World T.E.A.M. Sports 2013 Annual Review

______________ Parts of a Greater Whole 2013 _____________ World T.E.A.M. Sports Annual Review World T.E.A.M. Sports Annual Review 2013 Parts of a Greater Whole PAUL BREMER __________________ JEANNA BUCK [ Volunteer, Retired CEO, Able-Bodied Athlete ] [ Intern, Volunteer, Able-Bodied Athlete ] Location: Washington, D.C. 2013 Involvement: Former CEO and President, Advisor to the Board of Directors, Advisor for Adventure Team Challenge Washington, D.C. Location: Washington, D.C. 2013 Events: Face of America __________________ Jeanna first got involved with World T.E.A.M. Sports as an intern for the Sea to Shining Sea bike ride in 2012. Since then, she has become an integral part of the Face of America For Paul, completing the Face of America ride in 2009 was a watershed moment. He team. Her volunteer work has even inspired her to attend graduate school in Washington, cycled beside a young man that had lost his lower right arm to a sniper in Sadr City, D.C. while working for the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. “This opportunity, Baghdad, Iraq at the same time Paul was serving there. Already an avid cyclist, Paul by far, was one of the best things to ever happen to me. I fully believe that I never would enjoyed the ride, but upon its completion he also knew he wanted to do more with have had the courage to graduate college and move to D.C. on my own without the World T.E.A.M. Sports. experience and confidence I gained from World T.E.A.M. Sports.” He joined the Board of Directors in 2010 and served as one of the team leaders for that year’s Sea to Shining Sea, a cross-country bicycle and hand cycle ride with injured veterans. The story of one military member in particular again made a big impact on Paul's ride. In California, he met Kristi Hall, whose brother Bryan had been killed in Iraq the previous year. Kristi had several American flags with a small picture of Bryan attached. “I took one and promised Kristi that to honor his service and sacrifice, I would ride Bryan __________________ RACHAEL ROSEN [ Volunteer, Able-Bodied Athlete ] and the flag all the way to Virginia Beach.” Paul completed the ride with Bryan on his handlebars and promptly sent the flag back to Kristi for her to keep. Location: Seattle, WA 2013 Events: Face of America Paul continues to participate in as many World T.E.A.M. Sports events in as many capacities as possible. He coined the phrase “Changing Lives through Sports” because he saw firsthand that it was true. And, in addition to his bike gear, Paul carries with him those ______________ veterans he served with and continues to meet through World T.E.A.M. Sports events. ______________ Paul’s Gear Helmet Saddle and Seatpost Pedal Equipment Bag Water Bottle Cycling Gloves Cliff Bars Sweatband Towel Tire Pump Hat of the World T.E.A.M. Sports volunteer team. Sunglasses Tool Pouch pursue a Masters of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics, and makes her a valuable part Cell Phone Multi-Tool veterans.” This singular goal keeps her motivated during the busy times, has led her to Sports Watch Windbreaker events has left no doubt in my mind that I want to pursue a career working with disabled Strap Event Jersey uniting them all? A little inspiration from World T.E.A.M. Sports. “Participating in these Body Glide Personal Photo between a full course-load, three jobs, and her active interests. The common thread Cycling Shoes American Flag Rachael is no stranger to big challenges. The 22-year-old student is often shifting gears Road Bike Wheel Photo: Ambassador Paul Bremer served as World T.E.A.M. Sports CEO and President for 14 months beginning in November 2010. In June 2011, he participated in the annual Adventure Team Challenge in Colorado’s high mountains. The Ambassador has remained active in World T.E.A.M. Sports since his retirement in 2012, serving as a special advisor to the Board of Directors. Tom Nardi photograph. 20 Thanks to Our Supporters Thanks to Our Supporters 21

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