Greater Richmond USBC “We Salute You” Party

Greater Richmond USBC Hosts “Welcome Home: We Salute You” Bowling Party at Bethesda Naval Medical Center

For many returning service men and women, their first stop on home soil is Bethesda Naval Medical Center. There, they receive the care and treatment necessary to help them overcome their injuries. But days of doctors appointments and therapies can get get pretty boring. Through BVL’s “We Salute You” bowling events, our recoving service men and women can get out of their routines and have some fun bowling.

This was Greater Richmond USBC’s second time to host, and the response from the attendees was just as enthusiastic as the first. More than 20 service men and women arrived at the center ready to try America’s favorite sport. The center was decorated with balloons and signs and the music was on. After the shoes and balls were selected and the balls started rolling, the lunch menu came out. Participants were treated to a variety of foods and drink.

For many of the attendees it was their first time bowling with prosthetics, but all had a great time.

The afternoon was a perfect 300 for the bowlers. Some of the responses were:

“I enjoyed today, I had tons of fun… it was a blast!” — Mark (Army) OIF/OEF

It was my first time wheelchair bowling, the ramps were awesome and I had a great time.” –Josh (Marines) Afghanistan

“The whole event was fantastic, thank you!” — KC (Marines) OIF

“Today was fun and encouraging, because I like seeing that I can still do everything I did before.” – Jacob (Marines) Afghanistan

“Bowling was great. I hope you guys do this again.” — Devin (Army) OIF/OEF

And when the bowling was over, all attendees received a special BVL gift package — a backpack filled with treats, BVL playing cards, and a BVL T-Shirt with the phrase “Bowling Supports America’s Troops.” Thanks to the Greater Richmond USBC, we stand by that motto.