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SUSQUEHANNA
VALLEY
TEAM RIVER
RUNNER
by Jeff Knapp
W
hether you are a veteran kayaker seeking
whitewater thrills, a sailor harnessing the
wind to navigate, or seeking the tranquility
of a quiet summer evening surveying a bobber for the
bite of a Bluegill, you understand the benefits of being on
the water. The Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner
(SVTRR) channels the benefits of its programs that are
tailored toward military veterans and first responders
dealing with physical and emotional challenges.
" SVTRR is a chapter of the national group Team River
Runner, a non-profit organization whose mission is to
provide health and healing for military injured, active duty,
veterans, and community first responders, " said Jennifer
Eaton, coordinator for the local group.
" I have seen water do amazing things for individuals
from a healing standpoint. A lot of our participants have
what we refer to as 'invisible disabilities'. We're dealing with
anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Water gives them a level of calming, but at the same time an
adrenaline rush. It can empower you, " said Eaton.
Outside her volunteer work with SVTRR, Eaton's
professional career is in developing educational and
recreational programs for blind and visually impaired
students and adults. It's through this background that
Eaton has incorporated paddling skills training for visually
disabled participants in the local chapter. In the past, blind
members have safely navigated whitewater.
" As SVTRR has grown, we've evolved into providing a
lifestyle change as a primary goal, " said Eaton.
SVTRR offers programs for people of all skill levels,
including novices who have no kayaking experience.
Instruction starts with the basics, explanations of boat
and paddle features, and can be customized to those with
vision loss.
" Much of the instruction for new participants is land
based, " said Eaton. " We move at the participants' pace. We
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United States Army veteran Bill Butler punches through Cucumber Rapid
on the Youghiogheny River.
A Lancaster County family enjoys kayaking along the Conestoga
River during a Kids Are OuttaSight! event.
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photos-courtesy of Susquehanna Valley Team River Runner
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