Actually, today I will not be lifting. Instead I will be Participating in the Inspire Games Hockey Tournament.
In partnership with the Four BlockFoundation, we are excited to be coordinating the third annual INSPIRE GAMES to be held on Wednesday May 3rd at Chelsea Piers in NYC. All proceeds raised go to the FourBlock Foundation with 50% of the proceeds going directly to Gunnery Sergeant Ralph DeQuebec and his continued pursuit to make the 2018 Paralympic Games.
Details of Gunny’s inspiring story and the May 3rd event are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Rink: Chelsea Piers (NYC); East & West Rinks
- 23rd Street & Hudson River Park
New York, NY 10011
212.336.6666
Hockey Tournament:
- East Rink Start Time – 12:30pm – 3:50pm
- West Rink Start Time – 1:30pm – 3:50pm
Player Donation: $150/player
Fan Donation: $30/person
Cocktail Reception: 4:00pm – 7:00pm – The Sunset Terrance at Chelsea Piers
About FourBlock Foundation – FourBlock is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is the nation’s local network for leading veteran professionals. Each year, hundreds of high-potential veterans in every corner of the country are equipped to pursue careers right for them, thanks to the support of local FourBlock communities. FourBlock is also the official mentorship program for all wounded Marines and Sailors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. From leading organizations to launching innovative new ventures, FourBlock veterans are tackling mission critical goals at Fortune 500 companies through the power of the FourBlock network. Learn more about joining the community:www.fourblock.org
About Gunnery Sergeant Ralph DeQuebec – In 2012, GySgt DeQuebec deployed to Afghanistan with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician and was tasked to support an Army Special Forces team. On June 21, 2012 while conducting an operation in Shurakay, Afghanistan, GySgt DeQuebec was disarming an improvised explosive device (IED) when a member of the Afghanistan National Army functioned the device. As a result of the blast, Ralph lost both legs above the knee.
During his recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, Ralph discovered through his FourBlock mentorship that he responds best, both physically and mentally, to recreational therapy. He had tried a variety of sports but found that he has especially excelled at sled hockey. Being able to be get out on the ice and play a sport that is full contact has given him a platform that he has been able to thrive in, both physically and mentally. As a result of our fund raising, Ralph has been able to pursue his dream of making the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey team. He is currently the Team Co-Captain of the US National Developmental Sled Hockey Team and in training for the US National Sled Hockey Team in order to join in the 2018 Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, Korea.
If you want to know more about him please look up his inspiring story in Sports Illustrated here.
Whether you can attend the entire event or just the cocktail reception, please come out and support this great cause.
If you cannot make it to the rink, please consider making a donation!!!!
To see more and to make a donation, please go to link: www.fourblock.org/inspiregames and click on the INSPIRE VETERANS TODAY button in the center of the page to make a donation. In addition, checks made out to FourBlock Foundation can be mailed to the following.
Otterbourg P.C.
230 Park Avenue, 29th Floor
New York, NY 10169
ATTN: FourBlock Foundation
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