Windstream supports 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
July 08 2024 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Windstream, a provider of advanced communications services, is
proud to help sponsor the 2024 National Veterans Wheelchair Games,
which take place July 25-30 in New Orleans.
This is the fourth consecutive year that the company has helped
sponsor the Wheelchair Games.
The Wheelchair Games are open to all U.S. veterans with spinal
cord injuries, amputations, multiple sclerosis, or other central
neurological conditions who require a wheelchair for athletic
competition. Every year, hundreds of American heroes from World War
II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the
post-9/11 era compete in this celebration of courage and
camaraderie.
Windstream is the sponsor of the 2024 bocce ball competition,
and company representatives will participate in the medal
ceremony.
“Windstream is thrilled to once again help support the world’s
largest annual wheelchair sports event solely for military
veterans,” said Paul Strickland, vice president of consumer support
for Windstream.
“It’s always inspiring to witness the courage and tenacity on
display at the Wheelchair Games,” Strickland said. “We’re grateful
to be part of this tremendous competition.”
Strickland, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, is
executive sponsor of Windstream’s WINVETS Employee Resource Group,
which helps veterans transition to civilian life, the
communications industry and their careers at Windstream.
Approximately 13% of Windstream’s workforce is made up of
veterans, National Guard or Reserve members, or military spouses.
Windstream was recently named a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer for
its commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and
supporting veterans and the military-connected community.
The Department of Veterans Affairs launched the Wheelchair Games
in 1981 with 7 events and 77 athletes. Paralyzed Veterans of
America joined the VA in 1985 to help expand the event’s mission
and reach.
About Windstream
Windstream’s quality-first approach connects customers to new
opportunities and possibilities by leveraging its nationwide
network to deliver a full suite of advanced communications
services. We provide fiber-based broadband to residential and small
business customers in 18 states, managed cloud communications,
networking and security services for mid-to-large enterprises and
government entities across the U.S., and customized wavelength and
dark fiber solutions for carriers, content providers and
hyperscalers in the U.S. and Canada. Windstream, a privately held
company headquartered in Little Rock, Ark., operates three brands
including Kinetic, Windstream Enterprise and Windstream Wholesale.
Additional information is available at windstream.com. Follow us on
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