Invacare Corporation (NYSE:IVC) is proud to sponsor the National Veterans Golden Age Games, taking place from May 31 until June 5, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. Celebrating its 26th year, the Games offer the largest sports and recreation competition in the world for military veterans age 55 and older.
“Invacare products Make Life’s Experiences Possible™ for the people who need them, and watching our military veterans compete at the National Veterans Golden Age Games gives life to this statement. It is an honor to participate in events such as this one, both as a fan and as a sponsor,” said Gerry Blouch, president and chief executive office, Invacare Corporation.
More than 700 veterans will travel to the Games to compete in sports such as swimming, cycling, golf, track and field, bowling, table tennis and others, with 14 competitive events in all. Events are open to allU.S.military veterans age 55 or older who are currently receiving care at any VA medical facility.
For more information about the National Veterans Golden Age Games and other VA national rehabilitation programs, visit www.veteransgoldenagegames.va.gov.
Invacare Corporation (NYSE:IVC), headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. The Company has 6,100 associates and markets its products in 80 countries around the world. The Company was named to the 2011 Fortune 1000 list and to the 2011 IndustryWeek U.S. Manufacturing 500. For more information about the Company and its products, visit Invacare’s website at www.invacare.com.