Wallis, TX.–A group of veterans from across the country will descend upon the small town of Wallis, TX this Veterans Day Weekend to participate in the 4th Annual, Wallis Independence Ride. Coordinated by the Schlumberger Cycling Club, the event has been organized for the past four years in order to raise funds for the Independence Fund, a veteran run non-profit organization that helps injured troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Indy Fund (www.independecefund.org) has purchased 20 robotic wheel chairs for injured veterans as part of its mission. The $25,000 iBOT® chairs generally are not covered by military insurance policies.
Army Sgt Major, Jesse Acosta, who was blinded in an attack in Iraq in 2006, has been to all of the Wallis Independence Rides. Acosta sees it as his duty to raise money and awareness for other injured veterans.
“We shouldn’t forget them. It is an honor they have served their nation.”
According to the Independence Fund’s founder, LtCol Steve Danyluk, “The bike ride will provide the opportunity for a myriad of organizations, caregivers, donors and concerned citizens to interact with these heroes in a personal manner that we believe will result in many other positive things.”
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Ride Director, Neil Campbell is also in his fourth year with the Wallis Independence Ride. “Each year we do this it gets bigger and better. It’s so important to welcome these guys home into the community.”
The Independence Fund is a 501(c)3 organization. Donations to the group are tax-deductible and help provide injured troops with the tools, therapies and guidance that they might not otherwise be receiving. The Indy Fund has no paid staff and is run entirely by combat veterans.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Steve Danyluk, Independence Fund, 434-409-0506
SMAJ Jesse Acosta, 562-447-4235
Neil Campbell, 832-607-5156
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.independencefund.org
www.wallisride.com
