Legacy of the Games: How Blaze Sports is transforming Veteran Recovery through Adaptive Athletics

In this episode of the Warrior Alliance Spotlight, hosts Scott Munn and Tug Cowart sit down with Dawn Churi, Executive Director of Blaze Sports. Born from the legacy of the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, Blaze Sports has evolved into a premier organization dedicated to empowering veterans and individuals with physical disabilities through adaptive sports. Dawn discusses the critical role of "sport as medicine," explaining how activities like wheelchair basketball, archery, and even pickleball are used to combat PTSD, isolation, and physical limitations. Learn how their partnership with The Warrior Alliance provides a holistic safety net for veterans, addressing everything from mental health to housing. Tune in to hear inspiring success stories, including how one veteran went from a devastating diagnosis to cycling 100 miles, proving that recovery is a team sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.