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On the following pages, you will be introduced
the very essence of 2014. At World T.E.A.M. Sports, we
to World T.E.A.M. Sports members who completed
challenge the limitations society lays upon those living
our Face of America ride; our CanAm Veterans’
with disabilities. From the moment participants arrive
Challenge; our Adventure Team Challenges
at our events to the moment they depart, they partake
in D.C., Colorado and New York; and our Coastal
in the power of the TEAM in accomplishing goals.
Team Challenge in 2014. Each event showcased
At every event, persons with disabilities are paired
the abilities of ALL team members and was designed
with those without, and as a team, their combined
to change preconceived notions about all involved:
strengths push limits, test determination and break
spectators, staff, volunteers, sponsors and families.
through emotional and physical boundaries.
The following pages include in-depth information
about our unique athletic events and conversations
with those who have pushed their limits, plus a
detailed overview of our 2014 financials.
As an organization, we pride ourselves on careful
stewardship of your generous contributions and
rely heavily on a broad base of superb volunteers,
sponsors and individual donors. This allows us to
produce world-class programs with minimal staffing.
Your support also helps us to increase our outreach
and pursue our mission. I thank each and every one
of you for putting your energy and resources into our
organization and our programs.
We’re breaking down boundaries because of your
commitment.
Together, we are World T.E.A.M. Sports.
Van P. Brinson III
President and CEO
Annual Review
WE KNOW NO BOUNDS: these small words are