This year, is a Sustaining Sponsor of the (NVWG), presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the (PVA).
The 38th annual event kicks off today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, where ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ has a booth set up to interact with veterans and their families from all over the U.S.
βWe are thrilled to continue our sponsorship with the National Veterans Wheelchair Games this year,β said Kevin Kleckner (right), ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½βs director of national consumer sales and programs.
βBeing involved in this event is a huge honor. We always look forward to speaking with and showing our support to these veterans,β he added.
Throughout the week, veterans will compete in events like archery, bowling, quad rugby, softball, swimming and table tennis. According to the , βthe Games serve veterans with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, amputations and other central neurological impairments with the goal to increase their independence, healthy activity and quality of life through wheelchair sports and recreation.β
Over the past five years, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Truck Rental has been conducting a year-round fundraising effort called to help benefit PVAβs initiative. The fundraising effort has helped raise $2.2 million. ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½βs support toward military personnel doesnβt stop there. G.I. Jobs magazine also honored the company with a earlier this year for its commitment to recruiting and supporting veterans.
Military and Veterans Discounts
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By Chris Abruzzo
βWeβre happy to be a part of the National Wheelchair Games,β Don Mikes, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½βs senior vice president of rental stated.
ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ has strong ties to the military as an employer and service provider. Approximately 14 percent of the companyβs new hires last year were veterans (globally, and ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Logistics employ over 20,000 people). Through a ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ offers truck rental discounts to active military and veterans.