September-October Issue

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Healing our Heroes The effects of war present devastating obstacles for our returning soldiers. For some, it’s the physical challenge of adjusting to life in a wheelchair or operating a prosthetic limb, but for others, it’s a mental battle of staying focused and clearing war from their minds. Most veterans just want a way back into normal life when they return. Whatever their struggle, returning soldiers can find the road to recovery through one of the private organizations supported in part by USA Dance’s Wounded Warriors Appreciation Balls™.

The Wounded Warriors Appreciation Ball™ is an event sponsored by USA Dance chapters who then use the proceeds of the events to benefit private organizations. These organizations seek to help returning soldiers by aiding and assisting the needs of injured service members. They also provide programs to meet the needs of these warriors and nurture their bodies and minds back to health, as well as provide care packages and 22 Dance Floor


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