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Launch of The 2024 New Orleans Saints Wheelchair Football Team Pre-Season Spring Training and Wheelchair Football Exhibition Game

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S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Announces The Launch of The 2024 New Orleans Saints Wheelchair Football Team Pre-Season Spring Training and Wheelchair Football Exhibition Game.

New Orleans, LA – February 16, 2024 – S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2024 New Orleans Saints Wheelchair Football Team’s Spring Training and Exhibition Wheelchair Football Game on April 20th, 2024. The event will be held at Joe W. Brown Recreation Center, 5601 Read Blvd, 70127. Will be welcoming returning players, newcomers, veterans, volunteers, supporters, and the community to join us and participate in this exciting adaptive sport event day.

Wheelchair football provides an opportunity for many veterans and individuals with physical disabilities to engage in a competitive and all-inclusive adaptive sport venue. The New Orleans Saints Wheelchair Football Team Program, under the umbrella of S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates through it’s Move United Membership, USA Wheelchair Football League Affiliation, along with the support of the NFL Salute to Veterans/Bob Woodruff Foundation is aiming high to promote healthy lifestyle through physical activity, social interaction, mental esteem enhancing, teamwork, and community engagement that aid in improving the quality of life for our veterans and other individuals with disabilities.

Spring Training will begin at 9:30 AM with returning players and newcomers alike. The training session will end at 11:00 AM and focus on skill development, teamwork, and strategy. Following the training session, the Wheelchair Football Exhibition Game will take place at 11:45 AM. This game will showcase talented wheelchair football athletes and adaptive sports chairs, and equipment along with providing other promotional exhibits and services for an entertaining and rewarding experience for all who attend. S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Adaptive & Disability Sports Organization invites and welcomes all sponsors interested in supporting our cause.

Sponsorship packages and vendor booth spaces are available for businesses and organizations interested in supporting this initiative. Sponsors will have the opportunity to promote, showcase and display their product and brand before a diverse audience of onlookers. Sponsors will also get to demonstrate their commitment to inclusivity and community engagement.

“We are thrilled to kick off our 2024 New Orleans Wheelchair Football Team Pre-season Spring Training and Exhibition Wheelchair Football Game,” said Rev. Julius Lee, President of S.M.C.L. Foundation Associates. “This event is not only about sports; it’s about empowering individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity, and fostering a sense of community. We invite everyone to join us in celebrating the spirit of wheelchair football.”

About S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates: However, S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates was established in March 2006, and is a IRS Section 501 (c) 3 tax exempt non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity, accessibility, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement through adaptive & disability sports and recreational activities. The organization provides opportunities for veterans and other individuals with disabilities to participate in various sports, including wheelchair football, basketball, tennis, and more. S.M.C.L. Foundation and Associates are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

For media inquiries, please contact: Contact: Rev. Julius Lee, (504) 450-4014 / jleepva@cox.net or Daniel Rome, (504) 900-6311 / darome3rd@gmail.com

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