Hawaii Vet Shines with Six Gold Medals | Honolulu News

Three Hawaiian veterans just returned from Detroit after dominating the National Veterans Wheelchair Games — and one standout, 37-year-old Army vet Valdez, walked away with six gold medals across archery, pickleball, basketball, and table tennis. Once a medic in South Korea who suffered a spinal cord injury from viral meningitis in 2009, Valdez turned her setback into fuel, finding purpose and community through the games — which she’s competed in for 11 years. For her, it’s not just about medals, but about reconnecting, rebuilding, and proving that resilience and spirit can thrive on any battlefield. She’s already planning for next year’s Orlando event — and some family camping. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0830a66e61707af7