June 24, 2018
Location: Colorado Youth Outdoors, Windsor, CO.
Hosted By: River Deep and SCI HOP
Participants: Craig Hospital, Operation TBI Freedom, NoCo Veterans Alliance and Ft. Carson WTB

Family Fishing and Fun Day
This past weekend, River Deep and Denver SCI HOP hosted participants at Colorado Youth Outdoors in Windsor, CO. We had many ponds to fish, a 3-D archery range, and an outdoor pavilion where we had lunch, which was donated by the Escoffier Culinary Academy in Boulder. There were almost 100 people in attendance, including adults, children, volunteers, and guides. 
The skies were overcast which was good for fishing, but we had rain showers which came and went throughout the day. Everyone spread out, some went to the ponds and some went to the archery range. Some caught fish and some preferred to sling arrows. Either way, it was a great day in a beautiful surrounding. 
At lunchtime the group headed to the pavilion which is located on one of the ponds, so people could have lunch and fish at the same time. The Escoffier Culinary Academy always does a great job providing a delicious meal. After lunch it was back to the activities. It's been a great day and a big thanks to all who helped make it possible.   

Bob Adwar 
SCI, VP/Humanitarian Chairman
River Deep, President

June 15-18, 2018
Location: Vernon, TX.
Hosted By: River Deep, SCI HOP and Anglers of Honor
Participants: Operation TBI and Ft. Carson WTB

Wild Pig Hunt in Texas
Vernon Texas and Amy Duncan were hosts to four disabled veterans and two active duty Soldiers for a wild pig hunt over the June 16th weekend. As soon as the Soldiers arrived on Friday night, they were greeted at the local Walmart by employees that anticipated their arrival as arrangements had already been made by the local game warden. When the team arrived at the bunk house they unloaded their gear and went right into an evening pig hunt. 

Over the three days of hunting on three different ranches and properties, the team saw jackrabbits, coyotes, and feral hogs. The team was successful in harvesting four hogs along with other small game. Time was also spent enjoying the beautiful Texas landscape, swimming, and making relationships with new friends. The entire weekend was full of experiences that no one will forget. The team was very grateful for the opportunities they had and we look forward to sending more soldiers to future events.  
 
SSG Scott Huyvaert Ft. Carson
Bob Adwar 
SCI, VP/Humanitarian Chairman
River Deep, President

June 15-17, 2018
Location: Denver CO
Hosted By: River Deep Alliance
Participants: Operation TBI and Ft. Carson WTB

Denver Comic Con
The Annual Denver Comic Con event was held June 15-17th at the Colorado Convention Center. River Deep Alliance was generously offered passes from the event organizers so that wounded Veterans and families of Operation TBI Freedom and the Warrior Transition Battalion at Ft. Carson could attend for no cost. We had over about 150 wounded veterans and family members attend. Everyone had a blast visiting the events and activities that included a diverse range of topics around pop culture and literary interests for all ages. There were hundreds of exhibitors, 3 main event stages, 25 session rooms, and almost 750 hours of celebrity Q&As, panels, workshops, and demos!

Just some of the feedback:
“Thank you! It was a total blast!” - K. Wagner
“Had a great time!!!! The Kid’s loved it! Thank you!” – J. Fernandez

Special thank you to Becky Walde and Dave Hysmith for the passes and for Susan and Chuck Williamson for connecting us and to Jesus Guerra and Scott Huyvaert for outreach and coordination.
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Denver Comic Con (DCC) is a 3-day, family-friendly pop culture fan extravaganza, featuring the best in pop culture entertainment. DCC is a program of the Colorado nonprofit Pop Culture Classroom, whose mission is to inspire a love of learning, to increase literacy, celebrate diversity and build community through pop culture education. For more information, please visit www.denvercomiccon.com

Bob Adwar
SCI, VP/Humanitarian Chairman
​River Deep, President

June 10, 2018
Location: Lincoln Hills, Blackhawk, CO
Hosted By: River Deep, SCI HOP and Anglers of Honor
​Participants: Operation TBI Freedom, Craig Hospital, Ft. Carson WTB 

Anglers of Honor at Lincoln Hills 
This past Sunday we had a great group of participants all ready for fly fishing lessons and a chance to hit the river and ponds and land some big trout. Even better, or just as important, we are outside in the mountains surrounded by beautiful scenery. We started with instruction on the fundamentals of fly fishing. After that we put the waders on, pair up with the guides and head to the stream and ponds. 

The conditions are challenging, the stream is high and fast, so we will fish the pools and eddy's. The ponds had lots of fish, the water is warm, so we will have to work hard to catch fish in both the stream and the pond. At lunchtime everyone headed up to the eco center deck for a great meal from Hardi at the Ranch at West 40 Restaurant, and a chance to swap fish stories. It's been a fun day for all. A big thanks to all who made this possible, all the great organizations, volunteers and participants involved.     
 
Bob Adwar 
SCI, VP/Humanitarian Chairman
River Deep, President