April 11, 2010
Wounded Warrior Family Ski Week 2011
A Ski Retreat for Wounded Warriors and their Families
April 10-16, 2011
In Breckenridge, Colorado
The Wounded Warrior Family Ski Week 2011 (WWFSW) is a partnership of the Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project and the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC). This Project provides a snow skiing/snowboarding experience for permanently, severely injured service members from the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts and the Global War on Terrorism. The purpose of this Project is to support the recovery and family bonding of these injured service members and their family support structure (spouse and children) by spending a week of snow sport adventure in the incredible beauty of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Selected service members and families will be provided with free round trip transportation, 7 nights lodging, ski equipment, ski instruction and lift passes for 3-1/2 days of ski experiences. Wounded Warriors will be provided with adaptive ski equipment and instruction.
What - “Wounded Warrior Family Ski Week - 2011″ - an opportunity for seriously wounded warriors and their families to benefit from the recuperative value of a week of family activities exploring the thrill and challenge of snow skiing or snowboarding. All of this is to be conducted under the experienced guidance of the world-renowned skiing expertise of BOEC staff, for persons with disabilities and special needs. The latest in adaptive techniques and equipment will offer supportive and exciting opportunities for all levels of skill, amid the incredible beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
Who - Beneficiaries are wounded/recovering service members and their immediate family members.
Where - Ski instruction for Wounded Warriors and their familiy members is to be performed by the professionals of the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center on Peak 9 in Breckenridge, CO. Lodging is to be provided at the Grand Timber Lodge with each family housed in a two-bedroom deluxe timeshare unit with kitchen and full resort amenities.
When - Sunday, April 10 thru Saturday, April 16, 2011
How - To assure personalized attention to their needs, families will be hosted during the week by Bob and Bonnie Miller along with a local steering committe consisting of Breckenridge residents.
Persons and organizations interested in contributing to this program may make their donations to the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for the benefit of Wounded Warrior Family Ski Week 2011. Thank you for your generosity; our brave warriors will never forget your kindness.
Contact Jen Schappert at 970-453-5633 or at volunteer@boec.org with questions about the WWFSW Program or this Application Form.
Applications to participate in this Program are due by January 15, 2011. Applicants are required to provide all requested information on the form below. You may also email Jen for an application. Selected Wounded Warriors will be notified of their acceptance on or before February 15, 2011.
