March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month is observed each March. It was established 3 decades ago to educate the public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of persons with brain injuries and their families.
RoR Collaborates with Cornell University’s Department of Natural Resources to Expand Veteran Recovery Research
Rivers of Recovery (RoR) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Cornell University’s Department of Natural Resources (WWRx Tidball Lab) to expand our research on fly fishing as an effective treatment for PTSD, mild traumatic
Veterans Day 2019 Prime Discount
Starting today and running through Nov. 11, 2019, veterans, active-duty troops and Guard and Reserve members can get a one-year Amazon Prime membership for $79 -- that's $40 off the regular price. AND if you
Exide Donation Enables More Wounded Combat Veterans to Participate in Rivers of Recovery’s Recreational Therapy Programs
Rivers of Recovery is pleased to announce that Exide Technologies donated $10,000 to support wounded U.S. combat veterans participating in Rivers of Recovery programs. The donation will directly support combat veterans suffering with post-traumatic stress,
What’s Your Favorite Fly Fishing Gear?
The best part of participating in a Rivers of Recovery program is our vets go home with all the basic gear they need to keep fly fishing when they get home. But our participants often
Stars & Stripes Charity Fishing Tournament Supports Injured Military Veterans
The Stars & Stripes Charity Fishing Tournament was held June 13-14, 2019, in Newburg, Maryland. All proceeds from the event directly benefited Rivers of Recovery. Mid River Guide Service hosted the tournament. Rivers of Recovery
Public Lands Access Key for Combat Veteran Recovery
The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) recently interviewed Rivers of Recovery leaders about the need for public lands access. It's a topic of particular importance for programs like RoR. Access to public lands is
Caddis Fly Angling Shop Helps Combat Veterans Discover the Sport
Perhaps no one has a better understanding of the intricacies of fly fishing—and why it’s such a powerful way to heal from trauma—than the people who share their love of the sport with our veterans.