John Morris Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Who is David Vabora While listening to the evening news I came across a wonderful clip of an ex NFL player, and his quest to change identities after football. And what took the place of his NFL career, was something more valuable, more meaningful, and life changing for Seattle Seahawks Line Backer David Vabora. As soon as I heard his name, I had to look him up, and find out what exactly he does for our disabled veterans, and this is what I found. What is his mission He opened up a training center for OEF and OIF disabled veterans. These men and women are missing limbs, badly burned in some cases, and some are suffering from PTSD. He has dedicated his life to a foundation named "Adaptive Training Foundation" and he is hands on all the way, right by the side of these men and women who have paid the price in preserving our nations security and our liberties. Excerpts From "Who We Are" Quote David recognized a void in the process to living an active and fulfilling life post-injury. While there are many excellent rehabilitation programs as well as adaptive/Paralympic sports organizations, none existed to bridge the gap from basic functional rehabilitation to adapted sport through individually customized performance training. It was out of this realization the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) was conceived.David recognized a void in the process to living an active and fulfilling life post-injury. While there are many excellent rehabilitation programs as well as adaptive/Paralympic sports organizations, none existed to bridge the gap from basic functional rehabilitation to adapted sport through individually customized performance training. It was out of this realization the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF) was conceived. Source: www.adaptivetrainingfoundation.org/who-we-are My favorite quote in the video below, you'll have to watch the whole video to hear where it came from. Quote I didn't let the fact that I got hit in the head with an RPG effect me, I'm gonna go run an Iron Man. Middle finger Taliban, thank you! My personal statement Stories like this, of successful people, moving on to service of others, always impresses me to no end. I love it when our star athletes and media elites have a conversion in life, and they turn their efforts and their riches to a higher cause, serving their fellow human being. And as you all know, we are a veterans based website at our core, so this really interested me on a personal level, and I like to read how these folks do what they do, so that we may further improve how we operate here on a humanitarian level, and in service to disabled veterans. In closing The Patriot Woodworker's would like to give a huge shout out to David Vabora and his foundation, way to go sir, and may your passion burn ever brighter, for as long you live. Quote There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow men. There is no greater contribution than to help the weak. There is no greater satisfaction than to have done it well. Walter Reuther Watch the entire video, you'll be glad you did. Links of interest Adaptive Training Foundation Adaptive Training Foundation YouTube Channel David Vabora Biography Donate to Adaptive Training Foundation Nickp and Stick486 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickp Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Nice one, John...good find... And definitely hats off to David... John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 3 hours ago, Nickp said: Nice one, John...good find... And definitely hats off to David... David is doing a wonderful job over there, what a heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips N Dust Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 That is wonderful what he is doing! John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Outstanding! John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 What Stick said! John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 All of the above!! Thanks John for your research and taking time to share. We all can lose track of what really matters at the end of the day. John Morris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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