National Veterans Wheelchair Games (2024)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-08-02
Duration: 00:04:49
Subjects: Military | Veterans | Wheelchair sports
Contributors:
- LeBlanc, Karen Host
- Purser, Jennifer Interviewee
- Green, Jimmy Interviewee
- Labar, Patricia Interviewee
- Pag, Royal Interviewee
- Maley, Joshua Interviewee
Description
This segment from the August 2, 2024, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen LeBlanc’s report on the 43rd Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New Orleans. She interviews: Jennifer Purser, senior associate director of sports and recreation for Paralyzed Veterans of America; Jimmy Green, participant; Patrica Labar, participant; Royal Pag, participant; and Joshua Maley, participant. This segment is a part of the “Good News Louisiana” series.