodied athletes, forming a team to accomplish a goal.”
“At World TEAM Sports everybody comes together as a team, the disabled may help the able-bodied just as the able-bodied may help the disabled. There’s no stigma attached to being disabled at World TEAM Sports. It’s a team spirit.”
Bob Vogel, Freelance Journalist
“World TEAM Sports puts a focus on bringing together disabled and able-bodied athletes, forming a team to accomplish a goal.”
“At World TEAM Sports everybody comes together as a team, the disabled may help the able-bodied just as the able-bodied may help the disabled. There’s no stigma attached to being disabled at World TEAM Sports. It’s a team spirit.”
Eric Frazier, Sergeant-Retired, United States Marine Corps
“The support of the able-bodied athletes who rode next to us, and told me I could do it, was a big help with my overall rehabilitation. World TEAM Sports got me started. It was the first time I was ever on a handcycle. This year I was an alternate for the US Paralympics team.”
Dorothy Ginda, Retired Software Executive
“World TEAM Sports does what others don’t. It is all inclusive. It gives the average person the opportunity to be alongside veterans and share their experience.”
“It’s not about being the very best athlete or the fastest athlete but doing or being exceptional in some way.”
