NOVI, Mich., Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunting, fishing
and other outdoor pursuits are often out of reach for paralyzed
military veterans. With the help of ITC employees, more veterans
will have access to outdoor pursuits with the use of specialized
all-terrain wheelchairs.
Through charitable contributions from employees, ITC has raised
funds to purchase nine track chairs from Action Trackchairs to be
used by veterans in communities in Michigan, Iowa, Oklahoma and Kansas.
"These chairs will assist veterans to further pursue their
outdoor passion, by providing mobility and freedom," said
Michael Harris of the Michigan
Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America. "We thank ITC employees for
their support in helping our paralyzed veterans stay active."
Joe Welch, chairman, president
and CEO of ITC Holdings Corp. said, "The work that the PVA performs
for veterans – not only helping them with mobility through the use
of track chairs, but helping them maintain their quality of life by
reintroducing them to sports as well as doing research on spinal
cord injuries is critical to better treat and help veterans and
others in the future. I am grateful for our generosity toward this
cause, I know it's one that many of us hold very near to our
hearts."
ITC will present funds to the Paralyzed Veterans of American
on Veterans Day, Wed., Nov.
11, 2015 at 10 a.m. at its corporate
headquarters in Novi, Mich.
Representatives from Camp Liberty, an outdoor recreation
center that aids in the reintegration of military members,
will also be on-site as a recipient organization.
[Editor's Note: This event is not open to the
public.]
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed
Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered
veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and
representation of veterans with spinal cord
injury or disease. For nearly 70 years, we have ensured
that veterans have received the benefits earned through
their service to our nation; monitored their care in VA spinal cord
injury units; and funded research and education in the
search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a partner for life, Paralyzed Veterans also develops training
and career services, works to ensure accessibility in
public buildings and spaces, provides health and rehabilitation
opportunities through sports and recreation and advocates for
veterans and all people with disabilities. With more than 70
offices and 34 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans serves veterans,
their families and their caregivers in all 50 states, the
District of Columbia and
Puerto Rico. (www.pva.org)
About ITC Holdings Corp.
ITC Holdings Corp. (NYSE:
ITC) is the nation's largest independent electric transmission
company. Based in Novi, Michigan,
ITC invests in the electric transmission grid to improve
reliability, expand access to markets, lower the overall cost of
delivered energy and allow new generating resources to interconnect
to its transmission systems. Through its regulated operating
subsidiaries ITCTransmission, Michigan Electric Transmission
Company, ITC Midwest and ITC Great Plains, ITC owns and operates
high-voltage transmission facilities in Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, serving a combined peak load
exceeding 26,000 megawatts along approximately 15,600 circuit miles
of transmission line. ITC's grid development focus includes growth
through regulated infrastructure investment as well as domestic and
international expansion through merchant and other commercial
development opportunities. For more information, please visit ITC's
website at www.itc-holdings.com.
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