My good friend, and retired Navy veteran, Aaron Ritter recently launched the A3G program . I am going to share the details below to help spread the word on this great initiative. If you have any questions, please reach out to Aaron directly. Please feel free to share this!
LIMB-itless Outdoors is honored to announce the inaugural Annual Amputee Archery Grant (A3G). The intent of A3G is to introduce an amputee to the sport of archery and bowhunting for improvements in mental health, physical fitness and quality of life.
Aaron Ritter, Founder and Owner of LIMB-itless Outdoors, is a retired Navy veteran who lost his leg in a traumatic motorcycle accident in 2012. Aaron made the life decision he would not allow the incident and limb loss to end his career and define his life. Diagnosed with PTSD, moderate TBI and depression, Aaron used outdoor activities and physical fitness as methods to overcome his mental and physical challenges, transforming disabilities into capabilities.
The sport of archery and bowhunting is one of the tools Aaron relies on and A3G is intended to provide the same opportunity to others. Please follow the guidelines below for the opportunity to be selected.
A3G Application Requirements and Details
From February 4th to May 31st, any amputee may apply by electronic submission detailing how archery will change or improve their mental health and quality of life. Submissions must be 1000 words or less using 10-12 pt Arial font. Submissions must be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please have “A3G submission” and the applicant’s name in the subject line.
The first week of June, Aaron will choose and announce the annual awardee on his website www.limbitlessoutdoors.com, Facebook and Instagram.
Following the announcement, Aaron will meet the awardee at an archery shop in the grant winners local area to receive the following Basic Archery Package (including, but not limited to the Basic Archery Package).
4. A3G and a partnering Outfitter will provide assistance with the opportunity to participate in a big game hunt. Travel, hunting license and tags may not be included (specific game animal, location and duration of hunt to be determined at a later date).
*Grant winner will be required to complete a safety course at www.bowhunter-ed.com. Refusal and/or inability to pass the course will result in forfeiture of the grant.
LIMB-itless Outdoors, A3G and participating donors are not responsible for the safety of the grant winner. Grant winner must agree to sign a waiver, assuming responsibility of his/her safety and releasing all other parties involved of liability.
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