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EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 45 MIN

Interview: Paddling with Purpose: Blind Veterans and Team River Runner

from Visions of BVA · host Blinded Veterans Association

In this episode of Visions of BVA, host Steve Baskis is joined by fellow veterans Tina Lemus and Celiann Gonzalez to reflect on their recent Team River Runner event in Grand Junction, Colorado. Together, they share personal stories of overcoming fear, building trust, and rediscovering confidence through adaptive paddling. The conversation highlights the unique impact of OuttaSight Clinics, the importance of community, and the powerful role Team River Runner plays in helping blind and visually impaired veterans reconnect with the outdoors, with each other, and with themselves.

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