Healing on the Water

For many veterans, the transition to civilian life is difficult. They’re adjusting to a new normal, often struggling with identity and purpose – all while carrying the weight of endured pain and unimaginable memories.

But on the water, something changes.

At RIVERSPORT, veterans find not only exercise but also healing, community and a renewed sense of purpose.

“I believe full-heartedly that the water was the healing medicine.” -Debbie Dean, US Army and Air Force Veteran, Team River Runner

Since 2006, hundreds of veterans have found healing on the water through RIVERSPORT’s Veterans Programs, providing a space for physical activity, mental health support and camaraderie. With your support, we’re able to offer free paddling and rowing programs for veterans with a service connection, including:

“The most powerful impact that our program has had on some of our athletes over the years is keeping them alive. I’ve had more than one athlete tell me that our team is the reason they didn’t choose suicide.” -Jessica Rose Johnson, US Marine Corps Veteran, Warriors Rowing Coach

Help Support Our Veterans

Your gift to the RIVERSPORT Foundation keeps these connections open. A donation of any size makes it possible for us to continue offering these life-changing experiences for our community’s heroes.