S2 Ep1072: GOOD DEEDS Mike Delancey, Founder - Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch's 8/28 Alive Ride

In this episode of Good Deeds, host Nanette Wiser interviews Mike Delancey, the founder of Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch in advance of the 9th Annual Alive Ride Thursday 8/28 from 8am-noon. Starting and ending at Quaker Steak & Lube, injured veterans and others take part in the WWWAR mission to inspire veterans to get out and active. During he 11-mile cycle ride through Pinellas Park, veterans will visit schools and businesses, giving people the opportunity to thank them for their service and sacrifice. More than 100 riders are anticipated; the ride will be fully police-escorted. Start time is 9 a.m. Click here for additional information on the event
About WWAR Mike Delancey, a Pinellas Park resident who himself was critically injured in a sniper ​attack during military combat in Iraq and has confronted his own life changing injuries. The Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch (WWAR) has been built to inspire veterans of all conflicts to get OUT and ACTIVE.  Learn how you can help on their website, from donations to volunteering.
--They offer activities for all Military Veterans in need of a supportive and healing environment, to give a new sense of hope, resilience and strength as they move forward in their journey.
--The Non-Profit offers a huge range of activities, workshops, clinics and events for all veterans and the adaptive sports community in the Tampa Bay Area. In 2015 they partnered with the City of Pinellas Park to build WWAR at Lurie Park. Lurie Park is a purpose-built ADA City Park and is home to WWAR. It is a place for Wounded Warriors, Veterans, their families and the whole community to come and enjoy. The Park has been designed to support both the physical and emotional needs of Warriors with fitness and sports at its core.
-- They offer a wide variety of recreational activities at the park and is furnished with specialist fitness equipment to build strength in both body and mind. There are wide trails for hand cycling, walking and running, A pond for fishing, specially designed ADA Work Out stations and a large multi-purpose sports court specifically designed for Wheelchair Sports and Events. A social outdoor space is a key element to the park, giving an opportunity and space to reconnect and share experiences while also gaining strength, empowerment and tools to help in recovery and healing so with our partners AFFF and The Rotary Club we built 2 pavilions to host events including picnic tables, grills.
--A new stunning Military themed Childrens playground is the anchor for families and our 2 dog parks allow room for  fur family to have fun too!

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