More than 600,000 U.S. soldiers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from traumatic brain injuries, including psychological ailments such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression. Sun Valley Adaptive Sports helps these "Wounded Warriors" recover by
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hosting nature trips to beautiful Idaho, where veterans learn the competitive yet meditative sport of fly fishing and find camaraderie and understanding from fellow soldiers. See the powerful impact the trip has on six veterans in this emotional film about change, rehabilitation, and the struggle to feel "normal" again. explore™ (http://explore.org) is a multimedia organization that documents leaders around the world who have devoted their lives to extraordinary causes. Both educational and inspirational, explore creates a portal into the soul of humanity by championing the selfless acts of others.Distributed by Tubemogul.
Author: explore
Tags: Disabilities Veteran Affairs Sun Valley Adaptive Sports Ketchum Idaho Lao Tzu fish fishing soldiers post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD Iraq Afghanistan brain injury depression suicide change
Posted: 09 November 2009
Rating: 5.0
Votes: 1
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