HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WJBF) – Paralyzed Veterans of America’s Southeastern Chapter, headquartered in Hephzibah, announced Wednesday it was awarded a $24,999 grant.
The donation was given from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC)’s Quality of Life grants.
According to the PVA’s Southeastern Chapter, the funds will be used to pay for veteran athletes hotel costs for the 2025 National Wheelchair Games being held in Minneapolis, MN.
“These awards are about restoring independence to our constituents,” said Dan McNeal, Director of the Quality of Life Grants Program at the Reeve Foundation. “Our work and number one goal are to enhance the quality of life of people living with paralysis. It is our honor to continue to collaborate with so many dedicated organizations, which have selflessly given their time and efforts to ensure that accessibility and inclusivity remain embedded in the fabric of their programs.”
