The
University is also sponsoring a luncheon on Saturday, June 11, and a
banquet on Saturday night where a video of the 2005 competition will
be screened.

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The NSCD teaches lessons in 20 different
sports and activities, providing opportunities for people with disabilities
throughout the year; and what is most unique about the NSCD is that they
accommodate any physical or mental disability.nscd.5317
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Kevin Pannell, 1st Cavalry division, 9th regiment, who lost both legs
-- above the knee on the left side and below the knee on the right --
in Bagdhad. Participation in the Games has more than tripled since
inception; approximately 300 disabled athletes from all over the world
are expected to participate in 2005. Olympic Committee, DS/USA conducts
regional, national and international training camps and competitions
to prepare athletes for the Paralympic Games -- the international
Olympic-sanctioned competitions for athletes with physical
disabilities.

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soldiers who were
severely injured during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as special
guests at the event."
Participants in the Games will also be invited to the Opening
Ceremony on Friday, June 10, at the Hamilton Field House, UCO.org

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"Disabled Sports USA is proud to partner with the University of
Central Oklahoma to sponsor this event and host as special guests our
fine service men and women.

About Disabled Sports USA

Founded in 1967 by disabled Vietnam veterans, Disabled Sports USA
provides opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to
gain confidence and dignity through sports, recreation and educational
programs.

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The National Sports Center for the Disabled Is Proud to Announce Athletes ' Outstanding Success at 2006 Paralympic Games in Torino Italy

In total, more than 20 soldiers and their
families will participate.

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The United States won a total
of 8 medals, including 5 Gold medals and 2 Silver.

Founded in 1970, the NSCD is the nation's premier adaptive sports and
therapeutic recreation organization. The organization is the nation's largest multi-sport,
multi-disability organization and serves more than 60,000 people
nationwide.

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As a continuation of Disabled
Sports USA's 38 year history of rebuilding the lives of disabled
veterans, UCO will partner with DS/USA to host U.dsusa .

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The Endeavor Games were created because of recognition that there
was a need for a multi-sport event for athletes with physical
disabilities.

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The NSCD applauds the extraordinary efforts of all of our athletes,
including United States skier, Allison Jones, who won a Gold medal in the
Women's Standing Slalom event; and Laurie Stephens, also representing the
U. Athletes are encouraged to
participate in more than one event, and Olympic-style gold, silver and
bronze medals for first , second and third place will be awarded in
each event.
"We are honored to have the chance to host these amazing soldiers
for the weekend at the Endeavor Games," said Katrina Shaklee,
assistant director of UCO Disabled Sports and Events.

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The special guests will participate in hands -on instruction
courses in wheelchair fencing, sit volleyball, wheelchair basketball,
swimming and the Third Annual First Step Clinic, an inspiring session
for amputees who wish to participate in track and field events.

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org. The sixth annual
Endeavor Games will take place in Edmond, Oklahoma , June 9-12, and
offers anyone with a physical disability the opportunity to experience
a variety of sports, including wheelchair basketball, archery,
powerlifting, shooting, tennis, table tennis , softball, swimming,
boccia and track and field events.S. Since
then, The Sports Group added numerous programs, such as the Endeavor
Games, BlazeSports Edmond, the Oklahoma Amputeee Golf Tournament, U
Kan Ski and is a member of the Paralympic Academy.
More information is available at www.

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"Immediately after I was injured in Iraq, I never even dreamed of
participating in an event like the Endeavor Games," said Army Spc. I also know that they will have such
a positive experience at the UCO Endeavor Games and will leave knowing
that they can still accomplish their dreams in life .

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The NSCD competition center, led by Erik Peterson and his dynamic team,
identifies and trains world-class disabled athletes in Winter Park and around
the country. The organization was represented by 18 athletes at this year's
world games, including 12 who competed on behalf of the United States . "With the support of DS/USA, I know I will have all the
encouragement and physical training I need to once again try the
sports I love, and I am even looking forward to some friendly
competition at the event.
For athletes interested in participating in the event,
registration and additional background information can be found at
www. The Sports Group's first "endeavor" was the organization of
the Endeavor Games, which was held for the first time in 2000.

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edu/wellnesscenter/ds_home.

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The NSCD has been a trend-setter and
leader in the industry of therapeutic recreation, and has grown into a
nationally-recognized agency serving children and adults with disabilities
throughout Colorado and the country.

For more information about the National Sports Center for the Disabled,
call (303) 293-5711 or visit http://www.

Media Contact: Gavin Attwood
Vice President of Marketing
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University of Central Oklahoma Hosts U.S. Soldiers Injured in Iraq at the Sixth Annual Endeavor Games

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Oklahoma Chapter of Disabled Sports USA Supports
American War Veterans and Their Families' Participation
in Fifteen Sport, Weekend -Long Event in Edmond

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), a chapter of Disabled
Sports USA (DS/USA), today announced the 2005 Endeavor Games for
Athletes with Physical Disabilities, an event created to teach people
with disabilities participation in adaptive sports.
"As a disabled Vietnam veteran, I know that their adjustment back to
normal life will be challenging. "The entire City
of Edmond is rallying behind this unique opportunity and we hope to
provide the soldiers with a weekend full of inspiration and
opportunity.

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EDMOND, Okla."
Sponsors of the event include: title sponsor, University of
Central Oklahoma; platinum sponsor, Valir Rehabilitation Hospital;
diamond sponsors, Disabled Sports USA and the Wounded Warriors
Project; and gold sponsors, Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics and Renda
Broadcasting.

A member of the U.

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In
December of 2004, UCO absorbed The Sports Group, which was created in
2000 to provide quality sports programs to athletes from Oklahoma and
beyond. UCO is proud to now
be offering these exciting programs and is looking forward to adding
more programs and events in the future, all for the benefit of
physically disabled athletes.

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DENVER, The National Sports Center for the
Disabled (NSCD) celebrates the triumphant return of 18 NSCD-trained athletes
from the 2006 Paralympic Games in Torino, Italy., who won Gold medals in the Women's Sitting Downhill event and the
Women's Sitting Super-G; Stephens won the silver medal in Women's Sitting
Giant Slalom as well.htm

About UCO Sports and Events

UCO Disabled Sports and Events is a division of the Wellness
Center on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma.

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In addition to the multitude of competitive sports offered
this year, the staff of the Endeavor Games has added a day to the
event to accommodate training clinics for athletes, volunteers and
coaches. DS/USA also offers sports rehabilitation programs
through its nationwide network of over 80 community-based chapters.

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Other NSCD alums that brought home medals included
Michael Milton of the United Kingdom, who won Silver in Men's Standing
Downhill; Kevin Bramble of the United States, who won Gold in Men's Sitting
Downhill racing; and Toby Kane, also representing Britain, who skied to a
Bronze medal finish in the Men's Standing Super -G event. These soldiers have put their lives on the
line for freedom, and we will to be there to help them in their hour
of need," said Kirk Bauer, executive director of Disabled Sports USA.

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Most importantly, I know that my
participation in sports will inspire others who are overcoming their
physical disabilities.ucok.