Scientific Research Measures Fly Fishing’s Ability to Help Vets Heal
While fly fishing’s positive effects on veteran recovery is widely supported by personal testimony, Rivers of Recovery wanted to prove it. So, we did a scientific research study to measure how fly fishing affects our
For Combat Vets, Starting the Trip is the Hardest Part
Dan Laffin and Jose Jauregui of Rivers of Recovery. Jose serves as our Director of Operations for every RoR trip. Many non-veterans are surprised to learn that getting our participants on a Rivers
We’re Looking for a Few Good Sponsors
Interested in an easy and fun way to help veterans? Rivers of Recovery needs sponsors for our upcoming Golf Tournament at the Mill River Country Club in Stratford, Connecticut on September 21, 2017. Sponsorship opportunities range from
10 Great Ways to Help U.S. Combat Vets
These little ways help pay off in big ways during our veteran trips. Want to help injured combat vets? Are you looking for a way to volunteer for Rivers of Recovery? We have
Volunteers Help Veterans Reconnect with Their Communities
Volunteers are an essential part of each Rivers of Recovery trip. While some are vets themselves, others don’t have any military experience. Rivers of Recovery volunteers often find the trips change their own perspective
Emergent BioSolutions Hosts First Michigan Rivers of Recovery Trip
Hard work and determination from dedicated Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (EBSI) employees helped Rivers of Recovery launch our first Michigan fly fishing trip for regional veterans. Pictured (left to right): Amy Simon, Jason Smagacz, Jose
Rivers of Recovery Starts a New Tradition with Challenge Coins for Monthly Donors
The Military Custom of Challenge Coins Challenge coins are traditionally exchanged via a handshake. Challenge coins are well-known in the armed forces, but somewhat mysterious to civilians. The history of challenge coins is thought
Meatball & Beer Bash Raises Money for Injured Veterans
A small town’s annual Meatball Cook-Off & Beer Bash has turned into a fun way for locals to raise money for wounded veterans, combining charity with a good time. Competition is fierce for the