This year, is a Sustaining Sponsor of the (NVWG), presented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the (PVA).
The 38th annual event kicks off today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, where Penske has a booth set up to interact with veterans and their families from all over the U.S.
“We are thrilled to continue our sponsorship with the National Veterans Wheelchair Games this year,” said Kevin Kleckner (right), Penske’s director of national consumer sales and programs.
“Being involved in this event is a huge honor. We always look forward to speaking with and showing our support to these veterans,” he added.
Throughout the week, veterans will compete in events like archery, bowling, quad rugby, softball, swimming and table tennis. According to the , “the Games serve veterans with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, amputations and other central neurological impairments with the goal to increase their independence, healthy activity and quality of life through wheelchair sports and recreation.”
Over the past five years, Penske Truck Rental has been conducting a year-round fundraising effort called to help benefit PVA’s initiative. The fundraising effort has helped raise $2.2 million. Penske’s support toward military personnel doesn’t stop there. G.I. Jobs magazine also honored the company with a earlier this year for its commitment to recruiting and supporting veterans.
Military and Veterans Discounts
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By Chris Abruzzo
“We’re happy to be a part of the National Wheelchair Games,” Don Mikes, Penske’s senior vice president of rental stated.
Penske has strong ties to the military as an employer and service provider. Approximately 14 percent of the company’s new hires last year were veterans (globally, and Penske Logistics employ over 20,000 people). Through a Penske offers truck rental discounts to active military and veterans.