World T.E.A.M. Sports 2013 Annual Review

______________ Parts of a Greater Whole 2013 _____________ World T.E.A.M. Sports Annual Review World T.E.A.M. Sports Annual Review 2013 Parts of a Greater Whole LAUREN EDEN _____________ [ Sponsor, Able-Bodied Athlete ] Location: Washington, D.C. 2013 Events: Face of America, Adventure Team Challenge Washington, D.C. Lauren started her first Face of America ride just three short years ago in the rain with no training. Since completing the ride, however, Lauren hasn’t stopped cycling. She credits the dynamic events and community of World T.E.A.M. Sports for getting her hooked. “Being involved in this ride was one of the most life-changing experiences I’ve ever gone through and ever been a part of. When I crossed the finish line the first time, my parents were there in Gettysburg waiting for me, and my mom was crying watching everyone finish together.” Lauren’s commitment to World T.E.A.M. Sports goes beyond pedaling. She provides lunch for the participants at selected D.C.– area events. Her restaurant, SUBWAY® of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, keeps athletes full between stops on the road and Photo: Lauren Eden is captain of the SUBWAY® of the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center team at the Face of America ride. between Adventure Team Challenge obstacles along the Potomac River course. Supplies per event range from 100-650 SUBWAY® subs, cookies, and bags of chips. Photograph courtesy of Lauren Eden. In addition to food, Lauren brings a few more critical items to each Face of America race. ______________ A long way from no training, she now arrives with specialized biking gear, chamois butter, arm warmers, and even tissues and Advil to cover emergencies on the course. Plus, she’s always fired up for the cause. “My passion is helping others, especially veterans.” Photo: The Face of America ride includes injured veterans and able-bodied civilians, active-duty military and retired military riders. The group of nearly 500 riders pass through communities both large and small on the two-day ride between the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Kimberly Warpinski photograph. ______________ Lauren’s Gear Chainring Crankarm Chain Socks Cassette Helmet Bolts Multi-Tool Hat Lip Gloss Arm Warmers Sunglasses Saddle Gears Chamois Cream Advil Cycling Gloves Hydration Pack Jersey Shoe Clip Power Bar SUBWAY® Supplies Power Gel Sweatband Tissues Tire Pump _________________ _________________ DUANE WAGNER [ Disabled Athlete ] [ Disabled Athlete ] Location: New London, NH 2013 Events: Face of America, Adventure Team Challenge Colorado Location: Mesa, AZ 2013 Events: Face of America, Adventure Team Challenge Colorado Harry is visually impaired due to a neurological condition and, as a result, has not Duane Wagner is an internationally celebrated cyclist, who won U.S. National Cycling driven a vehicle in over 10 years. But thanks to Face of America team captain and Championships against able-bodied athletes. He lost both his legs in Vietnam, but he’s now cycling partner Bill Hamilton, Harry found a new sense of freedom in recumbent quick to point out that what many might consider a disability is in fact a blessing to cycling. “Bill invited me to ride in the 2013 Face of America. I wasn't sure if I could ride him. “It closed one door in my life, but opened a million other doors.” After traveling the 5 miles in a day, let alone 110 miles in 2 days.” Upon completing the ride, however, Harry world to race, he still counts Face of America as one of his favorite events. “That’s what’s is happy to report that cycling “has given me more confidence in myself. I thank Bill for so neat about World T.E.A.M. Sports. It shows you have no limitations by bringing all encouraging me to pursue the sport of cycling.” Water Bottle HARRY CARR these different types of people together. It lets me inspire people, and I’m inspired by the others that do it.” 14 Face of America Face of America 15

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