Team USA is proudly wearing bronze medals after today’s closing ceremony recognized them as world champions!
Jimmy Joseph of New Hartford says, “We finally got a medal! We are very satisfied with our performance, and there are many more medals to come. Next year we are going for gold! It feels great!”Team USA has already qualified for the 2009 World Wheelchair Curling Championships to be held in Vancouver, and this win also guarantees that they will go the Paralympic Games in 2010 to compete against nine other countries!
Tonight the team will celebrate with other curlers from around the world as the Wheelchair Curling Championship in Sursee, Switzerland officially comes to an end. Tomorrow we all head home!
On a personal note, traveling with this team has been an incredible experience! They tell me how much Sitrin’s adaptive sports program has made a difference in their lives, and watching these athletes work together has truly been inspiring. Go Team USA!!!Brianne Puleo
Director of Community Relations
Sitrin Health Care Center
New Hartford, NY
1 comment:
Congratulations Team U.S.A.!!
I have been following your team for quite a time and I am so thrilled to hear of your victory. On a personal note, Bob P. I am especially proud of you. You have come a long way from Revenue Auditor with me in the cubby hole we called an office! Congratulations again!
Sincerely,
Holly Lord
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