ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Truck Rental is a proud supporter and sponsor of the, presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The 34th annual event kicked off on Tuesday night with opening ceremonies at the in Philadelphia (see PVAβs video below).
Veterans will compete at Philadelphia regional sites through the weekend in events like air rifle, power soccer, quad rugby, bowling, basketball and softball.
βWeβre happy to be a part of the National Wheelchair Games,β Don Mikes, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½βs senior vice president of rental stated.
βWhether itβs through the donation of trucks, or our associates giving their time as volunteers, being a part of this event and helping these special heroes is part of our larger overall commitment to the men and women of our armed forces,β he explained.
Earlier this week there was an Expo day held at the convention center. ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Truck Rental had a booth there (see photos on right) and enjoyed interacting with veterans and their families from around the country.
Mikes added: βWe also feel this event is a natural extension of our relationship with the Paralyzed Veterans of America.β
ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ is currently conducting a fundraising campaign, that supports PVAβs Mission: ABLE initiative. Customers who are doing one-way moves . ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ is matching customer donations. As of Memorial Day 2014, ΜΗΠΔ΄«Γ½ Truck Rentalβs campaign has raised in excess of $400,000.
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.
to learn more about the companyβs work with veterans.
By Alen Beljin