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Van Products, BraunAbility at Life Rolls On

Life Rolls On

Carolina Beach, NC (August 5, 2017) –

On August 5, 2017, Van Products joined BraunAbility at Carolina Beach for the Life Rolls On – They Will Surf Again event.

Founded by world champion quadriplegic surfer and motivational speaker, Jesse Billauer, They Will Surf Again is a quality of life program that empowers people living with paralysis to surf and paddle board the waves – in spite of their physical challenges.

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Wilmington Gets Visit from Miss Wheelchair NC

Madeline Delp, Miss Wheelchair NC USA 2017 posing in her wheel chair.

Raleigh, NC (June 16, 2017) –

When Madeline Delp was just ten years old, she was in a vehicle that was struck by a truck, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down.

In spite of this, Madeline never let her disability stop her ability to succeed.

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VP’s Seth Frankoff To Play for Chicago Cubs

Former Van Products employee, Seth Frankoff playing for Chicago Cubs

Raleigh, NC (June 10, 2017) –

Former Van Products employee, Seth Frankoff, is making headlines! Frankoff was recently called up to play for the Chicago Cubs as a major league pitcher.

Frankoff will be replacing pitcher, Kyle Hendrick, on the Cubs roster. Hendrick had been placed on the disabled list.

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Van Products Wins at Wheelchair Basketball Tourney

Team Van Products winners at 2016 Bridge to Sports Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Raleigh, NC (August 13, 2016) – 

In August, Van Products was proud to announce that they brought home the title at the 2016 Bridge II Sports August Madness Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. Learn more about the event and the wonderful work that Bridge II Sports is doing for disabled members of the community.

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Van Products & HOMH Team Up to Honor Military Hero

military statue holding flag

Raleigh, NC (February 9, 2016) – 

On February 10, 2016, Van Products will be teaming up with Help Our Military Heroes (HOMH), and Semper Fi Fund representatives to present a wheelchair accessible van to retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Evans and his family. The presentation will take place at the Van Products headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

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Van Products to Help with Toys For Lil Troops Drive

toys-for-lil-troops-logoRaleigh, NC (November 23, 2015) – 

Van Products invites you to get in the Christmas spirit, and bring joy to a child’s life with the Toys for Lil Troops Drive.

Hosted by The Raider Project and United States Veterans Corps this special toy drive is aiming for the world record as it attempts to collect 46,000 lbs of toys for military children in North Carolina.

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Van Products to Sponsor 10th Annual UNC Division of Physical Therapy Golf Tournament

unc-physical-therapy-golf-tournament logoRaleigh, NC (September 23, 2015) – 

Van Products is pleased to announce that it will be a featured sponsor in the 10th Annual UNC Division of Physical Therapy Golf Tournament [source: https://news.unchealthcare.org/som-vital-signs/2015/aug-13/2015-unc-physical-therapy-golf-tournament], taking place Friday, September 25, 2015.

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Goldsboro Native Wins Gold in National Veterans Wheelchair Games

national-veterans-wheelchair-games-logoRaleigh, NC (September 13, 2011) 

Van Products family member, Johnny Holland, recently competed in the 31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Pittsburgh, PA. The Goldsboro native and Army Veteran did North Carolina proud as he placed 1st in his class and division in two events; Nine Ball and Weightlifting.

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