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'Skihabilitation' in the Swiss Alps

Kate Wathall investigates the charity with a cool approach to help get wounded and sick veterans on the road to recovery. 

 

'Skihabilitation' in the Swiss Alps: Skiing With Heroes

 

The charity held its first Ski Week event in Klosters in 2013, during which 18 Veterans were taken to Klosters for seven days of ‘skihabilitation’ – a process whereby wounded Veterans regain their confidence and start on a path to fitness, sustained wellbeing and then, if desired, employment.

 

For more information follow the link to their website here: http://skiingwithheroes.com/

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