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The 25th National Veterans Wheelchair Games would not be possible without
the support of many local and national corporations, foundations and
organizations that generously support this event.
At the motivational event, Olympic bronze medalist Rod Dixon , as well as
former Olympian and U.

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Bell Sports, the market leader in helmets and accessories for cycling and
other active sports, is rolling out products for spring 2005 that improve
the riding experience with a combination of new technology and styling
based on the latest consumer trends.

A special first-time
wheelchair sports demonstration will be held at the Mall of America on
Wednesday , June 29. Marathon. In the
six months leading up to the Marathon, SRLA members run more than 600 miles
prior to the Marathon. SRLA teaches these young people to
set and achieve a goal by preparing them to complete The City of Los Angeles
Marathon.

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upgrades. WASHINGTON, More than 500 disabled veterans will
compete in the largest annual wheelchair sports event in the world , the 25th
National Veterans Wheelchair Games, June 27 - July 1 in Minneapolis. Trap shooting, golf and a power wheelchair relay will be
exhibition events this year.
From June 27 - July 1, actress Bo Derek, Honorary Chairperson of VA's
National Rehabilitation Special Events, will attend the events to visit with
athletes and present medals. Both events will be held on March 19.A.A. In fact, the high school graduation rate for members is more than
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the ride more enjoyable .; Limerick, Ireland; and Hong Kong. Veterans
from the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan will join the other
competitors at the Games this year.S. Bike Tour comes around,
YES-PAL students have cycled on average about 100 miles in training sessions. More than 450 YES-PAL students are expected to participate in
this year's Acura L. Honda
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Bell helmets and accessories are available at mass retailers throughout
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Through an innovative partnership between YES and the Police Activities
League (PAL), YES-PAL educates students on safety, promotes academic
excellence and teaches the values of commitment, dedication and discipline . Honda
currently builds products in 12 manufacturing plants in North America, with
three major R+D centers in the U.

For example, blind cyclists sometimes partner with sighted cyclists to ride tandem bicycles.

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At the Games, veterans will compete in track and field, swimming,
basketball, weightlifting, softball, air guns, quad-rugby, 9-ball, bowling,
table tennis, archery, handcycling, a motorized rally, wheelchair slalom and
power soccer. The eager students immediately tried out their new
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"More people are turning to cycling as a low-impact fitness option , and
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experience," said Alex McKinnon, vice president of marketing for Bell.

About Bell Sports

Bell Sports is the world's leading designer and marketer of helmets and
accessories in the auto racing, motorcycle , cycling and action sports
categories.bellbikestuff. The Minneapolis VA Medical Center and
the PVA Minnesota Chapter are hosting the 2005 Games. Thursday, June 30 is "Kids Day at the Games," when local
children will visit with the athletes and learn about wheelchair sports., Inc.

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Commemorative activities are also planned recognizing the 25th year of the
event. SRLA students received
Marathon Survival Fit Kits donated by Honda, while Acura donated new bicycles
and helmets to YES-PAL. In addition to the Marathon Survival Fit
Kits distributed at the event, every year Honda donates more than 4,000 pairs
of running shoes to the 2,000-plus SRLA students.
The City of Los Angeles Marathon provides SRLA and YES-PAL students free
entry into the Los Angeles Marathon presented by Honda and the Acura L.

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"Year after year , the rehabilitative nature of the Games provides endless
opportunities for our wheelchair athletes to pursue their athletic goals and
dreams," said PVA National President Randy L.
Many of the events will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, also
the site for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. automobile
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The company markets helmets and accessories under the Bell,
Giro, Blackburn, CoPilot, X Games, West Coast Choppers, Batman,
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serve as a stage where we can show the world what we can do -- to soar far
beyond any physical limitations we might have and reach previously unimagined
levels of success.org.A.A. This year more than
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LOS ANGELES, Eighty local middle and high school
students from Students Run L.
"SRLA and YES-PAL are more than athletic programs ," explained Rod Dixon,
Former Olympic medalist and director of Coaching and Training, Devine, The
Endurance Sports Company, which owns the L. (SRLA) is a physical training and mentoring program for
at-risk middle and high school students.

Some cyclists have disabilities which may affect the way they ride.

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Pleva, Sr. Other venues include South
Town Bowl, Eden Prarie Bowl, McMurry Field, Metro Gun Club, Braemar Golf
Course, the University of Minnesota, the University of St.

Local Students Training for the L.A. Marathon and Acura L.A. Bike Tour Prove that Dedication and Commitment Pay-Off

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The innovative SRLA and YES -PAL programs teach at-risk students the
valuable lessons of dedication, commitment and perseverance by helping them
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The student bicycle recipients are selected by YES-PAL based on their
significant academic perseverance, physical fitness accomplishments and
commitment to responsible cycling.
"Honda and Acura are proud to support SRLA and YES-PAL with the resources
to help kids focus on setting a positive course for their lives and
accomplishing their goals," said Eric Conn, assistant vice president of
National Advertising, American Honda Motor Co. Bike Tour.

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com. For many injured veterans, the Wheelchair Games provide their
first exposure to wheelchair athletics. Marathon and Acura L.A.A.

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Cycling Hall of Fame member John Howard applauded the
dedication of these young athletes and provided them with training tips and
words of encouragement .

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Ill. Sports are important in the therapy used to treat many
disabilities.
The 25th National Veterans Wheelchair Games kick off June 27 with a
wheelchair basketball demonstration at Peavey Plaza, as well as the 2005
Disabled Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo.

(SRLA ) and Youth Educational Sports-Police
Activities League (YES-PAL) gathered at Exposition Park today for a
motivational rally in preparation for two of the biggest athletic events in
the city -- the Los Angeles Marathon presented by Honda, and the Acura L. "It's inspiring to watch
these students finish the events and know that we were a part of their
journey.

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More information about Bell bike
helmets and accessories is available at www.
Beginning June 30, individual news releases and photos of the athletes
will be available on the Games' web site. "They put the
students on the road to accomplishment and on the path to success by teaching
them that, by setting goals you can achieve anything."
The students participate in rigorous training before the events.

Honda began operations in North America in 1959 with the establishment of
American Honda Motor Co.

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"We are proud of these talented athletes, our volunteers who make these
Games possible and the communities that open their doors and their hearts to
these heroes," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson. military
veterans who use wheelchairs for sports competition due to spinal cord
injuries, certain neurological conditions, amputations or other mobility
impairments.
In addition, through its affiliation with PAL, the program creates
after-school programs with police officers as mentors.

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National Veterans Wheelchair Games Come to Minneapolis

The Wheelchair Games, presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA ), are open to all U. At the Opening Ceremonies on
June 27, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson will deliver remarks,
along with PVA National President Randy L. For more information about the
National Veterans Wheelchair Games, or to track events as they happen, visit
http://www. As a
result, many students improve their attitudes, behavior and academic
commitment. LAUSD School Safe
Traffic Zone reaches up to 350,000 students annually with its bicycle safety
program and recruits the more than 2,500 students into the YES School Cycling
Club program.

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